Timpani Method Books
Bartlett-20 Short Solos for Timpani
Keith Bartlett begins all sections in each book with a short note of advice for the student which is both informative and fun. Musical terms and expressions are introduced thr...
Mahler-Orch Studien/Pauken Sin. 1-9 (Vol. 1)
This method is a study of selected work by Mahler. Included works: Symphony 1-9
Tella-Tecnica Fondamentale Dei timpani
This method provides a wealth of information on starting to play timpani. The exercises and etudes are perfect for a beginning-intermediate player. Italian Text.
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
Passerone-Test
This method contains 16 exercises that address may of the issues associated with intermediate timpani playing. Passerone uses these exercises to develop many areas of playing,...
Stoffels-Studies for Kettledrums
This method includes extremely musical etudes and studies for the beginning timpanist. This method will take the student from very basic concepts to intermediate concepts in n...
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...
Friese/Lepak-Timpani Method
Timpani Method by Alfred Friese and Alexander Lepak (Friese/Lepak) is a complete and extensive method for timpani. Each essential skill is covered: basic theory, tec...
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, ...
Ludwig-Timpani Instructor
The Ludwig Timpani Instructor is a complete method for timpani. The method contains information that will be valuable to the beginning timpanist. In addition to practical info...
Bower-Vol 3 Bower Systems for Percussion-Timpani
This is the Third part of the Bower System for percussion. It is devoted exclusively to the timpani, giving a completer course of instruction on same and explaining all about ...
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.
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...
