I have to take a couple months off from playing timpani because of school..honestly, I dont know when Ill be able to sit behind those drums again. I was curious if any one has any advice of building up pitch knowledge..what notes are what when heard..sharp/flat...up till now Ive always used a tuner, which isnt bad!, but i figure If I cant be activly playing I can do something to help myself out.
I wasnt sure where to put this post...in the percussion area?...but I figure brass players would be able to help me out more....in the brass area?..the topic is percussion, not brass... so I came here!
One instructor I had, Matt Armstrong (BD timpanist..dont remember what year) told me a great way to build pitch was to sing to the radio...uhm...Ive been blasting showtunes and singing to em since I was 12!! =0) But any sort of advice, program, website, whatever would be very appreciated!!