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Tapspace

Tapspace is a publishing company from Portland, OR. We publish sheet music for inspired performers,
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02/10/2024

Don't miss these incredible performances showcasing Tapspace pieces on Saturday, February 10th! The All-State 5A Percussion Ensemble will be dazzling audiences with Jim Casella's "Beyond the Clouds" at 10:00 AM in the CC Hemisfair Ballroom 1. Following the 5A Percussion Ensemble, stick around for the All-State 6A Percussion Ensemble brings the funk with Matthew Kilby's "The Pocket-Sized Funk Machine" at 11:30 AM. 🥁

02/09/2024

We’re open for Day 2 at . Come check out all the new music, try a Tap-Off pad, talk shop on , or just say hello.

02/05/2024

TMEA bound! Tapspace is heading to TMEA from February 8th to 10th. Visit us at Booth 1168 to check out our latest releases and exciting percussion repertoire!

12/30/2023

As the final notes of 2023 resonate, we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you for being part of a special year. 2023 marked 25 years of Tapspace—and wow, how far we have come! Here’s to another year of making music that echoes far and wide!

#2023

12/18/2023

Don't miss the breathtaking performances The Midwest Clinic featuring Tapspace pieces. Get ready for a musical journey that will leave you inspired! 🌟

12/01/2023

Need some gift-giving inspiration? Discover our favorite holiday gifts ideas and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

https://www.tapspace.com/holiday-gift-ideas/

11/28/2023

Designed for beginning to intermediate students embarking on their four-mallet journey, "Five Miniatures for Marimba" by Kyle H. Peters is a collection of pieces that are playable with either three or four mallets — a helpful option for those new to four-mallet technique. The solos use repetition to encourage players to hone their technique while maximizing their musicality.

11/11/2023

PASIC Day 3

It’s the last day of PASIC! Swing by the booth to listen and check out some of our latest releases!

11/10/2023

Nobody can rock a outfit like Brooksie from but we did our best to honor him. Hope we didn’t jump the shark! 🌈

11/10/2023

PASIC Day 2

Day 1 was a great day in the Tapspace booth! We're looking forward to another awesome day!

Be sure to grab yourself a limited edition 25th Anniversary sticker when you visit the Tapspace booth!

11/10/2023

Lil’ reunion with some of the best in the biz here at ❤️

11/10/2023

Have you seen latest video drop from Pixar’s “Toy Story?” This arrangement by .stopa is not to be missed!

11/09/2023

PASIC Day 1

Swing by the booth and check out what some awesome percussion literature! Oh, and if you spend $50 or more you get a 🆓 t-shirt!

11/07/2023

PASIC, here we come!

Join us in Indianapolis November 9-11 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Visit us in booth 506 where we’ll have all our latest offerings on display.

11/04/2023

They say the older you get, the more time flies. And they're right. It seems like just yesterday when we were roommates and decided to start a little business without much of a plan. And here we are – 25 years later.

Thank you to everyone who makes our little drum song business run – from our authors to our customers, and all the teammates and industry partners in between, it's humbling to see how our work spreads to all corners of the globe. We're very proud of that and looking forward to the next 25.

–Jim & Murray

Music:

Martian Mambo (Murray Gusseck) - published in 1998
https://www.tapspace.com/lot-jams/martian-mambo

Time Dilation (Francisco Perez) - published in 2022
https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/time-dilation

10/21/2023

"Level Up!" is a collection of 15 snare drum pieces that provide fun and engaging musical experiences which reinforce specific snare drumming skills in beginning and intermediate players. 🥁

The pieces in this collection progressively graduate or “level up” to encourage students to strive for new plateaus. Players can perform these pieces as solos (with audio accompaniment), with a friend, or with their teacher to encourage the ensemble listening skills required in chamber music settings.

10/14/2023

This photo was taken in Chicago and was one of the many times the Row-Loff guys sat down with us to generously share their knowledge (along with lots of good food and laughs!). We are absolutely crushed by the sudden passing of Chris Brooks. He was always enthusiastic about his work, and humble in what a huge influence he’s had over his decades in the music industry. Brooks and Crock have always had a tremendous influence on us at Tapspace. Rest well, Brooksie. We will miss you dearly. 🥃

07/20/2023

We have some great new titles from Tapspace available now.

There's a whole range, from solos to large ensembles with a myriad of instruments and genres.

