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Cajon & Djembe: The BasicsFree Preview Lesson

Coloristic Considerations

Instructor: Mark Shelton

While percussion instruments can take on melodic, harmonic, and timekeeping functions, there are those spots where the unique tones are used specifically for the sake of "coloring" the texture of the music. In this article, professional percussionist Mark Shelton shares his thoughts on the use of percussion for the sake of color.