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New Directions in Rhythm: Studies in 3/4 and 5/4 Jazz

2015-05-18T16:24:00Z

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[[Joe Morello]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1963 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Jomor]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Morello, Joe. ''New Directions in Rhythm: Studies in ¾ and 5/4 Jazz.'' Chicago, Illinois: Jomor Publications, 1963. 

The purpose of this book is to learn and be comfortable with odd time signatures because, in the 1960’s, this was becoming more popular in jazz. The exercises in this book aren’t meant to be played exactly like this while in a band, but more for a “systematic development of coordination and a musical approach to playing in these different time signatures.” Morello also wrote this book to answer many requests from students and professionals on how he uses the drum set. Someone who studies from this book should already know the basic fundamentals of the instrument. All in all, “this extensive study is to develop complete control of ride cymbal, bass drum, hi-hat and left hand so as to be able to play any combination of these rhythms at will with a natural feel.”

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
About the Author 
Preface 
Introduction 
How to Use This Book 
Combination Studies 
Notation 
Basic Ride Cymbal Variations in ¾ 
Bass Drum Rhythms 
Hi-Hat Rhythms 
Developing Independence in ¾ 
Application of Hi-Hat Variation to Musical Phrase 
Adding the Left Hand 
Combination Exercises 
Application of Left Hand Variation to the Musical Phrase 
Introduction to 5/4 
Basic Ride Cymbal Variations to 5/4 
5/4 Bass Drum Rhythms 
5/4 Hi-Hat Rhythms 
Adding the Left Hand in 5/4 

== Reviews ==
===Student Reviews===
I think this book is very useful for its purpose. The explanations are thorough and it goes through ride-cymbal rhythms, bass drum rhythms, and hi-hat rhythms individually and then starts developing independence. It’s a very step-by-step book and this process will have a successful outcome. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Books for Percussion by this Author==
{{Morello, Joe Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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The Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook

2015-05-18T16:23:00Z

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[[Tom Morgan]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2010 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[C. Alan]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Morgan, Tom. ''The Jazz Drummer’s Reading Workbook.'' Greensboro, North Carolina: C. Alan Publications, 2002. 

This book explains how jazz drummers have to read rhythmic figures, improvise, play with good technique, and play parts that compliment what the rest of the ensemble is playing. All of this can be difficult to accomplish without an ensemble to play along with, so this workbook provides sequential exercises that gradually add new figures and a CD to play along with. The CD allows the drummer to hear a professional play, listen to what he does, and then play along with him.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Introduction 
Time and Instrumentation 
Fills 
Developing Jazz/Swing Fills 
Downbeat Figures- Short Sounds 
Downbeat Figures- Long Sounds 
Downbeat Etudes 
THE DOWNBEAT BLUES 
Upbeat Figures- Short Sounds 
Upbeat Figures-Short Sound Etudes 
Upbeat Figures-Long Sounds 
Upbeat Figures- Long Sound Etudes 
Upbeat Figures-Short and Long Etudes 
Upbeat and Downbeat- Short and Long Etudes 
OUT OF THE FOG 
More Ensemble Figures 
SIGN OF THE TIMES 
Linear Patterns 
NATHAN’S NUMBER 
Hemiola Patterns 
THE BEAST’S DEBACLE 
Discography 
Combo Charts- Information 

== Reviews ==
===Student Reviews===
I think this book is very useful because it has a CD to play along to. The first track has the professional play and the drummer can listen and then the second track has the band without the drums so the drummer can do it on their own. This book is for someone who already knows the basics in music. For example, I know how to play drum set and read music, but I don’t know much about jazz and this book would be helpful to understand what the jazz drummer is supposed to do. It doesn’t spell everything out for the student though, it’s more of material that will help the understanding of it all. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Morgan, Tom Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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The Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook

2015-05-18T16:20:33Z

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[[Tom Morgan]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2010 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[C. Alan]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Morgan, Tom. ''The Jazz Drummer’s Reading Workbook.'' Greensboro, North Carolina: C. Alan Publications, 2002. 

This book explains how jazz drummers have to read rhythmic figures, improvise, play with good technique, and play parts that compliment what the rest of the ensemble is playing. All of this can be difficult to accomplish without an ensemble to play along with, so this workbook provides sequential exercises that gradually add new figures and a CD to play along with. The CD allows the drummer to hear a professional play, listen to what he does, and then play along with him.