Get yours now at Southern Percussion:

https://southernpercussion.com/product-category/tapspace-releases/

07/04/2023

Check out this awesome performance of "Spanks" by Murray Gusseck played by Boston Crusaders & "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps!

Grab yourself a copy here:
https://www.tapspace.com/resources/spanks

https://fb.watch/lA0tQSVbY6/

07/01/2023

20 years later, "UP FRONT" is still an essential, go-to resource for front ensemble instructors. At a whopping 225 pages thick, this book explores the numerous details of a successful front ensemble sure to provide years of insight. Topics include equipment, instrument ranges, transporting, instrument care, technique, exercises, teaching techniques, arranging, and much more. It's meant to be an all-encompassing guide for pit members and educators of any experience level. Grab a copy today!

https://www.tapspace.com/books-education/up-front

06/21/2023

Check out this awesome performance of "Phylogenesis" by Russell Wharton!

Congratulations to Bao Tran on their 1st finish in the College Snare Drum Division of the Black Swamp Percussion Ensemble Showcase.

Grab yourself a copy of the music at the link below!
https://www.tapspace.com/snare-drum/phylogenesis

06/08/2023

"A Tribe Called Quads" by Andrew Smit is designed to help the beginner-to-intermediate rudimental player get their start in basic marching tenor drumming. The book starts with a foundation of basic drumming skills that are then applied to various quad logistics, skills, and variables. Each of the eight solos addresses a new skill unique to tenor drumming while progressively getting more and more challenging. "A Tribe Called Quads" allows students to be fluent in many of the motions, shapes, and overall vernacular of playing the marching tenor drums.

https://www.tapspace.com/books-education/tribe-called-quads-a

06/03/2023

"Stormbreak" ⛈ was written by Jim Casella for intermediate ensembles as a sequel of sorts to Technology, another moderately simple piece for percussion octet by Casella that has since become quite popular. Opening with nature-effect sounds, the storm breaks into a rhythmic “tip of the hat” to Technology on the rim of the snare drum. As rhythmic layers add in, the syncopated motif of Stormbreak becomes clear and continues to drive the piece throughout.

05/02/2023

This piece is perfect for aspiring marching bass drummers! "Arrhythmia" by Walker Martz is a fun and energetic percussion quartet for middle school and high school level percussionists playing four-pitched toms. The piece features hocket melodies between the performers that were inspired by split marching bass drum parts. A steady eighth-note rim pattern helps students keep their place in the hocket melodies. This is an excellent stepping stone for musicians wanting to play marching bass drums!

04/28/2023

The phones and internet are on spring break at Tapspace HQ today, so our office will be closed until Monday. Sorry for any inconvenience!

04/13/2023

It's time to face "The Final Boss" in Andrew Smit's energetic percussion ensemble work based on the final level of a video game! This piece provides an engaging opportunity for developing players to explore an aggressive, urgent feel. It also serves to strengthen the players’ comfort with syncopated rhythms and the Phrygian mode. Perfect for younger groups or college methods courses!

04/11/2023

"Gymnopédie No. 1" is a vibraphone arrangement of one of Satie's most treasured works for piano. The arrangement adheres to the original rather closely, although the key has been changed from D to F to better accommodate the range of a standard vibraphone. It's also a deceptively tricky study in mallet dampening and requires sensitivity and precision in order to bring out the melody with a clear presence over the harmony.

04/08/2023

We've got 2️⃣ new colors in our classic Tapspace tee!

These ultra-soft, poly-blend tees are simple, stylish, and oh-so comfortable. Seriously, they feel great!

Gear up for warm weather and rep your favorite percussion music publisher today! 😉

03/23/2023

Brian Mueller's “Big Adventure” was written in 2017 for the Middle Tennessee State University front ensemble. In it, Mueller uses many common keyboard percussion techniques so the piece can function as a warm-up or etude.

It’s scored for four mallet percussion instruments that can be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled to suit the needs of any ensemble – concert or marching. The mallet parts are accompanied by a rhythm section comprised of a drumset, congas, piano, and electric bass. The piano part is simple enough that it can be managed by a non-pianist.

Although "Big Adventure" was originally conceived and composed as a front ensemble “lot tune” it can help round out any concert program by adding a little lightheartedness and fun!

