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Best Timbrel Music - Salvation Army Marches

Timbrels are a longstanding tradition in The Salvation Army. Salvation Army women have played the tambourine for well over a hundred years. It is played during church and while marching in parades.

The Salvation Army has a lot of great music, especially the marches played by the brass bands, but what songs are the best for a great timbrel drill? I have compiled my list of top marches, and I invite you to add your favorite.

The internet has allowed timbrelists to communicate like they never have before. Since they are spread around the world playing in local corps, the spread of ideas has been limited to camp and divisional events. Now, timbrelists can interact worldwide!

The site is very interactive, so please add your comments and suggestions - I am only one person, there are many more timbrelists out there with a ton more ideas to share!

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From William Booth, Founder of The Salvation Army

"If I thought I could win one more soul to the Lord by walking on my head and playing the tambourine with my toes, I'd learn how!"
- William Booth, Spoken to the young Rudyard Kipling

The Top Salvation Army Timbrel Marches

(according to me) - vote on the top 50 below !

  • 1Onward Christian Soldiers
  • 2Golden Jubilee
  • 3Anthem of the Free
  • 4Montreal Citadel
  • 5To Regents Fair
  • 6Goldcrest
  • 7Christmas Joy
  • 8Roll Call
  • 9Fill the World with Music
  • 10Star Lake

Salvation Army Timbrel Marches

Below are lists and links for Timbrel Marches (Music)

CD's for purchase and MP3's for Download

(use the links if purchasing, vendors donate to SA for every purchase)

Download a Salvation Army March

MP3s

You can now download an MP3 of a march you'd like to try with your timbrel brigade. - Most cost under a dollar!

For a musical experience while here on the site, click on a March, and they will keep playing while on the site - you may here something you like !

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Rate the list of Marches for Timbrels !

PLEASE TYPE IN ANY I MISSED, AND VOTE ON WHAT IS HERE

I would like this site to be helpful to those seeking info on Timbrel Marches, or Salvation Army Marches in general. Please add your info as I am only one person, and it would be more comprehensive if it represented everyone's opinion.

Please leave suggestions of any other music / songs / marches - that you have used for Timbrels - that you may think others would like to try.

TYPE IN YOUR FAVORITE TIMBREL MARCH - and vote on your favorites!

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Mighty to Save

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Star Lake

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The Red Shield

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Onward Christian Soldiers

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The Roll Call

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To Regions Fair

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Under Two Flags

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The Liberator

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Flag Of Freedom

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Goldcrest

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Spirit Of Joy

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The Redcliffe March

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The Wellingtonian

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Silver Star

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The invincible Army

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Anthem of the Free

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Rousseau

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Might To Save

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Emblem of the Army

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Wisbech Citadel

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Rosehill

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Montreal Citadel

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On we march (with the blood and the fire)

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Milestone

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Minneapolis IV

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Dalaro

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Victors Acclaimed

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Exeter Temple

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Motondo

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Army Of God

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Indomitable

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Heroes Of The Combat

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Soldiers of Christ

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California

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Crown of Conquest

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In the Firing Line

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Fighting for the Lord

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Are You Looking for A Specific Timbrel MARCH??? (Music)

General Comments Below please - Timbrel MARCH Requests only here please

IF you are looking for a certain march, and cannot locate it - I probably know how to get it -

Leave comment HERE as to which March you are looking for, and I will email you back (if you have email in comment) or leave a message under yours with a link as to where to get it - ASAP. I am usually pretty fast, so give me a try :O)

General Comments Below please - Timbrel Drill Requests Below Please --- SCROLL DOWN

Timbrel March Requests only here please !!! (trying to keep requests and comments separate, so I be organized and get back to everyone in a timely manor - Thanks !)

(if you do not want the message to be published here - to protect your email etc - please let me know- I can get communication and not publish comment if desired, just let me know)

IF YOU HAVE REQUESTED A LINK TO WHERE YOU CAN GET THE MARCH YOU ARE LOOKING FOR - CHECK BACK - I ANSWER PRETTY QUICKLY - I WILL PUT LINK JUST BELOW THIS COMMENT SECTION ! IF YOU LEAVE EMAIL, I WILL ALSO EMAIL YOU.

  • Robin Apr 25, 2012 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    Golden Jubilee
  • bechand Apr 26, 2012 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    http://www.music.use-salvationarmy.org/pubs/abj.html
    this source is rather expensive at 40.00

    https://saresourceconnection.org/eSource/ecom/eSource/items/itemDetail.aspx?&page=&store=&itemNum=4203034149&siteId=1&bulkexists=0
    Here is one for 25.00 - Recorded some time ago in Canada - Classic though.

