Timpani Method Books

Peters-Fundamental Method for Timpani

Expertly written by timpanist/percussionist Mitchell Peters (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Fundamental Method for Timpani teaches the basics of timpani playing in a practical and... 

Hochrainer-Etuden for Timpani (Vol. 2)

A collection of progressive 56 etudes for 2-4 Timpani. A great intermediate to moderately advanced level book for the practicing timpanist! 

Goodman-Modern Method for Timpani

This is an updated version of the famous Saul Goodman Modern Method for Timpani . Roland Kohloff was the Fundamentals Editor, and Gary Werdesheim was the Music Editor, u... 

Delecluse-30 Studies for Timpani Volume I

Thirty Studies for Timpani by Jacques Delecluse are split into 3 separate books that have been carefully graded. This is Volume 1 of the series. Each book contains ... 

Patton-Artist Timpanist, The

A comprehensive and deeply musical collection of exercises and etudes for the serious timpani student, The Artist Timpanist was written by Duncan Patton, Principal Timpanist o... 

Woud-Timpani Challenge

Timpani Challenge by Nick Woud contains pages of studies designed to work on challenges presented in orchestral music. "In this book, I once more have tried to p... 

Firth-Solo Timpanist

Vic Firth's book, The Solo Timpanist , is a collection of 26 progressive etudes for timpani, complete with instructions from the author. Topics covered include muffling... 

Orfaly-Studies in Copper

These etudes focus on the following five issues on the timpani: Sound Quality, Articulation (and evenness between the hands), Rolls, Intonation, Rhythm and Time. Sound ... 

Hochrainer-Etuden for Timpani (Vol. 1)

Richard Hochrainer's Etuden for Timpani , Volume 1 contains 70 etudes and exercises for timpani. The studies are logically progressive, beginning with exercises of rela... 

Woud-Symphonic Studies for Timpani

Symphonic Studies for Timpani by Nick Woud are based on symphonic repertoire, and composed for training and guiding the serious timpani student. The studies may be used... 

Peters-Intermediate Timpani Studies

The studies in Mitchell Peters' Intermediate Timpani Studies cover basic problem encountered in orchestra, bands, and other ensembles. They incorporate fundamental of p... 

Hinger-Solos for the Virtuoso Timpanist

Solos for the Virtuoso Timpanist by Fred D. Hinger contains an incredible selection of advanced works for solo timpani. "These solos have been written to contrib... 

Tafoya-Beyond the Audition Screen (CD)

Beyond The Audition Screen by John Tafoya features twenty seven orchestral works currently requested at timpani auditions. The included CD-ROM contains the entire timpani part... 

Weitzel-Timpani Roll, The

The Timpani Roll (Trrr) by Arend Weitzel is built around exercises that can be used for working on specific areas of technique. This book does not claim to teach the r... 

Lepak-32 Solos for Timpani

The etudes contained in 32 Solos For Timpani by Alexander Lepak are an extension of the etudes in the Friese-Lepak Timpani Method and are written for 2, 3, 4, & 5 timpa... 

Gay-Pedal to the Kettle

Timpani lessons seeming a little sluggish? Pauken solos need some revving up? Pedal to the Kettle by Kirk J. Gay goes under the hood to address the demands placed on to... 

Carroll-Exercises, Etudes and Solos for the Timpani

Exercises, Etudes and Solos for the Timpani by Raynor Carroll contains more than 500 exercises, 100 etudes and 17 solos for two, three and four timpani. Also includes e... 

Delecluse-20 Studies for Timpani

Jacques Delecluse's 20 Studies for Timpani contain 20 progressive etudes inspired by symphonic repertoire. The studies have been written for 2-5 Timpani, and are meant... 

Peters-Fundamental Solos for Timpani

Mitchell Peters' Fundamental Solos for Timpani contains 15 expertly written, intermediate-level solos designed as a companion to Fundamental Method for Timpani, but can... 

McClung-Fundamental Timpanist, The

The Fundamental Timpanist by Dr. Matthew McClung provides systematic training for timpanists of all levels looking to improve their stroke, roll, pitch, etc. It's the "Stick C...