{"product_id":"parks-blue-steel","title":"Parks-Blue Steel-3T","description":"\u003cp\u003eRob Parks titled Blue Steel after a steel drum group he played in at the University of Kentucky, and the musical inspiration is easy to hear. The piece uses calypso rhythms, steel drum “strumming” patterns, and drum set influence. At points, the performer is asked to strike the bowl of the drum with one hand while playing on the drumhead with the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of character and an introduction to extended playing techniques, this work is ideal as learning material for developing players!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis solo can also be found in The Blue Book - Volume 3 along with over 40 other solos for snare drum, drum set, mallet keyboard, and timpani.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Steel ships as a printed, professionally bound folio with a full color cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of players: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Elementary\/intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrumentation: 3 timpani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43826925142070,"sku":"TSPCS21-011","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/parks-blue-steel-3t.jpg?v=1773508950","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/parks-blue-steel","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}