Timpani Method Books
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...
Dupin-Kettledrummer's Basic Training
These exercises are designed to develop the dexterity required for the execution of rapid runs on the kettledrums. They also enable the student to limber up the muscles of the...
Orfaly-Copper Control
The timpani roll is arguably one of the most important functions of a timpanist performing in an ensemble. The ability to provide a sustained and controlled "long tone," fo...
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...
Wright-Graded Music for Timpani 1
Contains all the set pieces, exercises and specimen sight-reading tests for the Timpani examinations, Grades 1 & 2 Contains: Alla Marcia Allegretto Contrasts...
Remsen-Contemporary Tympani Studies
Contemporary Tympani Studies is intended to point out the technical problems which are encountered in practically all of the standard repertoire by the practicing tympanist. T...
Haas/Finkel-Jazz Virtuostics for Timpani vol. 1
Jazz Virtuostics for Jazz Timpani Volume 1 by Jonathan Haas and Ian Finkel. This book is constructed so that you will be able to learn and share the unique experience of jazz ...
Leonard-17 Technical Studies for Kettledrums
17 highly advanced etudes for 3-4 timpani are contained in this method. The etudes focus on interpretation and musical expression while still being technically challenging.
Horner-Tuneful Timpanist
Ronald Horner's The Tuneful Timpanist is a collection of recognizable melodies expertly arranged for timpani to develop pedaling facility on one, two, three and four dr...
Rack-Playing Timpani in Symphonic Band
The purpose of John Rack's book "Playing Timpani in Symphonic Band" is to assist timpanists in high school, college and community bands with performing the challenging parts i...
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...
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...
Baker-33 Elementary Etudes for Timpani
The etudes in Jason Baker's 33 Elementary Etudes for Timpani are intended to help students build confidence reading timpani parts and moving fluently around the drums. Perform...
Leonard-Twelve Solo Etudes for the Advanced Timpanist
Twelve Solo Etudes for the Advanced Timpanist by Stanley Leonard. These solos are written for four pedal timpani and encompass the major keys if Western music. Performed indiv...
Tharichen-Pauker-Training
This is a timpani training method that focuses on rhythmic variety and expression.
Mardinly-Etudes for the Master Timpanist
The etudes in this method were written of the highly melodic capabilities of the pedal timpani. Because of the technical demands made upon timpanists by composers such as Mahl...
McMillan-Basic Timpani Technique
This comprehensive method for timpani - Basic Timpani Technique by Thomas McMillan presents abundant material for beginning students to progress according to their abil...
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...
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...
