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 roll from beginning to end but rather it offers material with which the timpani roll can be trained and refined. This book concentrates on 3 main areas - coordination of hands and arms, speed, and stamina (for long rolls). Using this book will help the player to develop effortless playing allowing them to be free to concentrate on playing musically rather that focusing on technique.