    Be careful when looking for Golden Jubilee - the one your looking for (with onward christian soldier's in it ...) was written by Milton Kippax not John Philip Sousa (He wrote another march called Golden Jubilee for Military. He also wrote a march tiltled " The Salvation Army" so that can be confusing... but it is not a Sousa march your looking for - FYI
  • bechand Apr 27, 2012 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    I also have an MP3 that I can email to you if you would like (BECHAND@aol.com) - it is not perfect, but useable... Just send an email to request it and I will email it to you. :O)
  • Robin Apr 30, 2012 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Just sent you an e-mail rrl010260@msn.com
  • Linda Radtke Apr 13, 2012 @ 12:19 am | delete
    we are looking for RoseHill do you know where we can find the music the one tape we have is very scratchy
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Specific Marches Requested in the above Request Section

Use this link to purchase the requested track or full CD

Again - these are marches that are requested in comment section. This link will allow you to purchase the full CD of Marches.

Most recently requested : ROSEHILL
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Specific Marches That Were Requested on this Page

This is another place that I am putting specific marches that people have requested ... In this section you can click on image to hear the march, and see below for purchase of the individual track or full CD.

Other Salvation Army Music Sources

These are great resources for getting Salvation Army Marches and other Salvation Army Music !

Some of the things you will find here are great for Timbrels, other things are just awsome musical works of the people of the salvation army - Check them out - you might even know some of them !
USA Eastern Territory Music Department
You can listen to many samples here ! Full length samples ! Above all - this is the best of the links here !
USA Central Territory Music Department
Has info here, but no music samples
USA Southern Territory - Music Department
PIctures and info here !
USA Western Territory Music Department
Music Department - can watch video here
Music Department of Salvation Army of The United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland
UK has some of the BEST timbrelists ever !!! (and always have !)
Massachusettes Music and Gospel Arts Page
This has a TON of salvation army links (all Mass related of course) - but hey - that is where I started out !!! (Haverill and Fall River - and Camp Wonderland !)
Music Department of Greater New York !
And this is where I ended up ! - more awsome downloads here !
The New York Staff Band
Always helps set the standard in Salvation Army Music - at bottom of page can see videos - and yes a big timbrel "anthem of the free" is there !!! (one of my FAV timbrel marches)

Need A New Tambourine?

Need one for yourself? Need A Bunch To Start A Group?

Tamborines

Starting a new brigade at your corps? or just need to update your own? Here are some great options.

I suggest the smaller ones (maybe one row of jingles) for the beginners. Also a smaller head is easier for them to control (such as 8 inch) - I do not suggest 6 inch unless you have a toddler. They really are too small for Timbrels.

Don't forget the Ribbons!

Tambourines / Timbrels

Non-Official Salvation Army Tamborines / Timbrels

These are not official Salvation Army Tambourines but they are very nice.
They could all work well for Timbrels.

As you can see these are some very economical alternatives to the trade center, that also work well - especially for beginners. I got several for a beginner crew very affordable, and they were great.
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Traditional Timbrels - Played with Class

Some Timbrelists continue to keep attention to detail, and you can see the difference.

Classy Timbrels ! (in my opinion)

The Ireland Divisional Timbrelists

The view is not great - but they have it! - They sound as one, they move in unison, they are not to "dancy" - they are traditional, classy, and overall very good !!!
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Traditional Timbrels

How to do Timbrels With Class

This page has a lot of products, as well as video of non traditional timbrel displays and timbrel humor, but on a serious note, I was always taught the traditional timbrel ways, and believe all timbrellists should have a good foundation no matter where they take it. There is more to a timbrel drill than you see at a glance. It takes much work and practice to get it just right.

This is a great place to start if you are a beginner trying to get started with timbrels, or if you are just trying to brush up on the basics.
Timbrel Handbook - FREE
This is the best Timbrel Handbook that I can find. If you want to be a classy, professional looking, traditional, timbrelist performing in your corps, I would suggest looking at this. It covers the basics from how to hold, through the beats, right through basic symbols, more advanced symbols and drills. Very comprehensive handbook for timbrels - and free !!! CHECK IT OUT !!!

Interested in Timbrel Instruction?

Well, online demonstration at least?

