Timpani Method Books
Macarez-Un pas de plus (10 Etudes for Timpani)
The following etudes are meant for timpani students who desire to further improve their command of the instrument, to help them master all technical aspect of modern timpani p...
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.
Tharichen-Pauker-Training
This is a timpani training method that focuses on rhythmic variety and expression.
Weitzel-10 Unreasonably Demanding Etudes for Timpani
The 10 Unreasonably Demanding Etudes for Timpani are a collection of demanding exercises for 1 to 6 timpani. They are equally suitable as etudes for advanced players, as exami...
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...
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...
Lang/Dowd/Cirone-Percussion Master Class on Works by Carter, Milhaud and Stravinsky
This latest work in the Meredith Music Publications Master Class Series presents a comprehensive, interpretive analysis and performance guide of three legendary compositions f...
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...
Kennedy-Sixty Second Solos for Snare Drum, Timpani and Mallet Instruments
Sixty Second Solos by Sean J. Kennedy, is an exciting introduction to solo percussion performance. Each solo contains detailed performance notes, addressing instrument-specifi...
Whaley-Solos and Duets for Timpani
Both solos (2, 3, and 4 drums) and duets contain a variety of standard and contemporary techniques including: artificial rhythmic groups, metric modulation, glissandi, four-no...
Kohloff-Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Timpani Master Class with Roland Kohloff
With an insightful foreword by Anthony J. Cirone, this incredible analysis of the timpani part to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 provides valuable information on interpreti...
Chauviere-Twelve Studies for Kettledrums
These 12 Studies for kettledrums are designed to encourage players to strive for perfect performance as much from a technical point of view as the interpretation. The etudes a...
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...
Fink-Studies for Timpani (Vol 1)
Get a start on the basics of timpani with this excellent method. Siegfried Fink has compiled his years of timpani experience into the first volume of this series.
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...
Gomez-International Style Etudes II
International Style Studies for Timpani is a collection of etudes for educational study or recital performance. The book is divided into four categories: Latin, American, East...
Payson-Quick Start Timpani Method
In his new Quick Start Timpani Method, Al Payson has put together a method utilizing advances in technology and tuning gauges to help a percussionist become a competent timpan...
Mahler-Orch Studien/Pauken (Vol. 2)
This method is a study of selected work by Mahler. Included works: Symphony 1,2,3 and 6 Player 2: Das klagende Lied Player 3: Lieder eine...
Tantchev-Timpani Exercises vol. I
George Tantchev felt that there was a need for a study in timpani which addresses both technical and musical aspects of performing. The result is a set of three books which co...
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...