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==
===Student Reviews===
I think this book is very useful because it has a CD to play along to. The first track has the professional play and the drummer can listen and then the second track has the band without the drums so the drummer can do it on their own. This book is for someone who already knows the basics in music. For example, I know how to play drum set and read music, but I don’t know much about jazz and this book would be helpful to understand what the jazz drummer is supposed to do. It doesn’t spell everything out for the student though, it’s more of material that will help the understanding of it all. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Morgan, Tom Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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The Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook

2015-05-18T16:19:28Z

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[[Tom Morgan]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2010 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[C. Alan]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Morgan, Tom. ''The Jazz Drummer’s Reading Workbook.'' Greensboro, North Carolina: C. Alan Publications, 2002. 

This book explains how jazz drummers have to read rhythmic figures, improvise, play with good technique, and play parts that compliment what the rest of the ensemble is playing. All of this can be difficult to accomplish without an ensemble to play along with, so this workbook provides sequential exercises that gradually add new figures and a CD to play along with. The CD allows the drummer to hear a professional play, listen to what he does, and then play along with him.

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Morgan, Tom Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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New Directions in Rhythm: Studies in 3/4 and 5/4 Jazz

2015-05-18T16:17:38Z

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[[Joe Morello]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1963 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Jomor]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Morello, Joe. ''New Directions in Rhythm: Studies in ¾ and 5/4 Jazz.'' Chicago, Illinois: Jomor Publications, 1963. 

The purpose of this book is to learn and be comfortable with odd time signatures because, in the 1960’s, this was becoming more popular in jazz. The exercises in this book aren’t meant to be played exactly like this while in a band, but more for a “systematic development of coordination and a musical approach to playing in these different time signatures.” Morello also wrote this book to answer many requests from students and professionals on how he uses the drum set. Someone who studies from this book should already know the basic fundamentals of the instrument. All in all, “this extensive study is to develop complete control of ride cymbal, bass drum, hi-hat and left hand so as to be able to play any combination of these rhythms at will with a natural feel.”

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
About the Author 
Preface 
Introduction 
How to Use This Book 
Combination Studies 
Notation 
Basic Ride Cymbal Variations in ¾ 
Bass Drum Rhythms 
Hi-Hat Rhythms 
Developing Independence in ¾ 
Application of Hi-Hat Variation to Musical Phrase 
Adding the Left Hand 
Combination Exercises 
Application of Left Hand Variation to the Musical Phrase 
Introduction to 5/4 
Basic Ride Cymbal Variations to 5/4 
5/4 Bass Drum Rhythms 
5/4 Hi-Hat Rhythms 
Adding the Left Hand in 5/4 

== Reviews ==
'''Student Reviews''' 
I think this book is very useful for its purpose. The explanations are thorough and it goes through ride-cymbal rhythms, bass drum rhythms, and hi-hat rhythms individually and then starts developing independence. It’s a very step-by-step book and this process will have a successful outcome. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Books for Percussion by this Author==
{{Morello, Joe Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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New Directions in Rhythm: Studies in 3/4 and 5/4 Jazz

2015-05-18T16:16:01Z

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[[Joe Morello]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1963 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Jomor]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Morello, Joe. ''New Directions in Rhythm: Studies in ¾ and 5/4 Jazz.'' Chicago, Illinois: Jomor Publications, 1963. 

The purpose of this book is to learn and be comfortable with odd time signatures because, in the 1960’s, this was becoming more popular in jazz. The exercises in this book aren’t meant to be played exactly like this while in a band, but more for a “systematic development of coordination and a musical approach to playing in these different time signatures.” Morello also wrote this book to answer many requests from students and professionals on how he uses the drum set. Someone who studies from this book should already know the basic fundamentals of the instrument. All in all, “this extensive study is to develop complete control of ride cymbal, bass drum, hi-hat and left hand so as to be able to play any combination of these rhythms at will with a natural feel.”

