Cirone-Portraits in Rhythm

The Standard in Concert Snare Drum Literature

Portraits in Rhythm by Anthony J. Cirone is universally recognized as one of the classic snare drum method books in print today. Required studying for percussion majors at universities worldwide, this masterful publication presents challenging, stimulating material designed for the intermediate and advanced percussion student.

50 Challenging Musical Solos

Unlike method books that strictly focus on rudimental technique, Portraits in Rhythm focuses heavily on musicality, phrasing, and expression. The book contains 50 distinct musical solos, alongside brief performance notes from Cirone, that will push your dynamic control and rhythmic accuracy to the next level.

• Develop Phrasing and Expression: Move beyond basic sticking to treat the concert snare drum as a truly musical instrument.
• Master Complex Meters: Navigate intricate time signatures, odd meters, and challenging rhythmic groupings.
• Refine Dynamic Control: Build the extreme dynamic sensitivity required for orchestral and symphonic performance.

Perfect for Auditions and Recitals

Because these etudes demand such a high level of musicality and technical proficiency, they are frequently utilized as standard audition material for all-state bands, university admissions, and professional orchestra chairs. It is an absolute must-own text for any serious classical percussionist.