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Videos

"Nataraja" by Tetsuya Takeno features two marimbas, vibraphone, bongos, and a kick drum. It beautifully captures the essence of the Hindu god Shiva through its diverse tempos, meters, and melodic inspirations from Indian and Middle Eastern scales. A true crowd-pleaser, it promises to evoke a range of moods and captivate audiences during every performance! #Tapspace #Nataraja #percussionensemble #percussion #shiva #middleeastern #Indian #percussioneducation #worldmusic #musiceducation

Get ready to groove with "Hit It!" by Brian Blume! This exciting piece is perfect for younger or less experienced performers, featuring interlocking grooves and fun coordination challenges. With each performer playing multiple instruments and incorporating stomps and claps, it's a fantastic way to build group awareness and have fun making music together! 🥁🦶👏 #Tapspace #HitIt #percussionensemble #percussion #groove #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

🔥 Feel the heat with "Cruisin’ Through Fire" by Jackson Riffle! This high-energy multipercussion trio features explosive rhythms, dynamic grooves, and fiery solos, all centered around a powerful bass drum setup. Perfect for ensembles looking to make a bold statement! #Tapspace #CruisinThroughFire #percussionensemble #percussion #trio #multipercussion #drumming #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

🧹 Get ready for a sweeping performance with "Sweep Dreams" by Danny Raymond! This fun and groovy piece lets beginning-to-intermediate musicians explore sounds using non-standard instruments like buckets, brooms, and trash cans. Perfect for adding a theatrical twist to your next concert! 🎶🪣 #Tapspace #SweepDreams #percussionensemble #foundinstruments #percussion #entertaining #theatrical #musiceducation #percussioneducation #flexible

🎬 Ready to add some high-octane energy to your next performance? "On a Mission" by Kyle H. Peters is the perfect choice! This bold piece for five intermediate players channels the thrill of your favorite spy and adventure films, delivering a big impact with minimal equipment. #Tapspace #OnaMission #percussionensemble #drumming #percussion #percussionist #filmmusic #adventure #spy #percussioneducation #musiceducation

Experience the playful energy of childhood in Brian Blume's snare solo with audio accompaniment, "Kids These Days..." Inspired by his own children's toys, Blume incorporates recorded sounds to mimic the whimsical shifts in a child's play. Get ready for a wild ride of high spirits and musical innovation! 🥁 #Tapspace #KidsTheseDays #snaredrum #solo #percussionist #audio #backingtrack #percussion #percussioneducation #musiceducation

Riley Giese's "Lost in a Thought" is a short, sweet marimba solo that captures the fleeting feeling of a daydream. Perfect for developing four-mallet players, this piece offers plenty of expressive opportunities with its soft, laid-back feel. #Tapspace #LostinaThought #marimba #solo #percussion #fourmallets #4mallets #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

Discover "Spiral" by Alex Stopa—a dynamic fusion of rhythmic patterns and jazz-pop harmonies. Featuring spiraling patterns of five, this piece includes both improvisational solos and written-out mallet parts, making it perfect for adventurous percussionists. 🌀 #Tapspace #Spiral #percussionensemble #percussion #jazz #pop #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

Looking for a crowd-pleaser for your young percussionists? Try "Crazy Dance" by Josh Walker! With its circus march feel and easy mallet parts, this piece is expandable to fit any ensemble and introduces the concept of playing with 3 mallets. 🎶 #Tapspace #CrazyDance #percussionensemble #percussion #percussionist #percussioneducation #circusmarch #quirky #flexibleinstrumentation #musiceducation

🇺🇸🎆 Celebrate the Fourth of July with the sounds of history! 🎇🇺🇸 This Independence Day, we're featuring Jason Baker's "Old Tyme Muster" and its first movement, 'Downfall on the Wabash.' Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of 18th and 19th-century American fife and drum music, beautifully scored for snare drum soloist and mallet quintet. Let the melodies of our past accompany your celebrations today! 🥁🎶 #Tapspace #OldTymeMuster #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #percussion #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation #historicmusic #rudimentaldrumming #drumming

Dive into the sonic adventure of "Thundersnow" by Miles Locke! This large-scale work for percussion ensemble mimics the rare weather event where snow replaces rain in a thunderstorm, using drums for thunder and metallics for snow. Flexible scoring for 18-24+ players ensures an immersive experience for any ensemble size. 🌨️⚡❄️ #Tapspace #Thundersnow #percussionensemble #percussion #flexible #thunder #snow #percussionorchestra #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