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==
'''Student Reviews''' 
I think this book is very useful for its purpose. The explanations are thorough and it goes through ride-cymbal rhythms, bass drum rhythms, and hi-hat rhythms individually and then starts developing independence. It’s a very step-by-step book and this process will have a successful outcome. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Books for Percussion by this Author==
{{Morello, Joe Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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New Directions in Rhythm: Studies in 3/4 and 5/4 Jazz

2015-05-18T16:15:10Z

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[[Joe Morello]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1963 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Jomor]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Morello, Joe. ''New Directions in Rhythm: Studies in ¾ and 5/4 Jazz.'' Chicago, Illinois: Jomor Publications, 1963. 

The purpose of this book is to learn and be comfortable with odd time signatures because, in the 1960’s, this was becoming more popular in jazz. The exercises in this book aren’t meant to be played exactly like this while in a band, but more for a “systematic development of coordination and a musical approach to playing in these different time signatures.” Morello also wrote this book to answer many requests from students and professionals on how he uses the drum set. Someone who studies from this book should already know the basic fundamentals of the instrument. All in all, “this extensive study is to develop complete control of ride cymbal, bass drum, hi-hat and left hand so as to be able to play any combination of these rhythms at will with a natural feel.”

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Books for Percussion by this Author==
{{Morello, Joe Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set

2015-05-18T16:12:58Z

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[[Marvin Dahlgreen]] 
[[Elliot Fine]] 



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1963 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Warner Brothers]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Dahlgren, Marvin. ''4-Way Coordination.'' New York: Henry Adler Incorporated, 1963. 

This book slowly breaks down how to make each hand and each foot independent on the drum set. Frist he starts out with melodic coordination meaning only one hand or one foot is being played at a time. It starts out with eighth notes, moves on to triplets, and then combines the two. The rest of the book is set up like this as he moves on to harmonic and 4-way coordination. Harmonic only plays two notes at a time which could be: both hands, both feet, or one hand and one foot. 4-way is meant to be played on a drum set and the notes indicate if you should hit a cymbal, hi-hat, or drum.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Introduction 
Melodic Coordination (Definition) 
Melodic Coordination (Exercises in 8th Notes) 
Eighth Note Solos in Melodic Coordination 
Melodic Coordination (Exercises in Triplets) 
Triplet Solos in Melodic Coordination 
Combining 8th Notes and Triplets in Solos 
Harmonic Coordination (Definition) 
Two-Part Harmonic Coordination (Exercises in 8th Notes) 
Eighth Note Solos in Two-Part Harmonic Coordination 
Two-Part Harmonic Coordination (Exercises in Triplets) 
Triplet Solos in Two-Part Harmonic Coordination 
Combining 8th Notes and Triplets in Solos 
Four-Way Coordination 
Four-Way Coordination on the Drum Set (using the right hand on the ride cymbal) 
Studies to Develop the Left Foot 
Adding the Left Hand 
Complete Independence in 2/4, ¾, 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4 Time 
Studies for Playing Three-beat Ideas in 4/4 Time 
Solos Written in Complete Independence 
Advanced Polyrhythmics 

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is very useful in learning to play drum set, especially if the main goal is to play both hands and both feet individually. It breaks it down step by step and the exercises are very useful to play with a metronome. If someone were to follow the directions in this book I have no doubt that they would successfully make each hand and foot independent by the end. It may be an old book, but it’s still very useful. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
Marvin Dahlgreen 
{{Dahlgreen, Marvin Books}} 
 
Elliot Fine 
{{Fine, Elliot Books}} 


== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set

2015-05-18T16:10:58Z

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[[Marvin Dahlgreen]] 
[[Elliot Fine]] 



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1963 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Warner Brothers]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Dahlgren, Marvin. ''4-Way Coordination.'' New York: Henry Adler Incorporated, 1963. 

This book slowly breaks down how to make each hand and each foot independent on the drum set. Frist he starts out with melodic coordination meaning only one hand or one foot is being played at a time. It starts out with eighth notes, moves on to triplets, and then combines the two. The rest of the book is set up like this as he moves on to harmonic and 4-way coordination. Harmonic only plays two notes at a time which could be: both hands, both feet, or one hand and one foot. 4-way is meant to be played on a drum set and the notes indicate if you should hit a cymbal, hi-hat, or drum.

