Get the latest Tapspace news at the link below! In this newsletter we’re covering: 2023 was one to remember! As the final notes of 2023 resonate, we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you for being part of a special year. From the release of numerous captivating pieces to welcoming new composers into the Tapspace…

Get the latest Tapspace news at the link below! In this newsletter we’re covering: New Intro to 4-Mallet Marimba Book Dive into the world of four-mallet marimba playing with our latest release, Five Miniatures for Marimba by Kyle H. Peters. Perfect for beginner four-mallet players, this book is a collection of introductory solos for 3-…

School is in full swing, the leaves are starting to change their color, marching band is surging forward, and concert season is right around the corner. Get the latest Tapspace news at the link below! In this newsletter we’re covering:

The heat of the summer is here! Our printer is keeping up with the trend by staying nice and busy with all of our new releases. We have new solos, duets, percussion ensembles, and educational books available in time for the school year to begin. In this collection, we have a number of advanced marimba…

The heat of the summer is upon us! In this newsletter, we’re showcasing a new marching tenor solo book; throwing some groovy cadences your way; and demystifying our flagship sample library, Virtual Drumline.

As Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party!’” This newsletter is full of the latest tunes, new Tapspace swag, marching percussion exercises and method books, along with some other goodies.

Another new batch of solos, duets, and percussion ensembles is here! In this collection, we have a large selection of small percussion ensembles, such as quartets and quintets; advanced marimba and snare drum solos; and even an arrangement of the theme song from the hit Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. For a quick peek at the…

One month down in the New Year! We hope everyone had a great holiday season and is reenergized for the year to come. Let’s get you ready for this semester’s concerts and solo/ensemble events.

Check out the latest releases for solos, duets, and percussion ensembles! In this batch, we have tons of four-mallet marimba solos across many skill levels; educational, small percussion ensembles; funky duets; and artistic, large percussion ensemble pieces. For a quick peek at the latest releases, view the videos below, or simply visit our New Releases…

Take a break from the holiday craziness and indulge in some relaxing pictures of doggos. Oh, and we’ll also talk about some new music and how to replace your old parts!

We’ve got some thrilling new releases available sure to delight solo performers, educators, and those looking for fresh and creative pieces! In this batch of new releases, we’re excited to offer a wide range of marimba solos, colorful percussion ensembles, and, of course, some pieces that will satisfy every drummer. For a quick peek at…

If you’re still dreaming of summer vacation, we’ll catch you up on everything you may have missed. To make the most of the new school year, we’re very excited to offer a number of new methods and solos. Now that marching band season is in full force, we’ll dive into that, as well. 

The heat of summertime hasn’t thwarted us from cranking out some really exciting new releases. This is a varied batch of contemporary, old-school, and some ultra-fresh educational material. For a quick peek at the latest releases, view the videos below, or simply visit our New Releases page.

We made it! The sun is finally shining over Tapspace HQ in Portland, and we’re only slightly water damaged. Read more about our latest releases, Fall drumline suggestions, demystifying copyright, and some creative new ideas for your flexible ensemble needs!

…okay, so perhaps our recent name change announcement was uploaded on April 1st, and perhaps that technically makes it a joke. So what? Imagine the possibilities! When’s the last time you’ve drummed with a meterstick by your side!? Despite this, we have some very cool, very real projects to share with you! Whether you’re hungry to hear some new music, learn some fascinating…

Despite our… “very real” name change a couple weeks ago, we’ve been hard at work on some exciting projects, and we’re happy to be able to share them with you! Unique highlights include: multiple works with electronics (vibraphone, marimba, ensemble), two incredibly flexible percussion ensemble collections with adaptable instrumentation (1, 2), and a book dedicated…

Hear ye, hear ye! Punxsutawney Phil, the famed groundhog of lore, has predicted 6 more weeks of winter! Despite the cold, we’ve been pushing on with some wonderful new projects to share with you. Beyond the usual stream of music, we’ve got a super-flexible new book to check out, as well as a video tour of our headquarters in Portland!

