In this appealing array of performance pieces designed to foster a musical approach to timpani playing. Students are exposed to the use of dynamics in a gradual, coherent fashion, making it easy to

Based on some of the rhythmic timpani passages from Beethoven's Symphony No. 8. Beethoven's unique use of octaves on the timpani part is a particular

This collection of duets provides musical and technical challenges for two timpanists performing on three, four, five, and six drums. Performers should be aware that these are duets, not solos, for

An indispensable book for all timpanists!  Divided into four sections: Fundamentals; Exercises for the Development of Technique on Two Drums; Three and Four Drum Technique; Repertoire for Timpani.

The studies in this book are musical explorations in varied settings. They are designed to develop technical and musical skill in timpani performance.

This book, written by Sean J. Kennedy, is an exciting introduction to solo percussion performance. Each solo contains detailed performance notes, addressing instrument-specific techniques and programmatic

Sound Percussion is an exciting and revolutionary method for individual or group instruction. The curriculum is divided into six main sections: Sound Rhythms, Sound Meter, Sound Rudiments, Sound

Sound Percussion Ensembles by Dave Black and Chris Bernotas contains 11 arrangements and two original pieces at the intermediate level designed to give your percussion students a valuable group

Written to include common challenges often encountered by today's timpanist. Meter changes, tuning changes and dynamic contrasts are carefully introduced throughout the collection. Includes individually

The pieces in this collection encompass the major keys of Western music. They are written for four-pedal timpani and may be performed individually or in any combination. A terrific and diverse set of