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is very useful in learning to play drum set, especially if the main goal is to play both hands and both feet individually. It breaks it down step by step and the exercises are very useful to play with a metronome. If someone were to follow the directions in this book I have no doubt that they would successfully make each hand and foot independent by the end. It may be an old book, but it’s still very useful. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
Marvin Dahlgreen 
{{Dahlgreen, Marvin Books}} 
 
Elliot Fine 
{{Fine, Elliot Books}} 


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== References ==
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4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set

2015-05-18T16:10:15Z

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The Noble Snare (Volume 1)

2015-05-18T16:07:46Z

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[[Stuart Saunders Smith]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1988 
'''Edition''': Vol. 1 
'''Publisher''': [[Smith Publications]] 

== Overview ==
This book is for the advanced snare drummer. It’s a fun collection of snare drum solos that Stuart Saunders Smith received from a handful of different composers. There are challenging time signatures, multiple time signatures in a piece, groups of 5’s and 7’s, strange grace notes, rolls, stick changes, and even some pieces of untraditional notation using symbols and words.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Stuart Saunders Smith 
Ben Johnston 
Michael LaRosa 
Alexander Lepak 
Milton Babbitt 
Charles Boone 
David Macbride 
Udo Kasemets 

== Reviews ==
'''Student Reviews''' 
I think this book is great. It’s difficult and inspiring. It’s not a book that works on this technique and then another one; It’s full of complicated solos that work on a combination of techniques. It’s for one who wants to play music and not only work on techniques or rudiments. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist 

== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Last, First Books}} 



 
 

== References ==
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The Noble Snare (Volume 1)

2015-05-18T16:05:55Z

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[[Stuart Saunders Smith]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1988 
'''Edition''': Vol. 1 
'''Publisher''': [[Smith Publications]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
This book is for the advanced snare drummer. It’s a fun collection of snare drum solos that Stuart Saunders Smith received from a handful of different composers. There are challenging time signatures, multiple time signatures in a piece, groups of 5’s and 7’s, strange grace notes, rolls, stick changes, and even some pieces of untraditional notation using symbols and words.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Stuart Saunders Smith 
Ben Johnston 
Michael LaRosa 
Alexander Lepak 
Milton Babbitt 
Charles Boone 
David Macbride 
Udo Kasemets 

== Reviews ==
'''Student Reviews''' 
I think this book is great. It’s difficult and inspiring. It’s not a book that works on this technique and then another one; It’s full of complicated solos that work on a combination of techniques. It’s for one who wants to play music and not only work on techniques or rudiments. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist 

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Last, First Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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The Noble Snare (Volume 1)

2015-05-18T16:02:16Z

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[[First Last]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 20 
'''Edition''': c. 
'''Publisher''': [[James Wood Edition]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==



== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Last, First Books}} 



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== References ==
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Percussion in the School Music Program

2015-05-18T15:58:39Z

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[[Al Payson and Jack McKenzie]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1976 
'''Edition''': 2nd Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Paysonj Percussion Products]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
This book was created as a textbook for a college percussion methods course. It starts out discussing the parts of the snare drum and snare stick. Then, it moves on to how to hold the stick in both matched and traditional grip and where to play on the drum. Next it goes through the snare drum rudiments and provides exercises and short pieces that work on these techniques. The explanations are very detailed, thorough, and most have a picture to go with it. The rest of the book is organized in a similar way when it discusses the other percussion instruments. The next section discusses concert and marching percussion; what players and instruments are required and suggestions of where to place the instruments in an ensemble setting. Towards the end of the book, it provides an outline of what a professor could test for in a percussion methods course. Then it gives some tips about how to read percussion notation, how to maintain the instruments, suggestions on where to purchase instruments, and list of foreign terms that may be in percussion music.

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: The Instruments and their Performance Techniques 
Chapter II: Uses of Percussion 
Chapter III: Supplementary Information 

== Reviews ==
'''Student Reviews''' 
I think this book is a great method book for beginning percussionists. It provides more than the basic or generic explanations that other method books have. Although, some of the information and images might be a little outdated since the book was published in 1976. The detail and explanations that are in this book make me love it as a methods book…I just wish it had more recent information because there have been many changes in the percussion world since 1976. 
Rating: III (great book, too old) 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Last, First Books}} 



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== References ==
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Percussion in the School Music Program

2015-05-18T15:53:23Z

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Percussion Symposium: Manual Defining and Illustrating the Complete Percussion Section.

