These 15 expertly written, intermediate-level solos were written as a companion to Fundamental Method for Timpani, but can act as supplementary material to the simultaneous study of any method book. Each solo is suitable for contests or juries and features a challenging variety of musical styles and contexts. / Timpani

Expertly written by percussionist Mitchell Peters this 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. Covers general information Basic Technique Etudes for two and Etudes for three and four Timpani.

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

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.

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

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.

The Beginning Band Collection contient douze arrangements de grande qualité pour Orchestre Junior. Cette collection permet à la fois de développer de façon importante votre matériel d?enseignement tout en offrant une solution plus économique. L?ensemble des œuvres ont été écrites par d?excellent compositeurs et pédagogues qui connaissent parfaitement les besoins des formations Juniors. Les pièces sont en parfaite adéquation avec l?expérience des musiciens. Le contexte est pédagogiquement structuré et musicalement motivant pour les Orchestres Juniors.

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 second volume of Thirty Studies for Timpani are built on technical examples and problems. New rhythms are developed to ensure progression to a high level. For all aspiring Timpani players Delécluse's Thirty Studies is essential having been compiled by a master of the instrumenthimself.

Grades 6 - 8. Par LCM. The second of the two books covering the timpani grade examinations for the popular London College of Music and Media percussion syllabus adds piano accompaniments to a number of the pieces, which represent a wide selection of exciting composers currently writing in this field. Three timpani are required for Grades 7 and 8. Details of tuning requirements, specimen sight-reading and aural tests, plus guidance for the viva voce, are included, along with a separate piano part supplied with the volume./ Recueil / Timbales

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