This site will give you a simple instruction to drills.
You can also contact your local Salvation Army for more specifics on Timbrel Instruction at your local Salvation Army Corps.
Timbrel Instructional Video
Step by step instruction on simple Timbrel Drill - as seen in above Rose Bowl Parade Video
Here's another idea
You can run a "timbrel clinic" - check out this press release and video on a corps that did just that ! (bring Timbrels back to life at your Corps!)

Timbrel Networking

Meet others who share the passion of timbrels !

Connect With Other Timbrelists

The best way is to look in your division for other corps with timbrel brigades. But if you want to branch out even more - check out the facebook page !
Timbrels - The Salvation Army's Greatest Asset
Become friends with others who love timbrels on facebook
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Another Post Board for Timbrels

Great Timbrel Drills In Action

Below are videos of great timbrels

You can simply view or add a video of YOUR timbrel brigade

More Great Timbrel Drills

These timbrel brigades did a great job

Pretty good job incorporating the beginners in there ... they did great!
Bundamba Timbrels
by moybel81 | video info

9 ratings | 7,627 views
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Proud Timbrelists

And Rightfully So

This site presents pics and music that proudly represent current Trimbrel Brigades ! I suggest a visit to see some of the best !
International Timbrels
PIctures of classy Timbrelists in action ! Information on Timbrelists from around the world !

Add A Video of Your Timbrel Brigade

Share your favorite timbrel vid

Feel free to leave a link to a video of your timbrel group. We'd love to see what others are doing.

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The March at Hibiscus Festival

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fZvM_XYhFw

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Chatham UK Salvation Army Senior Timbrels

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Bach's Toccata in D Minor

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goWu7Qsm0fo

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LOOKING FOR TIMBREL DRILLS???

Timbrel Drills

Are you looking for classic timbrel drills?

I have many, and am in the process of scanning them in. Will be up soon (I hope) - do check back again.

Free Printable Timbrel Drills

Classic Drills

I have many timbrel drills to scan and share, if there is a public interest in it. It will be a very time consuming project, so I am first putting out my feelers to see if this is something people would like to have access to. I would hate to invest a lot of time in something no one really wants. Please let me know if these would be helpful to you. Elaborate. Let me know what would be helpful to your group.

I HAD MISPLACED THEM, BUT FOUND THEM AGAIN - WILL SCAN SOON - OVERWHELMING INTEREST PROVED THEY WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!

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Do you want some timbrel DRILLS?

If looking for MARCHES - Scroll UP on Page for That Section ! Scroll DOWN for general comments !

If you are looking for a certain march, and cannot locate it - Scroll Up to leave comment in that section. I do probably know how to get it.

If you are looking for Free Printable Timbrel DRILLS - Leave comment here !

(if you do not want the message to be published here - to protect your email etc - please let me know- I can get communication and not publish comment if desired, just let me know)

PLEASE - IF YOU HAVE DRILLS THAT YOU WOULD NOT MIND SHARING, YOU CAN LEAVE MESSAGE HERE, OR USE THE "CONTACT ME" BUTTON AT TOP OF PAGE, OR SIMPLY EMAIL ME AT 'BECHAND@AOL.COM" AND I WOULD LOVE TO ADD IT TO THE PAGE. I AM TRYING TO MAKE THIS PAGE A GREAT RESOURCE FOR TIMBREL BRIGADES. I can scan yours in with mine, or if you have it already online, you can email it to me. I will email you my mailing address if you want to mail it for scanning.

I have MANY timbrel drills that are written by me or others that I have collected over the years.
I HAD MISPLACED THEM, BUT JUST FOUND THEM AGAIN ! SO I CAN START TO SCAN SOON ! - check back soon!

  • sukkran May 6, 2012 @ 11:09 pm | delete
    very much enjoyed the vid 'ireland divisional timbrelists'. sounds great. thanks for a wonderful presentation
  • TSJ - Compiter of Look-Out Ministries Timbrel Manual Mar 19, 2012 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I am glad you find my timbrel manual mentioned above helpful. I recommend buying the "deluxe" model of the tambourine found on wwbw.com or the online Salvation Army webstore (canada). Tony Janes.
  • bechand Mar 19, 2012 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Can you please send me a direct link to the manual - I will put it on the site in a more prominent location. THANKS !
  • snooks159 Dec 13, 2011 @ 8:23 am | delete
    About time someone was willing to share timbrel displays. Some of us were not gifted with the ability to compose but love to play. We have to band together to keep the timbrel alive in Jesus' name.
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Hand Painted Timbrel that Deserves Attention

This is just a great picture that I found on a blog by Commissioner Joe Noland.
The picture is used with his permission and he gives Artwork credit goes to Commissioner Doris Noland.

