Peggy Sexton Tambourine - The Happy Sound
Tambourine: The Happy Sound was first published in 1996 by Peggy Sexton, using the nom de plume “Tabourot”. This is one of several books written by Sexton and is again available through GP Percussion and VAPMedia.
Focus and Content:
The book covers "tambourine techniques and rhythms from around the world. providing a comprehensive exploration of this percussion instrument across different musical cultures and traditions.
Like Tabourot's other percussion books, this work is designed for percussionists and drummers looking to expand their knowledge and technique. The tambourine, while often seen as a simple instrument, requires specific techniques and cultural understanding to play effectively.
The emphasis on "rhythms from around the world", the book takes an ethnomusicological approach, exploring how the tambourine is used in various musical traditions - from folk music to classical orchestral works to contemporary popular music.
The book covers proper holding techniques, various playing methods, traditional rhythmic patterns from different cultures, and notation specific to tambourine parts in ensemble and solo contexts.