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In episode 9 of the Band BFF's podcast, the hosts explore Kevin Mixon's "Japanese Pictures," emphasizing its key of Concert B Flat, engaging tempo, and the crucial role of percussion in achieving the piece's dramatic effect. They offer practical advice on instrument adaptation, such as using marching bass drums as taiko drums, and speak to the teaching of various articulations and dynamics. The episode includes recommendations for balancing and tuning across the ensemble to ensure a cohesive and impactful performance.
By Katie Lewis and Laura Bell5
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In episode 9 of the Band BFF's podcast, the hosts explore Kevin Mixon's "Japanese Pictures," emphasizing its key of Concert B Flat, engaging tempo, and the crucial role of percussion in achieving the piece's dramatic effect. They offer practical advice on instrument adaptation, such as using marching bass drums as taiko drums, and speak to the teaching of various articulations and dynamics. The episode includes recommendations for balancing and tuning across the ensemble to ensure a cohesive and impactful performance.

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