Happy New Year! Though 2021 challenged us all, it also proved the importance of community. Thank you for being part of ours! To kick off this year of new opportunities, enjoy a peek of the latest our artists have to offer! The first video contains all new works for solo player; the second, all new…

If you’re attending The Midwest Clinic this week and need plans to stay out of the Chicago cold, we’ve got some ideas for you. Five ensembles are performing 10 of our pieces, including the WORLD PREMIERE of a brilliant new work by Jeff Ausdemore! See below for the specifics, or click here for the full…

The latest entry of our newsletter is live – come see what’s new in our world from the past few months! A huge new book? A piece about Santa Claus in July? A heat wave!? We’ve got it all! Plus: Introducing a segment called “Tapspace Q&A”, where our team answer reader-submitted questions. In this edition,…

We’ve survived Portland’s freakish 116° summer heat wave and are here to share the latest batch of new releases! Watch some highlights below, or browse around for more info on the latest additions to the Tapspace catalog!

Spring is here: Flowers are flowering, buds are budding, shoots are shooting, and we’ve got a fresh batch of new creations ready for you! Take a second and check out our new music for April 2021.

Texas folks! For obvious reasons, TMEA is going virtual this year. We’ve decided to forego exhibiting and have instead put extensive efforts into upping our game at test.tapspace.com where you’ll find us anytime! Our entire catalog is available there, and most of it is available for instant download. Also, be sure to check out the growing list of Tapspace UIL Titles. We’re…

For years, most of our individual parts have come in PDF format. This allows for easy printing (and RE-printing should a student, um….misplace their part). It also allows for simple tablet viewing on whichever sheet music or PDF viewer you prefer. Back in ye olden days (a.k.a. just a few years ago), these files came…

Looking to turn over a new leaf in 2021? We’ve got a boatload of new releases to help fuel those musical resolutions! Solos, duets, and ensembles for every ability level are on display in these latest releases – preview three months of new percussion music in just under 4 minutes!

The COVID pandemic is prompting solo & ensemble festivals to go virtual. We aim to help make this as simple as possible for students and teachers. Rest assured, you may continue using music from the Tapspace catalog, both quickly and legally. As always, we offer extra scores for adjudication at reduced prices. We offer these…

By Matt Ridgemattridgemusic.com One of the most popular uses of Tapspace’s flagship software instrument, Virtual Drumline (VDL), is integration with notation software. This produces lifelike, real-time percussion playback for composers/arrangers directly within the compositional workflow. Setup has been made easy in Finale and Sibelius for years thanks to third party plug-and-play mapping templates, such as…

In this email: COVID-19 resources for teaching, Five/Nine Minute Drill online versions, Books available digitally, Tap-Off in the classroom, VDL/Sibelius tip, Videos and latest releases. Read more…

Greetings from our little corner of the world!  As cliché as it is to say, “We hope you’re doing well in these unprecedented/uncertain/crazy times in which we live,” we really honestly do. We here at Tapspace HQ have fared well, all things considered, and are grateful for the opportunity to continue working and doing what we…

UPDATED JUNE 2021 While much of the world was sheltering in place during the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic, we offered free access to the popular daily drill methods Five Minute Drill and Nine Minute Drill available online to users who either already owned or had just purchased the book(s). This was a temporary fix in order to…

During these uncertain times, we are taking measures to scale back our operation and take precautions toward the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Following state-mandated social distance guidelines, we are still fulfilling shipments from our office in Portland, Oregon. We will continue to operate in this manner as long as the US Postal Service and UPS remain…

In this email: So we’ve made a few new things. Over 100 new pieces produced in 2019. We’re headed to PASIC Nov 13-16 in Indianapolis; macOS Catalina compatibility warning for VDL users; Featured videos: Nightscape (Shane Mulligan), Palm Reader (Benjamin Holmes), In the Fog (Aaron Locklear), Canon Fodder (Chad Heiny). Read more…

