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Which instruments in the percussion family are non pitched instruments?
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What clef for non-pitched percussion instruments?
Neutral Clef or "Percussion Clef"
What clef are non-pitched percussion instruments?
There is a percussion clef, which is two short vertical lines at the beginning of the staff.
Can percussion instruments be pitched and non pitched?
Some percussion instruments may, and some may not. Usually if something like a drum has tuning equipment, it may be tuned to whatever pitch you desire.
What is the difference between pitched and non pitched instruments?
The difference is that pitched instruments play notes, whereas non pitched instruments do not. Example, there are many non pitched percussion instruments, like snare drums, but drums such as timpani's actually play notes and can be adjusted, making them pitched. All woodwind brass and string instruments are considered pitched.
What can a pitched percussion instrument do that a non-pitched instrument can't do?
Non-pitched percussion instruments are used for a few reasons, providing a beat and a cool backbone to the song. Pitched percussion instruments are usually used for harmony or the melody of a song, they don't have that backbeat that a snare or a bass has, and a snare and a bass don't have the melody to the song, such as a Marimba would.
What is the difference between a pitched percussion instrument and a non-pitched percussion instrument?
A pitched percussion instrument play numerous pitches (i.e. xylophone), while nonpitched percussion instruments play one pitch (i.e. snare drum).
Do percussion instruments have notes?
For the most part if they have keys like the piano or bells then yes. Timpani are also tuned to certain notes before they are played. Drums though, like snare and bass, do not play different pitches.
What are two non- pitched percussion are?
Any percussion that can't be tuned is non pitched. cowbells, triangle, tambourine
Is a vibraphone a non pitched instrument?
A vibraphone is a pitched percussion instrument.
What are the three non-pitched percussion instruments?
The snare drum, the cymbals, woodblock, maracas, tambourine
What kind of percussion is a triangle?
A triangle is not necessarily pitched or non-pitched. It is more of an accessory.
What is the difference between pitched and un-pitched instruments?
Pitched instruments can play a specific note or pitch, while non-pitched instruments don't.
