Shen-Six Concert Etudes-P/V/4T/8 Rotos

The Six Concert Etudes by Hsueh-Yung Shen may be performed separately or as a set. Each etude works on every technical aspect associated with each instrument. For example, the first movement, Alternating Strokes for Snare Drum, utilizes every part of the drum using snare drum sticks, hands, and brushes, playing with the snares on and off.

Number of players: 1
Difficulty: Intermediate

Instrumentation: Snare drum, 4 timpani, vibraphone, 8 rototoms, crotales, China cymbal, 3 suspended cymbals, sizzle cymbal, chimes