Par MANTOVANI BRUNO. Contrary to what one might think, it is particularly difficult to write a solo or concertante work for an instrument that a person is very familiar with. Whenever I encounter this situation, I always feel a certain reserve or prudence, or even apprehension about leaning toward facility, in terms of gestures. Lack of objectivity can result in the imagination being more instrumental than purely musical. However, when Benoît Cambreling came to me proposing that I write a concerto for timpani, I did not hesitate for an instant because this instrument possesses extraordinary and often under exploited musical potential. This percussion instrument often provides a type of harmonic and rhythmic base in the orchestra, but can also assume the role of a soloist. I began by writing an etude for solo timpani making use of glissandi, rhythmic inflections, as well as the melodic potential. Once this first step was completed, I began to 'orchestrate' the etude, or rather to extend the instrumental material into the orchestra by creating illusions of resonance, doublings, and echoes. Sometimes, the timpani also become a reservoir of ideas for the orchestra capable of triggering textures (as in instrumental electronic music). Here however, the instrument is above all treated in a melodic manner, reinforced, or not, by orchestral instruments that create a backdrop and the illusion of extension./ Répertoire / Timbales

Category: Percussion - Miscellaneous Educational Books and Manuals Format: Book & 2 CDs Covers traditional and contemporary timbale patterns, rhythms for cowbell, cascara, cymbal, and more, tuning and maintenance, basic reading and notation, and patterns for school music ensembles. With two CDs of audio examples and play-along tracks.

Internationally acclaimed by today's leading teachers Primary Handbook For Timpani is designed for the beginner at any age. This method provides a complete introduction to timpani playing for private lesson or classroom use. The play-along CD also makes this the ideal self-instruction method.Play-along this CD features recordings for every exercise.Systematic approach designed for the very beginning student.Adopted by today's leading timpani performer/educators.Tuning studies.Solos studies suitable for contest recital and audition.Comprehensive information on timpani fundamentals.Technical studies to develop: Rolls Staccato Muffling Cross-sticking

With few study books exisiting for the Timpani Jacques Delécluse ensures that this gap is filled with his excellent Thirty Studies for Timpani. French percussionist and composer Delécluse studied at the Paris Conservatoire in the mid-1900s winning many prizes. The exercises in the first volume of Thirty Studies for Timpani are built on technical examples and problems intended for students who have just started learning the technicalities of the instrument. Rhythms are developed to ensure continuous progression. For all aspiring Timpani players Delécluse's ThirtyStudies is essential having been compiled by a master of the instrument himself.

An Intermediate Method for Individual or Group Instruction. Par BLACK DAVE / BERNOTAS CHRIS. Part of the Sound Innovations family, Sound Percussion fills the need for a comprehensive percussion method that provides a clear progressions of notes, rhythms, and skills that can be used for group or individual lessons. Sound Percussion has a clear and flexible approach with plenty of reinforcement. Books are available: Teacher's Score - Snare Drum and Bass Drum - Mallet Percussion - Timpani - Accessory Instruments. Sound Percussion contains seven sections covering everything from setting up the instruments to percussion ensemble performance. Sections include: Sound Preparation - Sound Rhythm - Sound Meter - Sound Rudiments - Sound Rolls - Sound Effects - Sound Performance.Directors can work through the book(s) progressively, or jump from sectiontosection in order to address the specific educational needs of their students. The mallet book, however is more sequential by nature of note introduction. Skills are introduced with a backwardbydesign approach. Learning goals are first identified, and then exercises are logically designed with obtainable steps that lead you toward achieving that goal. This is particularly helpful for mallet note recognition and snare drum rolls. Sound Percussion is a comprehensive resource that's perfect for teaching your students the fundamentals necessary to becoming wellrounded percussionists. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Méthode / Méthode / Timbales

Three Dances for Solo Timpani was written in 1998 and dedicated to percussionist Neil Grover. The dances can be performed as individual solo works or together as a suite. Melodic intervals and timbre contrasts provide color for each dance. Subtle ambiguity in rhythm, pulse, and pacing create a challenge for the performer and listener. The composer was influenced by several different styles and periods of music in the writing of Three Dances.

Solos for Beginning through Early Intermediate level musicians
1st Recital Series rassemble 12 solos de styles variés qui permettent aux instrumentistes de niveau débutant à élémentaire de travailler des compositions originales et des arrangements d??uvres accordant une large place à l?expression et à la musicalité. Sur le compact disc, chaque morceau est joué à titre de démonstration. L?instrument soliste peut ensuite interpréter les pièces avec l?accompagnement seul. Et pour jouer en direct lors d?un concert, il est également possible d?acquérir les accompagnements de piano rassemblés dans des recueils vendus séparément.
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Kaitlin´s music box - Lindsay, Ann
The koi pod - Alan, Craig
Just as I am - Elliot, C. / Hannickel, Mike
The Can-Can - Offenbach, Jacques / Alan, Craig
Grandfather\'s clock - Work, Henry Clay / Hannickel, Mike
The Entertainer - Joplin, Scott / Lindsay, Ann
Arioso - Bach, Johann Sebastian / Alan, Craig
Along Came a Spider - Hannickel, Mike
Pizzicati from Sylvia - Delibes, Léo / Lindsay, Ann
Funeral March of a Marionette - Gounod, Charles François / Lindsay, Ann
Theme from String Quartet #2 Nocturne - Borodin, Alexander Porfirewitsj / Curnow, James
Rondeau - Nouret, Jean Joseph / Curnow, James / Partitions classique / Cuivres et percussions / Percussion / CURNOW

La collection DE HASKE PERCUSSION SERIES est constituée de quatre méthodes en deux volumes qui vous permettront d'apprendre les techniques de base dans un contexte ludique et motivant. Le contenu est présenté de façon claire et précise. Chaque chapitre s'ouvre sur la présentation d'une nouvelle figure ou combinaison rythmiques suivie d'exercices techniques. Parallèlement au travail du rythme et des techniques fondamentales, les élèves interpréteront de nombreux morceaux (solos, duos et canons) qui leur permettront de se concentrer sur la musicalité. / Timbales / niveau : Débutant

This book/CD package teaches Timbales as played by the master percussionist Changuito. Topics include setup tuning the clave fills independence exercises listening recommendations and a glossary of terms. Various styles are studied such as Danzon Abanico Chachacha Mambo Pilon Mozambique Merensongo Conga 6/8 Rhythms Timba Songo Laye and Afro-Cuban. Examples on the CD are performed by Changuito.