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− | == Etymology and Alternative Spellings == <!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input: #REDIRECT [[Timpani]] This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. --> | + | == Etymology and Alternative Spellings == |
+ | French : [[Temple-blocs]]<br/> | ||
+ | German : [[Tempelblöcke]]<br/> | ||
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== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
+ | [[Image:5 Pieces Temple Block.jpg|right|thumb|250px|5 Pieces Temple Blocks]] | ||
+ | [[Image:9 Pieces Temple Block.jpg|right|thumb|250px|9 Pieces Temple Blocks]] | ||
+ | The Temple Blocks are available in different configurations. 5 blocks in two rows and 9 blocks in 3 rows are commonly used in different solo and ensemble pieces. <br/> | ||
+ | 5 Pieces Temple Blocks tunings are A4-D5-E5-A5-D6 <br/> | ||
+ | 9 Pieces Temple Blocks tunings are C4-D4-G4-A4-D5-E5-A5-D6-E6 <br/> | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
+ | Temple blocks are percussion musical instruments that originated thousands of years ago in Eastern Asia. This device is still used during religious ceremonies in East Asia to this day. The temple block is a carved wooden hollow musical instrument with a huge slit. <br/> | ||
+ | In its original or traditional form, it’s oak fish shape is somewhat bulbous. The modern types of this instrument are rectangular in shape as well. Several blocks of different sizes are usually used together to produce a variety of pitches in temple blocks. <br/> | ||
== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | == Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | ||
== Technique == | == Technique == | ||
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=== Stroke Style/Type === | === Stroke Style/Type === | ||
== Manufacturers == | == Manufacturers == | ||
+ | [[Suzuki]] <br/> | ||
+ | [[Latin Percussion]] <br/> | ||
+ | [[Musser]] <br/> | ||
+ | [[Pearl]] <br/> | ||
+ | [[Ludwig]] <br/> | ||
+ | [[Adams]] <br/> | ||
+ | [[Grover Pro Percussion]] <br/> | ||
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== Retailers == | == Retailers == | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
+ | [https://youtu.be/1soGwaPwyCo Wood / Temple Blocks: Vic Firth Percussion 101] <br/> | ||
+ | [https://youtu.be/obRTNVsg90E Wood Blocks and Temple Blocks] <br/> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Temple Blocks]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:06, 18 February 2022
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
French : Temple-blocs
German : Tempelblöcke
Construction
The Temple Blocks are available in different configurations. 5 blocks in two rows and 9 blocks in 3 rows are commonly used in different solo and ensemble pieces.
5 Pieces Temple Blocks tunings are A4-D5-E5-A5-D6
9 Pieces Temple Blocks tunings are C4-D4-G4-A4-D5-E5-A5-D6-E6
History
Temple blocks are percussion musical instruments that originated thousands of years ago in Eastern Asia. This device is still used during religious ceremonies in East Asia to this day. The temple block is a carved wooden hollow musical instrument with a huge slit.
In its original or traditional form, it’s oak fish shape is somewhat bulbous. The modern types of this instrument are rectangular in shape as well. Several blocks of different sizes are usually used together to produce a variety of pitches in temple blocks.
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
Grips
Stroke Style/Type
Manufacturers
Suzuki
Latin Percussion
Musser
Pearl
Ludwig
Adams
Grover Pro Percussion
Retailers
See Also
Wood / Temple Blocks: Vic Firth Percussion 101
Wood Blocks and Temple Blocks
References