Timpani Method Books

Goodman-Modern Method for Timpani

This is an updated version of the famous Saul Goodman Modern Method for Timpani . Roland Kohloff was the Fundamentals Editor, and Gary Werdesheim was the Music Editor, u... 

Hochrainer-Etuden for Timpani (Vol. 1)

Richard Hochrainer's Etuden for Timpani , Volume 1 contains 70 etudes and exercises for timpani. The studies are logically progressive, beginning with exercises of rela... 

Firth-Solo Timpanist

Vic Firth's book, The Solo Timpanist , is a collection of 26 progressive etudes for timpani, complete with instructions from the author. Topics covered include muffling... 

Delecluse-20 Studies for Timpani

Jacques Delecluse's 20 Studies for Timpani contain 20 progressive etudes inspired by symphonic repertoire. The studies have been written for 2-5 Timpani, and are meant... 

Carroll-Exercises, Etudes and Solos for the Timpani

Exercises, Etudes and Solos for the Timpani by Raynor Carroll contains more than 500 exercises, 100 etudes and 17 solos for two, three and four timpani. Also includes e... 

Peters-Fundamental Method for Timpani

Expertly written by timpanist/percussionist Mitchell Peters (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Fundamental Method for Timpani teaches the basics of timpani playing in a practical and... 

Hochrainer-Etuden for Timpani (Vol. 2)

A collection of progressive 56 etudes for 2-4 Timpani. A great intermediate to moderately advanced level book for the practicing timpanist! 

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... 

Hochrainer-Etuden for Timpani (Vol. 3)

This is the third installment of Richard Hochrainer's etudes for timpani. It covers a wide range of material that will challenge most timpanists. Hochrainer has included and e... 

Woud-Symphonic Studies for Timpani

Symphonic Studies for Timpani by Nick Woud are based on symphonic repertoire, and composed for training and guiding the serious timpani student. The studies may be used... 

Beck-Concepts for Timpani

Concepts for Timpani by John Beck reflects a natural approach to the instrument. An approach, that if perfected, will produce a quality sound that will blend with music... 

Delecluse-30 Studies for Timpani Volume 3

Thirty Studies for Timpani by Jacques Delecluse are split into 3 separate books that have been carefully graded. This is Volume 3 of the series. Each book contains 10 ... 

Gay-Pedal to the Kettle

Timpani lessons seeming a little sluggish? Pauken solos need some revving up? Pedal to the Kettle by Kirk J. Gay goes under the hood to address the demands placed on to... 

Delecluse-30 Studies for Timpani Volume I

Thirty Studies for Timpani by Jacques Delecluse are split into 3 separate books that have been carefully graded. This is Volume 1 of the series. Each book contains ... 

Hinger-Technique for the Virtuoso Timpanist

Technique for the Virtuoso Timpanist is one of the most comprehensive methods ever written for timpani. Fred Hinger takes his years of experience and pours it into this... 

Knauer/Behsing-Paukenschule

Paukenschule is a method book that advances the student with a diverse offering of source material. The exercises and etudes provided by Heinrich Knauer will allow t... 

Tafoya-Working Timpanist's Survival Guide

The Working Timpanist's Survival Guide by John Tafoya includes the most commonly asked orchestral timpani excerpts at auditions today. This invaluable resource contain... 

Weitzel-Timpani Roll, The

The Timpani Roll (Trrr) by Arend Weitzel is built around exercises that can be used for working on specific areas of technique. This book does not claim to teach the r... 

Woud-Timpani Challenge

Timpani Challenge by Nick Woud contains pages of studies designed to work on challenges presented in orchestral music. "In this book, I once more have tried to p... 

Delecluse-50 Daily Exercises for Timpani

As the title implies, 50 Daily Exercises for Timpani by Jacques Delecles should provide the student percussionist who wants to improve the speed and endurance of his te...