Timpani Method Books

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... 

Cirone-Orchestral Timpanist

Anthony Cirone's The Orchestral Timpanists is filled wilth techniques and etudes for developing the art of timpani playing for beginning students. This is a companion b... 

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... 

Delecluse-30 Studies for Timpani Volume 2

Thirty Studies for Timpani by Jacques Delecluse are split into 3 separate books that have been carefully graded. This is Volume 2 of the series. Each book contains 10 ... 

Knauer-85 Ubungen fur Pauken

85 Ubungen fur Pauken is a collection of Exercises for timpani, (Knauer) - 48 pages, - 85 exercises for 2-4 timpani, - ascending. Difficulty, easy to difficult 

Keune-Schlaginstrumente Pauken

An extensive timpani method. This method takes all steps of playing and breaks them down into components that are easy to master and teach. German and English text. 

Knauer-Paukenstudien

This method contains exercises and etudes that will help an intermediate student with orchestral timpani playing. Some of the etudes are modeled after standard orchestral exce... 

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... 

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... 

Fink-Musical Etudes for the Advanced Timpanist

Musical Etudes For The Advanced Timpanist by Ron Fink was formerly published under the title "Timpani Tuning & Etudes". The book has been renamed for publication by St... 

Whaley-Musical Studies for the Intermediate Timpanist

Musical Studies for the Intermediate Timpanist by Garwood Whaley is written for high school and college level timpanists. The pieces are scored for 2-4 timpani, and are intend... 

Woud-Musical Studies for Pedal Timpani

Musical Studies for Pedal Timpani by Nick Woud is focused on the aspect of pedalling and melodic timpani music. In general the studies are in terms of pedalling more de... 

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 ... 

Cirone-Portraits for Timpani

Fifty advanced studies for timpani consisting of the maximum in rhythmical interest and dynamics. Based on the rhythms of Portraits in Rhythm for snare drum, these etudes make... 

Weitzel-Pauke Uben

In Arend Weitzel's Pauke Uben , a method has been developed where the exercises begin slowly and gradually get faster and more difficult. The first part of the book con... 

Dupin-Ear Training for the Kettledrummer

Ear Training for the Kettledrummer by Francois Dupin analyzes ear-training for the modern timpanist from every applicable angle. Interval studies are paired with chord... 

Berlioz-200 Exercises for Timpani

This book of exercises and studies for two timpani by Gerard Berlioz is extremely interesting and will enable students to approach and perfect their technique on this instrume... 

Leonard-Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani

This collection of orchestral parts for the timpani is designed to introduce students to some of the important classical repertoire for the timpani. Study and performance of t... 

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...