Timpani Method Books
Barron-Learn as You Play/Tuned Percussion and Timpani
Suitable for both individual and group instruction, the book contains carefully programmed material from absolute beginner to intermediate level. The skills that are covered, ...
Batigne-French Timpani (Bk 1) Wrist Technique
This method provides an in depth look into the French approach to timpani. It contains numerous exercises that focus on wrist technique and control.
Whaley-Primary Handbook for Timpani
In Garwood Whaley's Primary Handbook for Timpani all of the fundamental elements of timpani playing are presented and illustrated. Tuning studies are developed in a uni...
Brown-Timp Hits
A collection of 19 grade 1-3 solos for timpani. All of the etudes require two drums.
Schinstine-Tymp Tunes
William Schinstine's Tymp Tunes collection includes solos which are already on state and national contest lists, in addition to six entirely new works. The level of dif...
Drouet-18 Progressive Studies 4:Timpani
The pieces in Jean-Pierre Drouet's 18 Progressive Studies for Timpani 4 are written for 4 pedal timpani with extensive ranges. Certain pieces call for other instruments: cymba...
Gomez-International Style Etudes I
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...
Schinstine-Developing Solo Timpanist
This collection of solo works for timpani was written to provide interesting new literature for all levels of instruction. It is also suitable for contest and tryout use at al...
Torrebruno-Difficult Passages/Solos (Timp)
A collection of the most popular orchestral excerpts. This method contains works by Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Dvorák, Verdi, Wagner, Berlioz, Bartok.
Macarez-Timp-Top (12 Etudes)
A collection of 12 etudes for timpani. These etudes are divers and interesting enough to be played in many performance situations. The technical challenges will allow you to g...
Chauviere-Technical Tutor for the Timpani
This method is similar to Chauviere's beginning method for snare drum. The book is constructed with a mix of exercises that will aid in the students development and performanc...
Passerone-Traits Difficiles
A collection of 32 excerpts of standard orchestral material. This is a compact source for many works that are frequent on audition lists.
Holloway-Twenty-One Progressive Duets for Snare Drum and Timpani
Written for snare drum and two timpani, this collection provides the teacher and student material used in developing skills necessary to perform in ensembles. Another great co...
Batigne-The French Drums (Bk 1)
The method contains a wealth of exercises that are meant to aid in the control of roll passages. Jean Batigne takes a look at the roll from every angle and provides a systemat...
Tantchev-Timpani Exercises vol. III
Dr. 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 whic...
Feldstein-Timpani Soloist-Level 1
A collection of melodious and exciting solos for elementary timpani players. These solos will allow a younger player to take the stage and have a confident solo experience.
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...
Batigne-vol. 2 New French Timpani 2nd Book: Sound-Gesture
A great collection of exercises that will help develop your tuning skills. Jean Batigne has developed a collection that will expand you capacity and understanding of melodic t...
Feldstein-Studies & Etudes/Timp 2
"Studies and Etudes", Part II, is a supplementary technique book of the Belwin "Student Instrumental Course". Although planned as a companion and correlation book to the metho...
Kastuck-Timpanist Etudes (Bk 1)
The purpose of this Book of Etudes is to provide the student timpanist with music that contains technical problems that must be mastered. Some Etudes contain broken measures, ...
