Drums

The first place winner of the 1989 PAS Composition Contest this five-movement work is of international contest/recital quality.

This book combines The Art of Tambourine and Triangle Playing, The Art of Bass Drum and Cymbal Playing and The Art of Percussion Accessory Playing into one volume providing students and teachers with easy access to learning about the important instruments used in orchestra, band and various ensembles including percussion ensemble. It includes history, selection and performance techniques on bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, triangle and 17 percussion accessory instruments, designed for methods classes, school instrumental music classes and anyone interested in acquiring an in-depth understanding of percussion instruments. Especially useful for conductors, composers and arrangers since all essential techniques are covered in short etudes composed for each instrument.

This valuable collection of quick-to-read yet deeply insightful strategies is like finding expert trade secrets all placed in one convenient source. Contributors to the book were even eager to get a look at each other's ideas! With outstanding records of performance, workshop clinics, recordings, research, composition, leadership and teaching, the 57 authors provide their favorite recipes that cover an extreme range of topics from rudiments to rock, drum set to symphonic playing, and keyboard percussion to interpretation. There is something for everyone in this unique publication that will inspire all levels and types of teachers, ensembles and performers.

The most comprehensive drum set text available. Written by world-renown performer and clinician Ed Soph, this book provides an intelligent and practical approach to drum set playing for performers at any level.

This is a collection of musically challenging yet practical solos for the mature beginner through intermediate levels. Left pages contain no rolls, right pages utilize rolls - allowing students to experience dynamically expressive playing before rolls are fully developed. Solo features include: numerous dynamic changes a variety of meters including mixed meters short rolls (used to assist the developing drummer) each solo is a complete musical work a variety of formal structures to help develop an awareness of compositional styles suitable for contest, recital or supplementary lesson material.

Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tapping indications are introduced on each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method to be a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading and musical drumming. An excellent method for class instruction, private lessons or as a supplement to any band method.

A comprehensive and musical beginning method that includes rudiments, reading, duets, repetition exercises, multiple drum studies and composition assignments.

A brand new edition of this internationally acclaimed classic snare drum method with play along CD. This reengraved comprehensive and musical beginning through intermediate level method includes reading studies, duets, stick control exercises, multiple drum studies, rudiments and student composition assignments.

A collection of fifteen advanced musical duets for performance during recitals, examinations, chamber music portions of band and orchestra concerts, solo and ensemble festivals or simply as a means of developing musicianship and ensemble skills. The CD included with this volume allows either part to be played together or individually.