Click the pic to go to his blog where he has some cute words for "Christmas In The Army" to be sung to "Christmas in Killarney"

Timbrels Marching

Timbrels Are Featured In Many Parades

View timbrelists marching in parades below

Timbrels Marching

Where the public comes into contact with a timbrels is usually in the street. Timbrelists, whenever possible, march with the Salvation Army band in parades. They appear every year in huge parades like the Rose Bowl and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

I loved walking the local Parades when I was doing Timbrels !

The Salvation Army in The 2011 Rose Bowl Parade

Timbrelists lead the way for The Salvation Army Band in this year's Rose Bowl Parade. The Salvation Army has marched in the Rose Bowl Parade every year since 1920 making 2011 its 92nd consecutive year. That's the longest of any band in the parade.

Watch this video of them performing doing Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus. Also, click the video thumbnails below for prior years.
The Salvation Army ToR Honor Band - 2011 Pasadena Rose Parade
by Music213 | video info

19 ratings | 5,915 views
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2008 The Rose Bowl

How to Do The 2008 Rose Bowl Timbrels

This is the performance the 2008 Rose Bowl parade of the Salvation Army band. Watch the timbrel drill broken down, and learn how it's done.
The Salvation Army Band - 2008 Rose Parade
by KTLA | video info

67 ratings | 97,575 views
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Have You Seen Timbrels in a Parade?

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Salvation Army Girl With Tamborine

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The Santa Clause Parade (Canada)

The Salvation Army in Canada at The Santa Claus Parade
by salvationarmy | video info

34 ratings | 24,632 views
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History of the Timbrel in the Salvation Army

Ian Barton's "Historical SA Marches" - Website

A Comprehensive Collection of Vintage Salvation Army Marches

Old Regal Zonophone Record Label

You can listen to TONS of historical recordings of Salvation Army Marches recorded by the great bands of years gone by. They are for historical reference and enjoyment, not for download or purchase.

Regal Zonophone is the record label.

The page that the link goes to is the TIMBREL page (but he has TONS more than just timbrel marches...)

I recommend clicking this picture to go to his website and hear some vintage Salvation Army Marches and Music with your own ears, right from the Brass of yesteryear!

Picture used with permission from Ian and links to his website - I strongly suggest you do click pic to listen.
(You just might find a March you like, and can find a more modern day band recording available for purchase to use with your timbrel brigade, or just enjoy yourself for a few minutes...)

Interested in the history of Timbrels in the Salvation Army ?

Where or how did it start?

Click the picture (or link below) to take you to a website that describes just this - in detail
Name of website is "Salvation Army Collectibles" - Great page
http://www.sacollectables.com/timbrel.html

Another Great Recalling of History of Timbrels in the SA is on the Hurtsville Salvos Page::
http://salvos.org.au/hurstville/our-history/the-salvos-in-hurstville/the-timbrels/

Historical Timbrel Photos - Please visit this site for the info about each picture - great page!

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From WMHT's Faces in the Crowd: "Hallelujah-Lasses"

Source = http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/chicago/sfeature/sf_day_14.html
Great pic of Edna May in "The Belle of New York"
Source = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Neelix/Salvation_Army_filmography
Visit this page for tons of info on the SA in movies

References to Timbrels in The Bible

Yes - they are referenced several times - see below

This info might be helpful in services or sermons that have timbrel drills during the service.

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Playing Timbrel and Harp

The Timbrel in the Bible

Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. - Psalm 150:4

The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels. - Psalm 68:25

Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. - Psalm 149:3

Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery. - Psalm 81:2

They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ. - Job 21:12

And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. - 1 Chronicles 13:8

And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals. - 2 Samuel 6:5

And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter. - Judges 11:34

And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. - Exodus 15:20

Discussion:

Is the tradition of timbrels in worship still relative to today?

The Timbrel's Place Today

Salvation Army TimbrelThe Salvation Army and the tambourine have a long history together. But many have asked, does the timbrel have any place in today's society? Is it relative to today? Or is the tradition of timbrels a relic from a time gone by. Is it something that should be put on the shelf and left to the pages of history?

Is the tambourine holding the Salvation Army back by making it look old fashioned?

What do you think about The Salvation Army's timbrel?

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Are Timbrels Relative Today?

Are Timbrels Relative Today?

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Yes, they are wonderful, even today.