2015-05-18T15:51:43Z

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[[Vic Firth]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1966 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Carl Fischer]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
This method book was written specifically for conductors, band and orchestra teachers, composers, and percussion students. First he writes about the instrument: what it’s made of, the different parts, and the range. Then, he deeply discusses tone production and how and why one would want to sound this way. He talks about stick selections, tuning, playing techniques, and how to take care of the instrument. Also, there is a huge section on notation on each of these instruments. This is helpful because it answers confusing questions percussionist might have. For example, timpani rolls: Is it a continuous roll or should I attack each note separately? When there is a tie when should the roll stop? He provides examples of different notations to further explain.

As the focus starts to be on multiple instruments like the bongos, claves, ratchet, and other small instruments there are less specific details, but he still discusses how to play them and provides pictures. The concluding remark is individual advice to the composer, conductor, music educator, and the player.



== Chapters ==
Timpani 
Drums 
Mallet Percussion 
Cymbals and Gongs 
Accessories 
Stage Band Setup 
Latin American Instruments 
Percussion Effects 
Concluding Remarks 
Reference Listing of Eastern and South American Instruments 
Index of Instruments 
Index of Plates



== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I like this book. It even has instruments like the quijada (jawbone of an ass) and wind machine that I haven’t heard of. I like how far he goes into the notation of the instruments. Also, he has these charts throughout the book that explain relative pitch range of drums and the mallet percussion range. His pictures are more helpful than other method books I’ve seen. The weakness in this book is that he doesn’t tell you how to teach, but rather just explains information about percussion in general. 
Rating: IV 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Firth, Vic Books}} 



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The Drum and Percussion Cookbook

2015-05-18T15:49:58Z

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[[Rick Mattingly]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2006 
'''Edition''': c. 
'''Publisher''': [[Hal Leonard]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Mattingly, Rick. ''The Drums and Percussion Cook Book: Creative Recipes for Players and Teachers.'' Galesville, MD: Meredith Music Publications, 2008. 

This book has a tremendous amount of advice. Topics include how to practice well, interpreting a piece of music, and how to mentally get un-frustrated with a piece. Each person in this book was allowed a couple of pages to explain something to a percussionist. There is a wide range of topics and some of them get repeated, but they are written by percussionist like Christopher Deane, Michael Burritt, and Anthony Cirone who’s music I have played.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Fundamental Practicing 
Inspired Practice 
An Appetizing Rehearsal 
Southern Italian Tambourine Pizzica 
Playing with Other Instruments 
Creative Music-Making and the Drumset Player 
Feeding the Imagination 
Interpretation and Expression 
Cooking in Time 
For a Great Performance, Follow ALL the Directions 
Teaching Young Percussionists to Make Musical Choices 
Exploring Interpretation through Percussion Notation 
Making it to the Top 
Avoiding Mental Masonry 
Tasty Charts for the Drumline 
Savoring the Sounds 
Ride Cymbal a la Mode 
Vocabulary Crock Pot Stew 
Finding Musical Expression in Marimba Performance 
Snare Drum Gumbo 
Successful Time Playing in a Jazz Combo 
It’s Time 
The Elusive “Closed” Snare Drum Roll 
Cooking Up a World Percussion Ensemble 
A Healthy Marimba Breakfast 
Creative Practice 
Layering in a Rhythmic Cake 
Teacher as Student as Teacher 
A Multiple Percussion Approach to Drumset 
Making Your Compass 
Good Drum Circles Are Not Just “Pot Luck” 
A Good Practice Session Should be Like a Four-Course Meal 
Focused, Result-Oriented Practice Sessions 
Improving Time Feel 
A Tasty Alternative for the Light Practice Schedule 
Junk Food 
Analytical Listening 
A Deeper Groove 
Teaching a Fast Learner 
How to Get Good 
Feeding Difficult Students 
It’s All about the Basics 
Recipe for an Orchestral Percussion Audition 
A Creative Recipe for the Improvising Vibist 
A Well-Rounded Approach to Musical Growth 
Recipe for Chart Reading 
A Tasteful Concert Bass Drum 
Drumset Balance 
If You Can Sing it You Can Play it 
Developing a Unique Voice 
Practicing and Playing the Drumset 
Improved Snare Drum Solo Scores 
What Are You Prepared to Do? 
Private Lessons for the Beginner- Like a Well-Balanced Meal 
Frame Drum Chops with Spicy Rudimental Marinade 
Recipe for a Thinking Musician 
A Recipe for Success! 

