David Valdés

Home-made (“DIY”) Turkish crescent

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Home-made (“DIY”) Turkish crescent. As you already know, I am really interested in historical percussion and performance. I have always wanted to make a Turkish crescent to play early music, so I finally jumped into it and made my own jingle Johny. Before we get into the specific making-process, I would like to introduce you… Continue reading Home-made (“DIY”) Turkish crescent

“The Timpani and Percussion Instruments in 19th-century Italy”

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“The Timpani and Percussion Instruments in 19th-century Italy” Because I have been a very good boy during this last year, the Three Wise Men brought me as a present the book “The timpani and percussion instruments in 19th-century Italy”, written by Renato Meucci, translated into English by Michael Quinn and edited by Banda Turca. ©… Continue reading “The Timpani and Percussion Instruments in 19th-century Italy”