... only acquainted with one sort of drumstick" (Bowles, 9). Berlioz was one of the first composers to realize the potential for percussion, and had a solution for fixing such poor percussion sections in the orchestras: "There ought to be a class in every conservetoire for percussion instruments, where first rate musicians should thoroughly teach the use of the kettledrums, side drums, tambourine, and the military drum .From ... ...

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... Brendan Perry in 1981 in Melbourne, Australia a year after his formation of Dead Can Dance. The group subsequently moved to London and began what has been a very successful collaboration, using instruments such as the hurdy gurdy, uillean pipes, and Chinese dulcimer, among others. The blend can only be described as "world music," though I think this description leaves something to be desired ... would add texture to the music, artists such as Paskaal Japhet. Paskaal was born in Madagascar and brought flavors of Senegal, Mali, and Africa to the mix with his unique percussion instruments,...

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