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is great. It isn’t exactly a method book, but it offers great advice by composers who write the music I play. Because of this, I would use this book. 
Rating: II 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Mattingly, Rick Books}} 



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The Drum and Percussion Cookbook

2015-05-18T15:46:37Z

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The Drum and Percussion Cookbook

2015-05-18T15:44:49Z

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Fundamental Studies for Timpani

2015-05-18T15:42:26Z

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[[Garwood Whaley]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1973 
'''Edition''': c. 
'''Publisher''': [[Meredith]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Whaley, Garwood. ''Fundamental Studies for Timpani.'' N.Y., JR Publications, Inc, 1973. 
The beginning of this book goes over how to hold the sticks and the playing technique. The first exercises are quarter notes and eighth notes. Then he moves on to rolls, muffling, the staccato stroke, and cross sticking. He briefly explains there purposes and then gives a few pages of music working on this specific technique. Then he moves on to section two, which provides the musician with examples of standard timpani parts and combine all of the previously learned techniques. Section three has twenty-four short exercises that work on tuning the drum during rests and becoming comfortable with the intervals.

== Chapters ==
There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is good for a beginning player, but he only uses two drums throughout the whole book. Also, he goes over tuning the drums, but never mentions using a tuning fork. A timpanist must use a tuning fork. A good thing about this book is that he subtly introduces the student to musical terms, dynamics, subdivisions, and a variety of time signatures (with instructions on how to count them) without over whelming the student with information. This book is alright for the beginning timpanist, but if they wish to move past the basics they will need a different book. 
Rating: III 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
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Fundamental Studies for Timpani

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[[Garwood Whaley]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1973 
'''Edition''': c. 
'''Publisher''': [[Meredith]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Whaley, Garwood. ''Fundamental Studies for Timpani.'' N.Y., JR Publications, Inc, 1973. 
The beginning of this book goes over how to hold the sticks and the playing technique. The first exercises are quarter notes and eighth notes. Then he moves on to rolls, muffling, the staccato stroke, and cross sticking. He briefly explains there purposes and then gives a few pages of music working on this specific technique. Then he moves on to section two, which provides the musician with examples of standard timpani parts and combine all of the previously learned techniques. Section three has twenty-four short exercises that work on tuning the drum during rests and becoming comfortable with the intervals.

== Chapters ==
There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Whaley, Garwood Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Fundamental Studies for Timpani

2015-05-18T15:41:14Z

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[[Garwood Whaley]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1973 
'''Edition''': c. 
'''Publisher''': [[Meredith]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Whaley, Garwood. ''Fundamental Studies for Timpani.'' N.Y., JR Publications, Inc, 1973. 
The beginning of this book goes over how to hold the sticks and the playing technique. The first exercises are quarter notes and eighth notes. Then he moves on to rolls, muffling, the staccato stroke, and cross sticking. He briefly explains there purposes and then gives a few pages of music working on this specific technique. Then he moves on to section two, which provides the musician with examples of standard timpani parts and combine all of the previously learned techniques. Section three has twenty-four short exercises that work on tuning the drum during rests and becoming comfortable with the intervals.