In this email: more new releases and new composer material now available, hand-picked selection of “holiday-esque” titles, Mac OS X Catalina compatibility warning, featured vides of music by Jim Casella and Brian Blume. Read more…

In this email: Tons of new releases, She-e Wu’s “Blue Identity,” new 2-mallet book “Mainstream Mallets,” VDL spotlight on NYC-based percussionist Chris Thompson, VDL Demystified available for free! Featured performances. Read more…

While composing in a notation program like Finale or Sibelius is a quick way to get your music in front of players, there are a number of scenarios when it is necessary to use Virtual Drumline within a sequencer such as Logic, Cubase, or Digital Performer. Some of these situations might include:

In this email: Sequential Studies – Level 2 just released!, Come see us at TMEA, Meet & Greet with Ralph Hicks and Eric Rath, Virtual Drumline Demystified now available for free viewing online, View the latest releases. Read more…

Over the years, our onscreen tutorial Virtual Drumline Demystified has helped countless VDL users on the road to mastering it within Finale and Sibelius. Another thing that has occurred over the years is that software has continued to evolve, making the onscreen examples in VDL Demystified appear a bit dated. VDL expert, and founder of…

IN THIS ISSUE: Happy Holidays, Midwest Clinic, New Releases, Concertpiece for Marimba and Wind Ensemble (Clifton Taylor), Download Pieces Available, Welcome Chad Heiny. Read more…

IN THIS ISSUE: New Solos: The First Steps in a New Direction (Michael Charles Smith), The Fairview Hymns (Holst & Vaughan Williams; arr. Brian Mueller), New Duets: My Beautiful Chaos (Thomas R. Marceau), New Ensembles: Aeolian Dreams (Chris Roode), Nzuri Mwana (Stuart P. O’Neil), Nimrod (Elgar; arr. Michael Charles Smith), Angels in the Moonlight (Brian…

IN THIS ISSUE: New Ensembles: Schnabel (Robert Sanderl), Three Scenes from the Desert (Alex Stopa), New Solos: Danny Boy (Traditional; arr. Brian Mueller), Impromptu No. 3 (Schubert; arr. August Pappas), Tristesse (Chopin; arr. Benjamin Holmes), New Books: The Golden Age of Ragtime (Ralph Hicks & Eric Rath), Sequential Studies-Level 1 (Julia Gaines), Nine Minute Drill…

IN THIS ISSUE: Tapspace at 2018 TMEA, New Books: Nine Minute Drill (Ralph Hicks & Eric Rath), Sequential Studies for Four-Mallet Marimba – Level 1 (Julia Gaines), Scores for Festivals. Read more…

IN THIS ISSUE: Escape Rooms, Tapspace at 2017 MWC, New Releases: A Second Look (Thomas R. Marceau), Melody in Repose (Michael Charles Smith), Deleclusiastics (Scott Fairdosi), Animal Cracker Rag (Brian Slawson), Beyond the Clouds (Jim Casella), Jalopy (John Herndon), Holiday Gift and Concert Ideas, Tapspace Mixtape 17.12. Read more…

IN THIS ISSUE: Tapspace at 2017 PASIC, New Releases: Chemical Songs (Chad Heiny), Faded Lines (Andrea Venet), Windows of the Maloca (Jim Casella), Boom Bap (Nick Werth), Duende (Francisco Perez), Orchestrations of the Underground (Toby Fox; arr. by Kirk J. Gay), Holiday Gift and Concert Ideas. Read more…

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS It’s official: the holiday season is upon us! Give the special percussionist in your life something they really want by consulting our list of holiday gift ideas. HOLIDAY CONCERT ENSEMBLE IDEAS And if you’re still looking for some rum-pa-pum-pum for your upcoming concert, here are some holiday-esque ensembles that come together in…

IN THIS ISSUE: New Releases: Christmas Time is Here (Guaraldi; arr. by Primatic), Motor On (Matthew Weyer), Grapes Grandma (Michael Charles Smith), Shh… (Benjamin Fraley), Kibo (Andrea Venet), Truth or Consequence (Jim Casella), Panthera Pardus (Chad Heiny), Five on Five (Stephen Primatic), When You Hear the Drum (Brian Slawson), Trinidad Tidings (John Willmarth) Read more…