Young marimbists, take your playing to the next level with "Watcher of the Skies" by Tracy Thomas. This 4-mallet solo is designed to help you hone basic skills while focusing on musicality and dynamic expression. A great addition to your practice routine! #Tapspace #WatcheroftheSkies #marimba #solo #fourmallets #percussion #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

Explore the boundary between life and death with Carson Chlup's "Plane of Existence." This piece for nine percussionists demands impeccable ensemble communication and balance, guiding listeners through ethereal bowed passages and driving rhythmic torrents. A profound musical journey awaits. #Tapspace #PlaneofExistence #percussionensemble #percussion #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

Rick Dior’s "Wiggle Room" is an homage to all of the great jazz fusion groups of the last five decades. This fast driving, funky composition draws its name form the main melodic motif which “wiggles” through several iterations getting longer with each repetition. True to jazz, there is plenty of room for improvisation – perfect for showcasing your ensemble's solo skills! #Tapspace #WiggleRoom #percussionensemble #rhythmsection #jazz #fusion #improv #solo #percussioneducation #musiceducation #percussionist

"Flammus" is one of those drumline exercises passed down through generations of marching percussionists. Veteran battery technique guru Murray Gusseck wrote it for the Santa Clara Vanguard in the late 90s, where it had a home as a core exercise for the group for many years thereafter. It was written to be a syncopated, groove-oriented vehicle to work on flam drags, but with an emphasis on groove. And that is the ultimate challenge this exercise presents—how to groove while playing flam drags! Easier said than done, especially at faster tempos. Test your technical mettle and see for yourself! #Tapspace #Flammus #marchingpercussion #battery #drumline #marching #percussion #drumcorps #flams #percussionist #percussioneducation #dci

Immerse yourself in the dreamy and delicate sounds of "Lighthouse" by Jesse Monkman. Based on Wagner’s "Tarnhelm" theme, this solo vibraphone piece creates a mesmerizing and lulling effect, perfect for an intimate concert setting. #Tapspace #Lighthouse #solo #vibraphone #percussion #fourmallets #percussionist #percussioneducation #Wagner #Tarnhelm #musiceducation

"Musou Tsuribashi" is a thrilling percussion ensemble depicting a run-down suspension bridge in the Akaishi Mountains of Japan. Written for 7-11 players, this is an exciting medium-easy percussion ensemble that can easily be expanded to match your ensemble's needs. #Tapspace #MusouTsuribashi #percussionensemble #percussion #adventure #flexible #instrumentation #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

Schubert’s Sonata in A Major D. 959 'II. Andantino' arranged for marimba and vibraphone by Adam Bruce. This exquisite version for mallet duo blends haunting beauty with virtuosic demands, bringing expressive and technical depth to this timeless piece. #Tapspace #Andantino #Sonata #Schubert #duet #mallet #keyboard #percussion #marimba #vibraphone #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation #classicalmusic #romanticmusic

Before or after? It seems like an easy decision to us! 🤷 Elevate your percussion playback with Virtual Drumline™ 2.5.5 – just in time for marching band design season! Click the link in our bio to learn more and let us know in the comments how VDL™ 2.5.5 transforms your music! 🔥🥁 #Tapspace #VirtualDrumline #percussion #soundlibrary #audioplayback #marchingband #composer #drumline #percussionist #arranger

Experience the wonder of the cosmos with "Hidden Universe" by Ben Cato! 🪐🚀 Three players, one marimba, and a universe of rhythm. This piece demands precision and unity—ideal for those ready to explore new musical frontiers. #Tapspace #HiddenUniverse #percussionensemble #marimba #trio #percussionist #percussioneducation #musiceducation

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Creativity in Percussion

Tapspace is a publishing company specializing in creative percussion music. Tapspace was established in 1998 as a business in the USA with a niche focusing on rudimental percussion music, and concert percussion solos/ensembles. Stationed in Portland, Oregon, Tapspace products are available for purchase worldwide from the Tapspace website or from select retailers.

Tapspace continued on its course of creative innovation with the release of VIRTUAL DRUMLINE™, the world's most complete marching and concert percussion software instrument. VDL revolutionized a new way for marching percussion arrangers to write and is being proudly used all over the world.

With a powerful collection of respected authors, Tapspace continues to grow, offering some of the most innovative music written for the percussion world. Our works have been performed by members of such renown ensembles as The Cavaliers, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blast!, The Star of Indiana, The New England Conservatory, and The Concord Blue Devils. This makes Tapspace a premier source of modern drumline and percussion music and a growing resource for today's most creative percussion literature.