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Whaley, Garwood Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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The Logic of it All: Professional Secrets Applying Imagination to Percussion Techniques

2015-05-18T15:39:33Z

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The Logic of it All
By Anthony Cirone and Joe Sinai

== Overview ==
Cirone, Anthony J., and Joe Sinai. ''The Logic of It All: Professional Secrets Applying Imagination to Percussion Techniques.'' Menlo Park, Cal.: Cirone Publications, 1977. 
This book discusses, in depth, the sounds and playing techniques of these instruments. For example, in the snare drum section it discusses the difference between calf heads, plastic heads, wire snares, gut snares, wood shells, and metal shells. It goes into what sounds each would produce and why one would want that sound. Also, there are many pictures to indicate playing spots and how to hold the instruments. It even has a step by step example of how to crash the cymbals. The end of the book discusses pieces such as: Capriccio Espagnol by Rimsky-Korsakow, Concerto for Orchestra by Bela Bartok, and Symphonie No. 4 by Tschaikowsky. First, it lists observations of the piece which could include how the instrument should be set up or how the dynamic is marked forte, but often is played softer. Then it lists interpretations, or playing techniques, as in where to play on the instrument and how the ties of drum rolls should be played.

== Chapters ==
Table of Contents: 
Introduction 
Snare Drum 
Cymbals 
Triangle 
Tambourine 
Bass Drum 
Castanets 
Tam Tam 
Bells 
Xylophone 
Chimes 
Observations and Interpretations on excerpts 

== Reviews ==
'''Student Reviews''' 
I think this book is helpful because it discusses different playing techniques and what sound you are trying to get out of the instrument. I also like the excerpts at the end because it is very helpful advice for auditions. The weakness about this book is that it is fairly old, it doesn’t discuss all of the percussion instruments, and it doesn’t go into as much detail as other books. Also, there were techniques in there that I didn’t agree with. I think this book would be helpful, but I also think there are better method books out there. 
Rating: II 
Review by Ashley Feist

The Logic of it All: Professional Secrets Applying Imagination to Percussion Techniques

2015-05-18T15:38:55Z

Afeist:

The Logic of it All
By Anthony Cirone and Joe Sinai

== Overview ==
Cirone, Anthony J., and Joe Sinai. ''The Logic of It All: Professional Secrets Applying Imagination to Percussion Techniques.'' Menlo Park, Cal.: Cirone Publications, 1977. 
This book discusses, in depth, the sounds and playing techniques of these instruments. For example, in the snare drum section it discusses the difference between calf heads, plastic heads, wire snares, gut snares, wood shells, and metal shells. It goes into what sounds each would produce and why one would want that sound. Also, there are many pictures to indicate playing spots and how to hold the instruments. It even has a step by step example of how to crash the cymbals. The end of the book discusses pieces such as: Capriccio Espagnol by Rimsky-Korsakow, Concerto for Orchestra by Bela Bartok, and Symphonie No. 4 by Tschaikowsky. First, it lists observations of the piece which could include how the instrument should be set up or how the dynamic is marked forte, but often is played softer. Then it lists interpretations, or playing techniques, as in where to play on the instrument and how the ties of drum rolls should be played.

== Chapters ==
Table of Contents: 
Introduction 
Snare Drum 
Cymbals 
Triangle 
Tambourine 
Bass Drum 
Castanets 
Tam Tam 
Bells 
Xylophone 
Chimes 
Observations and Interpretations on excerpts 

== Reviews == 
'''Student Reviews''' 
I think this book is helpful because it discusses different playing techniques and what sound you are trying to get out of the instrument. I also like the excerpts at the end because it is very helpful advice for auditions. The weakness about this book is that it is fairly old, it doesn’t discuss all of the percussion instruments, and it doesn’t go into as much detail as other books. Also, there were techniques in there that I didn’t agree with. I think this book would be helpful, but I also think there are better method books out there. 
Rating: II 
Review by Ashley Feist

Fundamental Studies for Timpani

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The Solo Timpanist (26 etudes)

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The Solo Timpanist (26 etudes)

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The Solo Timpanist (26 etudes)

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Musical Studies for Pedal Timpani

2015-05-18T15:27:12Z

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[[Nick Woud]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1983 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Pustjen ]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Woud, Nick. ''Musical Studies for Pedal Timpani.'' Pustjens Percussion Publications, 1983. 

This book contains 60 etudes that work on musical aspects that the timpanist will encounter such as: glissandi with and without slurs, fast and slow tuning changes, difficult meter changes, rhythmic importance, and melodic importance. The etudes get longer and more difficult the further you get into the book.