IN THIS ISSUE: Zero-G (Roger Carter), New Releases: My Beautiful Chaos (Thomas R. Marceau), The Camino (Michael Charles Smith), The Small Stuff (Andrew Richardson), Max Power (Daniel Montoya Jr.), Mayhem (Daniel Montoya Jr.), Rhythm Rocket (John Willmarth), Guac is Extra (John Herndon), Tapspace Mixtape 17.08 edition. Read more…

Zero-G is a lot jam from rudimental drumming legend Roger Carter and premiered by the 2017 Bluecoats drumline. This entire jam is based on a simple syncopated theme where the beat is obscured, giving the listener multiple interpretations of the pulse. This theme goes through many transformations, adding diddles, singles, flams, and different sticking patterns. Zero-G was…

IN THIS ISSUE: VDL on TV, New Releases: Chorea Luna (Max Marsillo), Hummingbird (Michael Charles Smith), Epic Proportions (Jonathan Ovalle), Tesseract (ensemble version; Francisco Perez), Bad Juju (Chad Heiny), Pop Drop (Brian Slawson), Elements (Chad Heiny), VDL Users Group on Facebook, Tapspace Mixtape 17.07 edition. Read more…

IN THIS ISSUE: VDL Suspended Cymbal Tutorial, New Releases: Marimba Quartet No. 2 (Christopher Bradford), Pulsar (Francisco Perez), Time’s Arc (Anthony DiSanza), Cotton Gindustrial (Alex Smith), Three Romanian Dances (Brian Slawson), A Little Malletmusik (Brian Slawson), Tapspace Marching Percussion, Tapspace Mixtape 17.06 edition. Read more…

Congratulations to Ralph Hicks and Let Them Drum!—winners of the “Tell Us Your Story” video campaign Ralph Hicks and the students of Let Them Drum! from The Woodlands, TX are the winners of our “Tell Us Your Story” campaign. As a result of their fun video entry telling us how they incorporate Virtual Drumline, they’ve…

We’re embarking on a fun promotional video project in which we’d like to feature YOU. It’s sure to be easy and fun, and there’s even a prize!*

After more than a year in development, we’re thrilled to welcome you to the brand new realization of the Tapspace website. Rather than ramble on about all the new features of the site, here’s a quick list of highlights. Instantly receive PDFs of parts for standalone ensemble pieces. Order 2-3 study scores of any standalone ensembles…

IN THIS ISSUE: Tapspace Website Redesign, brand new arrangement of Appalachian Morning (Paul Halley), New Employee Spotlight: Tyler Bragg, Tapspace Mixtape 17.03 edition. Read the entire newsletter here!

We’ve found that taking the time to listen to good music purely for the sake of enjoyment is harder than ever to do these days, and that’s with the internet. In the spirit of getting back to music for music’s sake, please enjoy our Tapspace Mixtape playlists! (Or follow Tapspace Mixtape via the Spotify Web Player.) December…

IN THIS ISSUE: Happy Holidays from Team Tapspace!, Midwest Clinic in Chicago, brand new release of Wham Bam! Bucket Jams by Hunter Stricklin, Holiday Gift ideas and shipping, Zillions of titles on the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List now listed for your convenience, Listen to 80+ brand new releases for 2016-17, Tapspace Mixtape 16.12 edition….

While we were busy churning out new titles, we didn’t realize it added up to eighty new pieces in total. EIGHTY! That’s a lot of music, so we’ve sorted it into categories below for easy listening.

IN THIS ISSUE: Listen to all EIGHTY of our new releases for 2016-17. We’re headed to PASIC in Indiana this week. New collections, duets, and ensembles just announced. The Tapspace Mixtape (16.11) is here for your ear holes! Click here to read the full newsletter.

IN THIS ISSUE: The animated Tapspace cover story, new solos, duets, and ensembles just announced, Tapspace Mixtape 16.10. Click here to read more!

