Saul Goodman: Modern Method for Timpani

Saul Goodman: Modern Method for Timpani
Author: Saul Goodman
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2000-05-04
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457406829

This is an updated version of the famous Saul Goodman Modern Method for Tympani. Roland Kohloff was the Fundamentals Editor, and Gary Werdesheim was the Music Editor, under the direction of Anthony J. Cirone. Many pages were re-engraved and many photographs have been re-done. This edition will continue the legacy of Saul Goodman as teacher and mentor to generations of percussion students, teachers, and performers.

Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone

Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone
Author: Morris Goldenberg
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1950
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457403101

The "Goldenberg book" has been used by generations of orchestral mallet players to develop their skills. As well as studies and etudes, this book includes excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for keyboard percussion instruments. This edition, edited by Tony Cirone, includes phrasings that were inherent in the music but not specifically written out. Stickings are also addressed: the original stickings are in uppercase letters, and the added stickings are in lowercase. This book is the primary source for keyboard percussion players to learn technique and orchestral repertoire.

4 Mallet Democracy for Marimba

4 Mallet Democracy for Marimba
Author: Jack Van Geem
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 56
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457458255

A collection of studies and etudes for developing four-mallet independence in playing the marimba. It contains single hand studies, interval studies, rotation studies, parallel motion studies, four mallet arpeggio studies, and more. A must for the intermediate student of keyboard percussion.

Master Technique Builders for Snare Drum

Master Technique Builders for Snare Drum
Author: Anthony J. Cirone
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457455575

The actual daily practice routines used by professional symphonic and jazz drummers. The many variations of basic rudimental patterns make snare drum practicing a joy.

Modern School for Snare Drum

Modern School for Snare Drum
Author: Morris Goldenberg
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2002-09-19
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457404740

The "Goldenberg Book" has been used by generations of orchestral snare drum players to develop their skills. As well as studies and etudes, this book includes excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for snare drum and all of the instruments of the percussion family. This edition, edited by Tony Cirone, includes phrasings and stickings along with re-engraved etudes. This book is the primary source for percussionists to learn proper technique and important orchestral repertoire.

Fundamental Method for Timpani

Fundamental Method for Timpani
Author: Mitchell Peters
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 220
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457439315

Expertly written by timpanist/percussionist Mitchell Peters (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Fundamental Method for Timpani teaches the basics of timpani playing in a practical and musical way with numerous sticking, tuning and ear training exercises, plus over 60 musical etudes in a variety of styles. The book is organized into four chapters that may be used simultaneously: "General Information," "Basic Technique," "Etudes for Two Timpani" and "Etudes for Three and Four Timpani."

The Complete Timpani Method

The Complete Timpani Method
Author: Alfred Friese
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1985-03
Genre: Timpani
ISBN: 9780769234724

This is a complete and extensive method for timpani. Each essential skill is covered: basic theory (the building blocks of all music) * technique and facts (from sticking, muffling, and rolls to instrument care) * intonation (tuning of intervals, scales, glissandos, three and four timpani exercises) and a large selection of standard symphonic timpani repertoire (from the classics of Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, R. Strauss, Tschaikowsky, Wagner, and more).

Art of Percussion Accessory Playing

Art of Percussion Accessory Playing
Author: J. Cirone and Garw Anthony
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2000-03-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781574630657

(Meredith Music Percussion). A unique text providing information on the background, selection and fundamental performance techniques for 17 accessory instruments including wood block, claves, antique cymbals. temple blocks, cabasa, castanets and more. It also provides skill development exercises that cover the essential techniques for each instrument and, includes a list of selected literature from the band and orchestra repertoire. Each musical exercise includes a description of the technique being taught as well as a clear, instructional diagram.