Tapspace @TapspacePerc

Creativity in Percussion tapspace.com Portland, OR Joined August 2009

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Tapspace @TapspacePerc

2 weeks ago

🔥 Fresh off the lot — ootG (OOT-jee) by Roger Carter, premiered by the Bluecoats drumline in their 2025 warmups. Packed with rhythmic twists, accent displacement, and pure battery firepower. Who’s ready to shed? youtu.be/W6Q1_Z4Z2vQ #Tapspace #Bluecoats #drumline #DCI2025

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a month ago

If Cheezy Poofs isn’t on your warm-up playlist, are you even ready for the season? 💪🔥 Step up, lock in, and bring the heat with this drumline classic. #Tapspace #CheezyPoofs #percussion #marchingpercussion #marchingband #drumline #battery #rudimentaldrumming

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3 months ago

"Graffiti" by Chad Heiny takes inspiration from London’s Leake Street Tunnel, turning spray-can swirls and vibrant walls into a high-energy, 6-player percussion experience. Multi-setups, foot pedals, dueling guiros—it’s as colorful as it sounds. 💥 #Tapspace #percussion

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3 months ago

🌳✨ Something magical this way plays… "The Enchanted Woods" by Alejandro Gonzalez is a flexible trio full of mystery, adventure, and new mallet skills! #Tapspace #percussion #trio #mallet #keyboardpercussion #percussionist #percussioneducation

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3 months ago

Your percussionists deserve better warm-ups — and with DAILY DRILL, they’ll get them! Unlike most method books, DAILY DRILL’s percussion exercises were developed by top percussion educators — designed to keep your percussionists engaged and progressing. 🎯 #Tapspace

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3 months ago

🧪 "Chemical Songs" by Chad Heiny is a fresh set of 2-mallet solos perfect for young keyboard percussionists! With eight character-rich solos playable on marimba, vibes, xylo, or even glock—and optional audio tracks—this collection is as fun to teach as it is to play. #Tapspace

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3 months ago

Robert Oetomo’s marimba arrangement of "Pining for the Spring Breeze" (望春風) beautifully blends jazz harmonies, romantic-era flourishes, and expressive freedom—all while honoring the Taiwanese original by Yu-hsien Teng. 🌸 #Tapspace #marimba #solo #percussion #percussionist

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3 months ago

🎯 10 minutes. Big results. Start every class with DAILY DRILL and watch your rehearsals transform. ✅ Build technique ✅ Boost focus ✅ Make every minute count #Tapspace #DailyDrill #BandDirectorTips #MusicEdTools #BandWarmUp #EfficientRehearsal

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4 months ago

"Foggy Nights" by Alejandro Gonzalez brings a playful eeriness to your mallet ensemble! This flexible trio introduces 3-mallet technique with an upbeat energy and a misty twist. Perfect for younger players stepping into chamber music. #Tapspace #percussionensemble #percussion

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4 months ago

"Synchronize" by Anthony Chmielewski is a syncopation-filled ride for marimba quartet that demands tight ensemble playing, bold energy, and unified precision. #Tapspace #percussion #marimba #quartet #keyboardpercussion #mallet #percussionist

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4 months ago

🚨 Band Directors 🚨 💀 Still stuck using the same tired warm-ups from 2003? 💥 Enter DAILY DRILL from Tapspace — daily classroom warm-ups designed to sound good and feel great with pro-quality play-along tracks for the ENTIRE band! tapspace.com/books-educatio…

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4 months ago

Written during Día de los Muertos, Gonzalez’s "Ripples in Time" reflects on memory, connection, and the spiritual bond between past and present. This flexible trio gives young players a thoughtful and accessible way to explore ensemble playing and expressive phrasing. #Tapspace

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4 months ago

4 notes. Endless possibilities. "Dayspring" by Chad Floyd is a bright and upbeat piece that grows from a simple four-note idea into a full-ensemble experience. Great for middle school and early high school groups! #Tapspace #percussionensemble #percussion #keyboardpercussion

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6 months ago

In "Waltz of the Insects" by Alejandro Gonzalez, young percussionists take on the roles of dancing insects in a whimsical mallet trio. With a graceful waltz feel, melodies flutter from player to player, making this piece perfect for early chamber music experiences. #Tapspace

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6 months ago

Perfect for younger performers, "Walkabout" by Chad Heiny encourages players to switch instruments throughout –promoting versatility and hands-on exploration across the percussion section. Bonus: built-in drum breaks and callouts make transitions seamless. #Tapspace

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6 months ago

"Motion No. 2" blurs the line between percussion ensemble and drumset playing. Two players share a kick drum and cymbals while laying down tight, rhythmic interplay inspired by funk and rock grooves. This duo is a note-rich adventure for performers and audiences alike! #Tapspace

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6 months ago

"Stutter" by Keaton Jones isn’t your typical snare drum solo—this one pushes boundaries! Using irregular rhythms, complex multiple-bounce strokes, and stutter-inspired phrasing, this piece will test your control, coordination, and musicality. Can you keep up? 💥 #Tapspace

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7 months ago

🎭 "Dance of the Jesters" (arr. Joe Hobbs) is fast, fun, and full of energy! Originally from Tchaikovsky’s "The Snow Maiden," this percussion ensemble arrangement demands speed, precision, and a whole lot of musicality. An exhilarating ride from start to finish! #Tapspace

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7 months ago

Band directors—be honest… Are your students zoning out during warm-ups? 😴 Swap the boring metronome for engaging play-along tracks in styles like funk, mambo, & even dubstep! Your students will look forward to fundamentals. It's time to transform your warm-up routine! 🎷🥁🎺

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7 months ago

🌊 Inspired by the cascading waterfalls of Yellowstone, "Cascade" by Zach Paris blends Taiko drumming, metallic textures, and improvisation to create a bold percussion quintet experience. #Tapspace #Cascade #percussion #percussionensemble #quintet #multipercussion #taiko