If you visit us regularly, you may have noticed that our recent releases have been landing with a new cover design. This is the result of a long-running goal of making our products visually attractive, while also making it as easy as possible to find the right stuff among our large (and growing) catalog of…

IN THIS ISSUE: Summer’s Over: Back to the grind!. New batches of music are being churned out including 5 new solos, 2 new duets, and 8 new ensembles, plus more on the way! Tapspace Mixtape 16.09 is here. Click here for all the info!

IN THIS ISSUE: We’re back to invade your inbox with less words, more new stuff, and another mixtape to kick off summertime in your ear holes. Click Here for More Info!

IN THIS ISSUE: PASIC 2015, New Concert Music for 2016, November Mixtape, PASIC “Must-See” Events, Rick Dior’s “Broad Strokes” videos, PASIC Live Streaming. Click here for more info.

As a percussionist with great taste, you’re always looking to outdo yourself. Fortunately for you (and your audience!), we’ve just released a new batch of music that will make you look and sound GREAT! Check out all of our new concert releases for 2016.

IN THIS ISSUE: The Tapspace Mixtape, more new releases, Rick Dior’s “Broad Strokes” videos, Let Them Drum! promo, VDL Tip: Show us your stuff!, Artist Spotlight: Jamieson Carr, Video Submission of the Month: Drew Cox performing “War Drum Peace Drum” by David Reeves. More info…

We are absolutely thrilled to announce Broad Strokes, by Rick Dior, a collection of snare solos for the experienced player created by a true musical chameleon. This 140-page book consists of 31 cleverly-written solos designed specifically to explore the contrasts between orchestral and rudimental playing styles as well as “combination” solos that combine the two approaches in real-world musical scenarios. Lastly, a section…

Gearing up for fall, New concert releases, Virtual Drumline Tip: “El-Capi-10” a.k.a., to upgrade, or not to upgrade, artist spotlight: Jason Baker, video submission of the month: The Woodlands HS performs “Science Fiction” by Rick Dior. Click here for more information.

Two New Cadence Compilations, Spring Writing Retreat, New Drumline Jams, Mare Tranquillitatis Software Player, Share Concert Programs, Festival 3-Packs, Virtual Drumline Tip: Use EQ to get more sound options, Artist Spotlight: James Ancona, Video Submission: “Mare Tranquillitatis” by Diana Loomer of IU. Read all the details here! route planner

That’s a Wrap – Back from TMEA, 7 easy/medium ensembles just added, Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, Virtual Drumline Tip: Humanizing Through Doubling, Artist Spotlight: Brian S. Mason, Video Submission: “Rochambeaux” from University of North Texas. Read all the details here!

Brand new print catalog hot off the press, We’re headed to Texas for TMEA, New Tapspace Apparel, New Concert Music for 2015, Feature Article: Using the Tap-Off in the Classroom (by Ralph Hicks), Festival Score 3-packs, Virtual Drumline Tip: Understanding Auto Right/Left vs. Manual Instruments, Artist Spotlight – Bobby Lopez, Video Submission of the month…

Tis the Season! Free Shipping on orders of $50 or more till the downbeat of ’15, New Tapspace Apparel, Meanwhile in a Parallel Universe Redux, New Concert Music for 2015, We’re headed to Midwest!, Webstore Wish Lists, Virtual Drumline Tip: Write for the Players, Not the Playback, Artist Spotlight – Rick Dior, Video Submission of…

Did you say you need more cowbell? Well, we’ve got you covered. And we’ve got more…we’ve got a LOT more. Check out our 2015 New Releases!

We’re headed to PASIC!, 6 More New Ensembles, Featured Items, Latest Solos, Wish Lists on Tapspace.com, Holiday Music, VDL Tip: Logic Pro X Patches & Track Stacks, Artist Spotlight – Alex Stopa, Video Submission of the month by Brian Blume and Brian McNulty. Read all about it here!