Linda Radtke Trail Corps says:

I love the Timbrel

COUNTRYLUTHIER says:

Hear them weekly in church. Their time is not past! THanks for wonderful lens filled with musicians enjoying their instrument to the fullest. I stopped by and liked this a while back and got to finish what I started back then!

snooks159 says:

Yes, yes, yes. Corps need to keep this amazing instrument of worship alive. What a happy instrument. I am sure God rejoices in timbrel worship as in all worship.

snooks159 says:

Timbrels are a great way to worship our Redeemer. I will be playing for as long as is physically possible.

blackspanielgallery says:

Of course.

No, they are a relic of a time that has passed.

 
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Timbrels Go Mainstream !

Brittan's Got Talent
Simon Cowel is not sure what is the difference between Timbrel and Tamborine

Simon Cowell Gives Double Take the Buzzer

Britian's Got Talent (UK)

Double Take Timbrels on Britian's Got Talent (UK)Just check out Simon Cowell's response to Double Take playing their tambourines (I mean timbrels). Now granted, without even deducting points for the Christmas garland, they didn't put on much of a show. I'm not sure how I feel about the two of them doing timbrels with the Salvation Army crest while wearing poorly fitting hot pink Walmart dresses, but that's a whole other debate. The tattoo of the Salvation Army crest is also a bit unsettling.

II wonder how his response would have been to a neatly uniformed larger group with a great routine and great music? Still not very good, I'd guess.

Q. What IS the difference between a timbrel and a tamborine?

A. The ribbons. (Has nothing to do with 1 or 2 rows of jingles)

Many often wonder what the difference is between a timbrel and a tambourine is. They share a common root - the tabret.

The tabret was an ancient instrument much like a tambourine without the jingles. It was a simple hand-held one sided drum. Being easy to use and small it was used in worship, as seen in scripture (Gen 31:27).

The tabret evolved into the timbrel which included the jingles and ribbons and was used with dance during worship. Miriam used it to celebrate after the parting of the Red Sea as seen in scripture in Exodus 15:20.

Over time, the dancing and the ribbons fell to the side, but the instrument went on - in the form of the tambourine, which did have jingles and did have a drum.

As time went by, the tamborine took on variations with the drum side sometimes omitted, and the shape shifting to a half moon.

In the late 1800's, a Salvation Army Salvationist, upon looking at an illustration of Miriam dancing with the timbrel, decided to revive this instrument and include it in their worship.

So at this point, the difference between the timbrel and the tamborine is not whether it has a drum side, and it is not whether it has one row of cymbals or two, it is whether it has ribbons and is used for dance, or whether it is unadorned and used for simply the sound.

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Lighten Up ...

Check Out These
Funny Timbrel Clips

Funny Timbrel Clips

I've got to say, these boys are actually pretty good ... "Man, I feel like a woman ..."
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Every Salvation Army Boy's Dream

Just had a little too much of all that tambourine stuff I guess!!!
(Those boys think they are funny, huh?)
Salvation Army Timbrel Smash
by bretmc | video info

47 ratings | 23,637 views
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Getting Really Creative

I was always taught the very traditional timbrels, and this would have never passed with any of my instructors, but it's a totally different approach. It is kind of cool. (I was always taught that there was no dancing in the SA, but clearly years have passed, and things have changed.)

Check out this Star Search type Timbrel Drill
(Is it still called a "Drill" or would this be a "Presentation" ??? lol)
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All Other Things Timbrel

This section contains collectables and other timbrel related stuff - for the Timbrelist.

Makes for Great Christmas Gifts or Recognition Items etc.

Other Salvation Army Timbrelist Products

From various sources

This is a group of Salvation Army Timbrel related products from around the net.

If you have any other great Timbrel Products - put link in my comment section and I will include here :O)
Timbrelist Nutcracker
Actual Nutcracker.

Timbrellist Items on Ebay

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Old Picture of the Tamborine in Worship at The Salvation Army

From Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine, Volume 21 - 1887

Here is an old image depicting the tambourine in worship at a Salvation Army meeting. This is not a timbrel drill. Since the instrument is used while sitting in a group, with other instruments, and since it does not have ribbons attached, here this is a tambourine.

