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!
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Adams-Traditional Roll Etudes for the Modern Timpanist
Rolling is the way that the timpanist sustains a pitch. The objective is to play single strokes so smoothly that the individual strokes are not heard. The player creates a ...
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...
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...
Tafoya-Working Timpanist's Survival Guide
The Working Timpanist's Survival Guide by John Tafoya includes the most commonly asked orchestral timpani excerpts at auditions today. This invaluable resource contain...
