Tapspace

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

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of "Broad Strokes"! 🥁 Rick Dior’s  quintessential collection of snare drum studies focuses on dev...
01/22/2025

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of "Broad Strokes"! 🥁

Rick Dior’s quintessential collection of snare drum studies focuses on developing technical facility in a variety of stylized musical genres from rudimental, orchestral, and a variety of mixed and drum set styles. To mark this milestone, Rick has shared a special video reflecting on the journey of this iconic book. Whether you’re just starting out or sharpening your craft, "Broad Strokes" remains a timeless resource for drummers everywhere.

Check out the video and learn more about the book here:
https://www.tapspace.com/books-education/broad-strokes

https://youtu.be/Mpizq1fV3h0

2025 is the 10th anniversary of the publication of my book Broad Strokes so I thought I would repost some of the videos with the sheet music on the screen an...

Check out this fantastic video by Ensemble Block from Midwest 2024 featuring Tapspace co-founders Jim Casella and Murray...
01/05/2025

Check out this fantastic video by Ensemble Block from Midwest 2024 featuring Tapspace co-founders Jim Casella and Murray Gusseck! 🎶

They explore our products, mission, and the impact we’re making in music education. Huge thanks to Ensemble Block for capturing what we're all about.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/vtnidFm3k6Q?si=EtHT_rZbRiaO22al

The Midwest Clinic 2024Chicago, ILEnsemble Block Co-Founder Huei-Yuan Pan stops by the Tapspace booth at the 2024 Midwest Clinic to speak with Tapspace Co-Fo...

🎄 Season’s Greetings from Tapspace!We’re ending the year with gratitude and a fun twist! 🎁 Enjoy this Tapspace-ified rou...
12/23/2024

🎄 Season’s Greetings from Tapspace!

We’re ending the year with gratitude and a fun twist! 🎁 Enjoy this Tapspace-ified round of Connections—group the words, uncover the categories, and see if you can solve it in 4 tries. 🥁✨

Play here: https://www.tapspace.com/news/holiday2024/

In Chicago this week for the annual Midwest Clinic? So are we!Here's what's happening with Tapspace at this year's event...
12/18/2024

In Chicago this week for the annual Midwest Clinic? So are we!

Here's what's happening with Tapspace at this year's event:
🟠 Booth 1925 – Explore our extensive catalog of innovative percussion music and educational resources, including exciting new releases.
🟠 Live Performances – Experience Tapspace music brought to life by skilled ensembles on the Midwest stage. We're honored to have our music showcased at such a prestigious event.
🟠 Transform Your Concert Band's Fundamentals – Stop by the booth to chat with the creator of "DAILY DRILL" and discover how this full band warm-up book can elevate your rehearsals.

Great news for drummers! Renowned for its extensive catalog of drumset methods, Hudson Music is now offering two drumset...
12/09/2024

Great news for drummers! Renowned for its extensive catalog of drumset methods, Hudson Music is now offering two drumset books by royal hartigan in eBook format — "Dancin’ on the Time" and "West African Eve Rhythms for Drumset." Whether you’re exploring new rhythms or expanding your mastery of independence, these books are hugely valuable for any drummer looking to elevate their playing.

Ever wonder who’s behind all the incredible music at Tapspace? It’s this amazing crew right here!From engravers and edit...
11/19/2024

Ever wonder who’s behind all the incredible music at Tapspace? It’s this amazing crew right here!

From engravers and editors to music sequencers and more, our publications wouldn’t be what they are without these talented folks. We were lucky to all be in the same place to grab dinner together at PASIC 2024.

Let’s hear it for our Publication Team! 👏

PASIC Day 3 🟠Are you looking for the perfect piece? Dive into the entire Tapspace catalog and take a listen! From iconic...
11/16/2024

PASIC Day 3 🟠

Are you looking for the perfect piece? Dive into the entire Tapspace catalog and take a listen! From iconic holiday hits to fresh, cutting-edge pieces, there’s something here for every musician and ensemble. 🎧

Need recommendations? Our expert team is ready to help answer your questions and guide you to the music that fits your vision. Stop by, get inspired, and find your next favorite piece! 📖

PASIC Day 2 🟠Since the last PASIC, Tapspace has released over 50 new pieces across solos, ensembles, duets, and more!Dis...
11/15/2024

PASIC Day 2 🟠

Since the last PASIC, Tapspace has released over 50 new pieces across solos, ensembles, duets, and more!

Discover your next favorite at booth 506.

Brian Flack stopped by the booth to snag a pic with his new percussion ensemble, "Wizards in Winter." This powerful perc...
11/14/2024

Brian Flack stopped by the booth to snag a pic with his new percussion ensemble, "Wizards in Winter."

This powerful percussion ensemble arrangement is the ultimate holiday hit that’s trending this season! This high-energy Trans-Siberian Orchestra classic is designed for all skill levels, making it perfect for ensembles ready to rock the holidays.

Stop by Booth 506 to grab your copy and ring in the holiday season.

PASIC Day 1 🟠 Pick up your next percussion piece at PASIC—and get a free Tapspace tee with any $50+ purchase! Limited su...
11/14/2024

PASIC Day 1 🟠 Pick up your next percussion piece at PASIC—and get a free Tapspace tee with any $50+ purchase! Limited supply, don’t miss out!

The booth is set up and we’re ready for PASIC! We look forward to an awesome show and can’t wait to see you at Booth 506...
11/13/2024

The booth is set up and we’re ready for PASIC! We look forward to an awesome show and can’t wait to see you at Booth 506.

We’re excited to be returning to the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis (Nov 13–16). PASIC...
11/13/2024

We’re excited to be returning to the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis (Nov 13–16). PASIC is one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world! Stop by Booth 506 to explore our full collection of percussion literature, spanning skill levels from middle school beginners through well-seasoned professionals. Come see what’s new, chat with our expert team, and find something percussively inspiring.

09/20/2024

Take a listen to Virtual Drumline and Virtual Percussion! Now available from MuseScore.

At Tapspace, we live and breathe percussion music, and PASIC® 2024 is where the magic happens! 🎶 We’re excited to join t...
09/13/2024

At Tapspace, we live and breathe percussion music, and PASIC® 2024 is where the magic happens! 🎶 We’re excited to join the world’s top performers and educators for four days of nonstop drumming, innovation, and inspiration. With over 100 concerts, clinics, and presentations, there’s no better place to celebrate all things percussion. 🥁 We’ll be there in full force, showcasing the latest in our repertoire and connecting with the community that keeps us inspired. Join us in Indy, November 13-16!

Explore the rhythmic universe with "Droids on Parade" by Chad Heiny! 🥁🤖These 12 versatile etudes for snare and bass drum...
08/28/2024

Explore the rhythmic universe with "Droids on Parade" by Chad Heiny! 🥁🤖

These 12 versatile etudes for snare and bass drum offer endless possibilities — from solos to duets, beginner to advanced. Perfect for developing technique and pulse control, this collection is a must-have for drummers and educators alike!

Don't miss these incredible performances showcasing Tapspace pieces on Saturday, February 10th! The All-State 5A Percuss...
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. 🥁

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.
02/09/2024

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.

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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.