Toshiyuki Yamada demonstrates body percussion by clapping, in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Dec. 2, 2022. (Mainichi/Naoko Takashiba) KURUME, Fukuoka -- Through a mixture of claps, stomps and ...

I’ve often dreamed of being a drummer. Not that I’ve actually worked to make it happen — come on, that would take years of sustained effort. But I’ve led countless family rhythm get-downs while ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode: Relieve stress, boost self-esteem, and increase focus through a simple body music practice. And do it with a friend to feel more compassion and a hit ...

Steve Reich’s seminal percussion work ‘Clapping Music’ has a justified reputation as one of the most influential works of the 20th century. But how does it work? Reich’s original objective was to ...

A few days ago, a music lover not conversant with Marathi asked me whether the Marathi expression “kaanaa khaalee vaajveen” referred to a new body percussion technique. The expression means slapping ...

A deck of cards. Newspapers. These are not typical percussion instruments, but they will be used to make music in the Arizona Percussion Ensemble’s performance Saturday. The 15-member group, composed ...

This workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to get to grips with rhythm. The target group includes, for example, choirs or choir members or band musicians of all styles such as guitarists, pianists and ...