Percussion Repair and Maintenance: A Performer's Technical Manual
A Performer's Technical Manual
By Mark Bonfoey
Item: 00-PB-0002031
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A performer's technical manual on repair and maintenance of all standard percussion equipment. Contains 116 graphic illustrations on repair techniques and instrument construction.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
100
SKU:
00-PB-0002031
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Why we love this
This manual fills a genuine classroom need: students can finally understand what's happening inside their instruments rather than just accepting them as black boxes. The 116 illustrations make complex repairs and construction details accessible without requiring a technician on staff, and your percussionists will develop genuine ownership of their instruments when they know how to care for them properly.
Who it's for
Percussion teachers, band and orchestra directors, and serious percussion students who want to move beyond "don't hit it so hard." This works equally well for someone with a single snare drum or a full arsenal of school instruments.
How to get the most out of it
- Work through the manual systematically with your section rather than waiting for problems to appear; students who understand construction learn to listen for early signs of wear
- Use the illustrations to diagnose issues collaboratively; this transforms maintenance from a frustration into problem-solving practice
- Keep the manual accessible during rehearsals so players can reference it when adjusting equipment or troubleshooting between pieces
How to use it
Assign sections of this manual during the fall semester to build instrument literacy before the concert season intensifies. It's particularly valuable when students are rotating through different equipment or when your program has a mix of school-owned and student-owned instruments.
Skills your students will build
- Identifying the mechanical and acoustic components of percussion instruments
- Diagnosing common mechanical problems through systematic observation
- Performing basic repair and maintenance tasks independently
- Understanding how instrument construction affects tuning and tone production
- Developing responsibility for instrument care and longevity