‘She’s just hitting a triangle?’ Why being a percussionist is harder – and more crucial than you may think

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Nicholls, Claire. 2024. "‘She’s just hitting a triangle?’ Why being a percussionist is harder – and more crucial than you may think." The Conversation.
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‘She’s just hitting a triangle?’ Why being a percussionist is harder – and more crucial than you may think

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AuthorsNicholls, Claire
Publication TitleThe Conversation
Year2024
Place of PublicationAustralia
Web Address (URL)https://theconversation.com/shes-just-hitting-a-triangle-why-being-a-percussionist-is-harder-and-more-crucial-than-you-may-think-237040
Keywordspercussion; orchestral musicians
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020360303. Music education
390305. Professional education and training
Byline AffiliationsUniversity of Southern Queensland
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