Category: Legacy Posts
Legacy Posts are the posts that originally appeared on Jack Bell’s website MelodiousMerchant.com, but have since been transferred to JackBellPercussion.com. Please enjoy a variety of content spanning Jack’s career from the early days to Georgia State University and beyond.
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Born to Ride
Life as a Motorcyclist Kawasaki 90CC This was the bike I did my first accidental wheelie on. Had twisted my motor speed control to an accelerated position, released gear shift lever and thought I would just zoom down the street, but not on my rear wheel for about 20 or so feet! That was my Read more
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Performing Paganini’s Perpetual Motion
Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) Childhood & Rise to Prominence Niccolo Paganini was born in Genoa, Italy, the third of the six children of Antonio and Teresa Paganini. His father, a poor dockworker, gave him his first lessons on the mandolin and violin at the age of five. He then studied with Giovanni Servetto, a violinist in Read more
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75th Birthday Compilation
Introduction Music has always been one of the most successful parts of my life since my childhood. This is a compilation of my musical accomplishments as a performer and educator between 1956 – 2001. This compilation was originally presented to my family and friends during my 75th birthday celebration. It begins with my earliest percussion Read more
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Legendary Hands Flipbook
Learning from a Legend Read the Legendary Hands Flipbook from Master Percussionist and Educator Jack Bell online. Jack gives advice and tips on learning rhythm, becoming a professional musician, handling the business side of it all, and getting help when you need it. Additional Resources Want to learn more about percussion, rhythm, or the music Read more
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Developing Rhythm at Converse College
This lecture on developing rhythmic sensitivity was held at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. To learn more about Converse College click below PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART 5 Read more
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Interview with Georgia PAS
We have an extra special interview with Georgia “royalty”! He was the Principal Percussionist for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and director of Percussion at Georgia State University for over 30 years and now teaches from an amazing home studio: Mr. Jack Bell! Check out some amazing stories and get a fresh dose of information in Read more
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Six Propers of Rudimental Drumming
What Are The Six Propers? The Six Propers of Rudimental Drumming are Rhythm; Ornaments; Stickings; Continuity; Dynamics; and Speed. Renowned percussionist Jack Bell goes over everything using Solo No. 19 in the Charles Wilcoxon Book of 150 Rudimental Solos. Prof. Bell walks you through the rudiment elements on a split screen, demonstrating hand action, an Read more
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Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast Ep. 59 & 60
Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast A podcast from two professional drummers talking drums, music, musicians, and the entertainmentindustry. We resource topics that are important to all musicians along with interviews from drummersand industry professionals. Each show includes special segments on gear, underrated drummers, andgreat drum tracks. We’re here to inspire, illuminate, and motivate…we like to have a Read more
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UGA Percussion Studio Lecture
This was a lecture I presented at the University of Georgia. I recorded this video on Monday, May 6, 2015 in the UGA percussion studio. Due to the length of the video, it is shown here in 12 separate parts. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part Read more
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Developing Rhythmic Sensitivity
Introduction Developing Rhythmic Sensitivity consists of a comprehensive textbook and 2+ hours video lecture-demonstration of the concepts and rhythmic exercises necessary to accurately perform, teach, conduct and notate rhythmic patterns. Developing Rhythmic Sensitivity:Lecture by Prof. Jack Bell (PART 1 -3) Developing Rhythmic Sensitivity:Lecture by Prof. Jack Bell (PART 4) Purchase Read more