Richards-Exercises for Mallet Instruments

Emil Richards' Exercises for Mallet Instruments contains jazz licks in all keys, adapted from teh music of Debussy, Ravel, Bartok, Stravinsky, John Coltrane, and Charile Parker. The etudes presented in this book are designed to improve reading technique and make one aware of some musical cycles and harmonic relationships. These etudes (for vibraphone, marimba, and other instruments) will prove to help you greatly expand your knowledge of these important skills necessary for playing jazz.