Rub rods



UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Rub Rods (sometimes called "Rubbed rods") are an instrument made of glass (and sometimes types of metal), played by rubbing them along their length with rosin/resin gloves. They come in different lengths for different octaves. They come in square and circular shapes, each with its own qualities; the square produces a more pure sound, while the round ones have more complicated overtones.

Seen in the photo left is highly prolific percussionist Emil Richards, after demonstrating how to play them in the Film Music Masters special on Jerry Goldsmith.

Film and Television Scores Used In

 * The Island at the Top of the World (Maurice Jarre)
 * Wolfen (James Horner)
 * Poltergeist (Jerry Goldsmith)
 * Powder (Jerry Goldsmith)
 * Frequency (Michael Kamen)
 * The Sixth Sense (James Newton Howard)
 * Alien Resurrection (John Frizzell)
 * Syriana
 * August Rush (Mark Mancina)
 * American Dad (Ron Jones; possibly Joel McNeely as well)
 * The Incredibles (Michael Giacchino)
 * Fracture
 * Bridge to Terabithia (Aaron Zigman)
 * Electra (Christophe Beck)
 * Mission Impossible 3 (Michael Giacchino)
 * Family Guy (Ron Jones, Walter Murphy)
 * Van Helsing (Alan Silvestri)
 * Constantine (Brian Tyler)
 * Skeleton Key
 * The Greatest Game Ever Played (Brian Tyler)
 * The Legend of Zorro (James Horner)
 * The Wild (Alan Silvestri)
 * Flightplan (James Horner)
 * Eight Below (Mark Isham)