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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.
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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.
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).
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.
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).
Are sticks pitched percussion instruments?
No it is not.
What does pitched percussion mean?
Pitched percussion is a term that refers to percussion instruments that can play more that one tone and may be played melodically. Some examples of pitched percussion instruments are: xylophone, bells, timpani, vibraphone.
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 the 3 pitched percussion instruments?
figure it out yourself
What are the two percussion groups?
Pitched and unpitched instruments.
What are two non- pitched percussion are?
Any percussion that can't be tuned is non pitched. cowbells, triangle, tambourine
What are some pitched percussion instruments?
Many mallet percussion instruments, like the bells, xylo, etc. are pitched. The timp is also pitched, and you have to tune that one. The piano is also a pitched percussion instrument. Many people think that the piano is not a percussion instrument, and that it is a string instrument. This is wrong. The piano uses a type of mallet that hits the pitched piano strings making it a percussion instrument. The harpsichord is like a piano, but uses plucking to strike the strings, making it a string instrument. Actually tom toms are tuned to the preference of the artist, however they are not required to be played at a certain pitch.