Greetings from Portlandia, Six New Ensembles, Latest Solos, Featured Items, Holiday Music, VDL Tip: Humanizing Playback in a Sequencing Application, Artist Spotlight – Christopher D. Walker, A special Facebook Promo Code for those paying attention! Read all about it here!

Reaching New Heights, 6 New Duets, Tap-Off Bundle Pricing, New Laminate Patch, Latest Solos, Holiday Music, VDL Tip: Tweaking Grace Notes, Artist Spotlight – Olin Johannessen Click here to read all the details!

Congrats to SCV, Vortex Download, New Solos, Two Christmas Ensembles, All the Latest Solos, Download Etiquette, VDL Tip: Velocity vs. Volume, Artist Spotlight – Alan Keown. Click here to read all the details!

Tapspace takes a trip to Lone Star Percussion, Welcome John Weisiger, 5 New Solos, Download Etiquette, VDL Tip: Attack Knob Tricks, Artist Spotlight – Murray Gusseck Click here to read all the details!

The time has come – time to announce our next batch of summertime solo releases! This is a unique batch of creative, musical, and inventive solos for percussionists of all varieties!  We’re also excited to welcome Gene Koshinski, Chad Floyd, Rick Dior, and Pat Jacobs to the Tapspace lineup of artists along with veteran Tapspace…

Thank you Sara!, Two New Marimba Solos, Roots of Music, Download Etiquette, VDL Tip: Using Apple’s MainStage as a VDL Performance Tool, Artist Spotlight – Jeff Queen Click here to read all the details!

We’re excited to kick off the summer segment of our new release calendar with two timeless classics, both of which are available today! We’ve been hard at work licensing these two new solos, which are the first of several that will be released in the coming months, and ensuring that the engraving and layout are painstakingly…

We’re over it and making summer plans, Virtual Drumline in the wild, RIP Steve Weiss, VDL Tip: Editing Battery Velocities for Playback Realism, Artist Spotlight – Danny Raymond. Click here to read the latest!

Spring Clean Beats SALE, 2014 WGI Championships, MPA Copyright Scholarship Contest, VDL Tip: Split Parts in Sibelius, Artist Spotlight – Gifford Howarth. Click here to read the latest!

Tapspace Then & Now, Welcome tech support specialist, Justin Phillips, See us at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, VDL Tip: The Power of Templates, Artist Spotlight – Jesse Monkman. Click here to read the latest!

2013 wrap-up, Midwest Chicago photos, It’s Solo Season!, Narrow Searches with Filters, VDL Tip: Enhanced Realism with Mixed Mallet Selections, Artist Spotlight – Jim Casella. Click here to read the latest!

PASIC wrap-up, Visit us in Chicago at Midwest, Audition for The Cavaliers, VDL Tip: Expression Control, Artist Spotlight – Benjamin Finley. Click here to read the latest!

NEW SOLO & ENSEMBLE TITLES FOR 2014, visit us at PASIC, Indiana titles added, VDL Tip: Why NOT to update your operating system, Artist Spotlight – David Reeves. Click here for all the latest!

Fall production mode, Christmas books shipping, UIL titles added, VDL’s Finale Marching Percussion patch, Artist Spotlight – Kirk J. Gay. Click here for the latest!

The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) just finished a major revision of their Required Music List for Group I. If you’re a Hoosier, you’ve six years to tackle these titles (this new list is in effect through the 2018–19 school year). If you have no idea what a Hoosier is and are worried that…

The Cavaliers percussion section will soon be holding auditions for 2014. Under the leadership of  Michael McIntosh, the official audition packets are now available to anyone vying for a spot in this prestigious ensemble. For the best value, pick up a copy of the latest Green Beats, volume 5, which contains audition material for all…

We’ve climbed the 15-year mountain, 3 new Christmas collections, VDL Tip: Vibe/Chime pedaling, Spotlight Artist: Brian Blume. Click here for the latest!

Holy moly – t’s already August! Below, we talk about DCI Week, VDL Minus-One Recordings, Brian Slawson, and featured Tapspace products. Click here for the latest!