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    Good lens
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    I have family members who are part of the SA, so some of this was familiar to me. Enjoyable read!
  • AddaptAbilities Jul 18, 2011 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    I dimly remember reading about timbrels when I was researching music of the Ancient Near East. I love obscure instruments!
  • CruiseReady Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    That was a really fun video to watch!
  • stargazer00 Jul 18, 2011 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Who knew there was so much to learn about timrels and tambourines? I enjoyed reading it.
  • Susan52 Jul 17, 2011 @ 11:29 pm | delete
    Such a unique topic! Fun to visit this lens again!
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    What fun is this, this all was looking familiar and for good reason, I just rated this last month but didn't get to spend as much time here.
  • Tipi Jul 10, 2011 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    You sure took the subject of tambourine vs timbrel and made it delightful! I kept finding myself smiling.
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    thank you for sharing this wonderful lens! learnt so much from your great work! cheers
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    Thanks for a great article.I am a Salvos person myself here in Swanview Australi
  • yourgoldenfuture Jan 9, 2011 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    interesting lens about the music of the salvation army...
  • poutine Dec 18, 2010 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    Thanks for informing us on this tradition.
  • Sarah Dec 14, 2010 @ 9:10 am | delete
    I also enjoyed the lens. It's been a long time since I've seen a timbrel drill.
  • JudyGoldsberry Dec 12, 2010 @ 10:12 am | delete
    I enjoyed this lens.
  • Demaw Dec 7, 2010 @ 5:00 am | delete
    Thanks for the info, I have seen the two instruments but never understood that their was an official difference.
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    Great, great lens.
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    That's a comprehensive resource! SquidAngel blessings.
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    Congratulations on your Purple Star! A great lens deserves a *Blessing by a Squid Angel.
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    Congratulations on the Purple Star Award! (What does Simon Cowell Know anyway...lol..)
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    A great lens! I now know something I didn't before about timbrels and tambourines. I also have great admiration for the Salvation Army who do work nobody else can cope with! Blessed today :)
  • JoyfulPamela Sep 24, 2010 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    It was fun to learn more about this cool instrument! Lensrolled to Percussion lens. : )
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    Thanks - I also got the sunshine award for this page too !!! :O)
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    Wow, great work... Salvation army seems more interesting now :D
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    I'd never heard of a timbrel before ... but now I know I've seen and heard timbrels. I watched the video, "Classy Timbrels." That was fun. :)
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    Very interesting - I had no idea...
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    I'd never realized that there was music just for this. Very comprehensive lens.
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    Congratulations to you and to the Salvation Army. Wow, 78 nominations! That's super. Great work!
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    Congratulations!!!!
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    Congratulations on winning the award. I enjoyed this lens.
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    Congratulations! What a nice lens. I did not know the difference between tambourines and timbrels. Now I do!
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    Congratulations on your Sunshine Award for this very deserving lens!
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    Congratulations on your Sunshine Award! Thanks to your hard work and MANY nominations, you and Salvation Army Indiana Division have each won $99. http://blogs.squidoo.com/squidblog/2010/08/27/sunshine-award-best-timbrel-music/
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    Great page! I was not aware of this tradition. Blessed by a squidangel
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    Really great lense--very informative. I didn't know there was so much to know about timbrels. I did add my comment in favor of timbrels. I gave this lense a thumbs up and I'm nominating it for the sunshine awards. I'd appreciate it if in returns you would nominated my lense Poems of Inspiration
    Go there first and check it out and if you think it worthy please nominate it. The proceeds go to Church! at Bethany, another Christian charity (a website for speading the gospel). Us Christians have to stick together. I like the quote you put from Booth at the beginning. The Salvation Army is doing a good work and I designated part of the proceeds of my Chritmas lense to them.
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  • bechand Jun 18, 2010 @ 10:36 pm | delete
    I will certainly visit your site, and will likely nominate as well - Thanks for visiting mine ! Thumbs up both our charities!
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    Lovely presentation on an unusual subject. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust and also added to my special awards lens charity-lenses-for-summer-sunshine-giveaway
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    I love the tambourine with the 'Religous Dove'.
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    May you be blessed...
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    I enjoyed my visit here and this lens will be featured on Sunshine Award Nominees. Good Luck on the contest for this great charity.
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  • CruiseReady Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    Bless you for bringing this to every one's attention, and a belated congratulations on your purple star
  • Tipi Jul 10, 2011 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    Glory!
  • JoyfulPamela Feb 14, 2011 @ 5:35 am | delete
    We saw the Salvation Army group perform in both the Rose Parade and the Rose Bandfest. They were awesome!! This is an exciting, fun lens which deserves another SquidAngel Blessing! Featured on "Musical Angel"! =D
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    Blessed by a SQuid Angel
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