A collection of five recital-type pieces that can be prepared in a short amount of time. The solos are very diverse, yet address many technical and musical aspects of the instrument. The CD accompaniments offer an array of exciting, contemporary...

Fifty advanced studies for timpani consisting of the maximum in rhythmical interest and dynamics. Based on the rhythms of Portraits in Rhythm for snare drum, these etudes make excellent pieces for exams or recitals. DetailsPublisher: ALFRED ...

A collection of five original solos based on the famous orchestral timpani parts of Mahler, Stravinsky, Bartok, Berlioz, and Beethoven. Musical and challenging, the solos are designed to develop the timpani student's rolls, dexterity, sound, dynamic...

Techniques and etudes for developing the art of timpani playing for beginning students. A companion book to The Orchestral Snare Drummer and The Orchestral Mallet Player. DetailsPublisher: ALFRED Publication Date: 3/1985Author(s):...

A collection of 770 technical exercises for timpani covering sticking, muffling, rolls, staccato, tuning studies, and cross rhythms. Endorsed by leading timpanists. DetailsPublisher: ALFRED Publication Date: 3/1985Author(s): Dowd,...

Written to include common challenges often encountered by today's timpanist. Meter changes, tuning changes and dynamic contrasts are carefully introduced throughout the collection. Includes individually graded works for two, three and four drums. A...