Timpani Solo Sheet Music

Corrigan-Solos for the Developing Timpanist-2-4T

The pieces in Bruce Corrigan's Solos for the Developing Timpanist were written with the following ideas in mind: To provide solos for solo and ensemble contest; to pro... 

Peters-Tribal Serenade-4T

Driving sixteenth and eight note passages give this piece a tribal feel throughout. This is a excellent piece to develop fluid lateral motion on four timpani. Number o... 

Peters-Scherzo for Three Timpani-3T

Scherzo for Three Timpani by Mitchell Peters is a great introductory timpani solo. Many musical and rhythmic concepts are explored in this work. The ternary focus of t... 

Paulson-Phonology-4T

Phonology by Glenn Paulson was written after the composer temporarily lost his ability to think and speak as a result of a severe mountain biking accident. Phonology, which is... 

El Dabh-In Search of Three Goddesses-4T

In Search of Three Goddesses by Halim El-Dabh was written for and premiered by Blake Tyson at the 2007 Percussive Arts Society International Conventiion (PASIC). ... 

Levine-Diversions-6T

Bruce Levine's Diversions comprises 6 melodic pieces for 6 timpani. No pedal changes are required, allowing the performer to focus on phrasing and musicality. Good studies ... 

Ukena-Afro Cuban Conflict-4T

Afro Cuban Conflict by Todd Ukena for (4) solo timpani. The title says it all! Leave rock and roll or heavy metal behind. It lets you feature those afro-cuban licks that keep ... 

Youhass-Four Pieces for Unaccompanied Kettledrums-4T

"Four Pieces for Unaccompanied Kettledrums" is an exclusive Steve Weiss Music publication. Each piece can be performed separately or used in any combination. The four pieces e... 

Orfaly-Five Intermediate Pieces-4T

This collection is a valuable addition to the material fro developing timpanists. Advanced levels of musicality are stressed within the composition. Many of the odd-meterpassa... 

Ukena-Triplet Threes

Triplet Threes by Todd Ukena is a solo for timpani that requires three drums. As the title suggests, it incorporates many triplet figures. Number of players: 1 Difi... 

Kihle-Barrier-4T

Barrier by Jason Kihle presents a variety of challenges to the performer, including mixed and odd meters, left hand ostinato while the right hand plays melody, and a short leg... 

Flannigan-Tension/Release-4T

Tension/Release begins in a calm groove, with the timpani tuned towards their upper register. As the piece progresses, tension builds as figures shift from rhythmic passage... 

Ichiyanagi-Rhythm Gradation-4T

Rhythm Gradation by Toshi ichyanagi is an advanced solo for four timpani that makes extensive use of pedal technique. Each drum is notated on its own staff line in order to ma... 

Leonard-Solo Dialogue-4T/3 toms

Solo Dialogue is a work by Stanley Leonard that uses three tom toms in dialogue with timpani. No retuning of the timpani is involved in this piece. Number of players: 1... 

Dietz-Perfect Circles-4T

Perfect Circles by Brett Dietz is a set of 12 pieces that move through the circle of fifths, with the aim of supplementing the current repertoire. The titles of the pieces are... 

Adams, D.-Pentagonal Waves-5T (Bachovich Edition)

I composed Pentagonal Waves for Dr. Joseph Moore III on the occasion of his appointment to the Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Texas, Brownsville. The titl... 

Rife-Rhythmic Chants-4T

A three movement timpani solo full of drive and intensity, Rhythmic Chants by Marilyn Rife requires four drums. Parts of the music allow the player to use their fingertips ra...