Timpani Method Books
Adams-Traditional Roll Etudes for the Modern Timpanist
Rolling is the way that the timpanist sustains a pitch. The objective is to play single strokes so smoothly that the individual strokes are not heard. The player creates a ...
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...
McClung-Fundamental Timpanist, The
The Fundamental Timpanist by Dr. Matthew McClung provides systematic training for timpanists of all levels looking to improve their stroke, roll, pitch, etc. It's the "Stick C...
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...
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...
Beck-Progressive Solos for Timpani
This collection is unique in that depending on the tempo selected, the solo can be a grade 1, grade 2 or grade 3. Therefore, the three solos equate to nine solos depending on ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Panzl-Audition Excerpts for Timpani with Vibraphone Accompaniment
Audition Excerpts for Timpani with Vibraphone Accompaniment by David Panzl provides the ideal audition preparation: with this arrangement the harmonically complicated orchestr...
Feldstein-Timpani Student-Level 3
The Belwin "Student Instrumental Course" is the first and only complete source for private instruction of all band instruments. Like instruments may be taught in classes. The ...
Parks/Ratliff-Blue Book vol. 3
In yet another extraordinary collection, James Campbell and his cohorts from the University of Kentucky present The Blue Book - Volume 3! Over forty composers (including Mr...
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...
Tantchev-Timpani Exercises vol. II
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...
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...