== Chapters ==
There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is good for timpani techniques. It is most likely for the intermediate player who wants to get better. Although, the book looks like someone drew the notes in with a pen instead of it being professionally done by a computer. This doesn’t have anything to do with the musical quality, but if a composer is publishing his work wouldn’t he want it to look professional? 
Rating: III 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
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== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Musical Studies for Pedal Timpani

2015-05-18T15:26:31Z

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[[Nick Woud]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1983 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Pustjen ]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Woud, Nick. ''Musical Studies for Pedal Timpani.'' Pustjens Percussion Publications, 1983. 

This book contains 60 etudes that work on musical aspects that the timpanist will encounter such as: glissandi with and without slurs, fast and slow tuning changes, difficult meter changes, rhythmic importance, and melodic importance. The etudes get longer and more difficult the further you get into the book.

== Chapters ==
There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Woud, Nick Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Musical Studies for Pedal Timpani

2015-05-18T15:25:50Z

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[[Nick Woud]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1983 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Pustjen ]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Woud, Nick. ''Musical Studies for Pedal Timpani.'' Pustjens Percussion Publications, 1983. 

This book contains 60 etudes that work on musical aspects that the timpanist will encounter such as: glissandi with and without slurs, fast and slow tuning changes, difficult meter changes, rhythmic importance, and melodic importance. The etudes get longer and more difficult the further you get into the book.

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Woud, Nick Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Studies and Etudes for Timpani (Student Instrumental Course, Level 1 Elementary)

2015-05-18T15:23:34Z

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[[Sandy Feldstein]] 



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1969 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Belwin]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $6.95   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Feldstein, Saul. ''Studies and Etudes for Timpani.'' Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York: Belwin Incorporated, 1969. 

This book is mostly for warm-ups and technical drills. It’s for the elementary level player and contains 59 Etudes. It works on cross sticking, introduces tuning changes, and dynamics. All the Etudes are pretty short, but it will be a helpful warm-up.

== Chapters ==
There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this is a good way to start out an elementary child. Although, there aren’t any larger pieces of music. The student would have good practice, but I like to do exercises and then do a piece of music that uses the exercises I just learned. Then I feel accomplished because I applied what I learned to an actual composition. 
Rating: II 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Feldstein, Sandy Books}} 



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== References ==
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Studies and Etudes for Timpani (Student Instrumental Course, Level 1 Elementary)

2015-05-18T15:22:47Z

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[[Sandy Feldstein]] 



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1969 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Belwin]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $6.95   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Feldstein, Saul. ''Studies and Etudes for Timpani.'' Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York: Belwin Incorporated, 1969. 

This book is mostly for warm-ups and technical drills. It’s for the elementary level player and contains 59 Etudes. It works on cross sticking, introduces tuning changes, and dynamics. All the Etudes are pretty short, but it will be a helpful warm-up.

== Chapters ==
There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Feldstein, Sandy Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Studies and Etudes for Timpani (Student Instrumental Course, Level 1 Elementary)

2015-05-18T15:22:07Z

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[[Sandy Feldstein]] 



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1969 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Belwin]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $6.95   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Feldstein, Saul. ''Studies and Etudes for Timpani.'' Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York: Belwin Incorporated, 1969. 

This book is mostly for warm-ups and technical drills. It’s for the elementary level player and contains 59 Etudes. It works on cross sticking, introduces tuning changes, and dynamics. All the Etudes are pretty short, but it will be a helpful warm-up.

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Feldstein, Sandy Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Technique for the Virtuoso Tympanist

2015-05-18T15:19:41Z

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[[Fred Hinger]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1981 
'''Edition''': c. 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Jerona]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Hinger, Fred. ''Technique for the Virtuoso Tympanist.'' Hackensack, New Jersey: Jerona Music
Corporation, 1981. 

This book is for one who already knows how to read and play snare drum and marimba music and knows some basic theory. It concentrates on the problems of timpani music like time signatures, tunings, and stickings. The beginning discusses phrasing, dampening, tuning, playing legato, etc. Then we turn to section two where there is practicing material for these techniques. “The Exercises will provide technical and coordination development… the Studies are pieces which combine the previous exercises into more interesting and musical experiences. The Etudes are a culmination of all the concepts presented in a manner in which they might appear in the musical repertoire of the orchestra today.” Also, included in the back is a list of repertoire that a professional timpanist may likely encounter.

== Chapters ==
There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is great for beginning and intermediate timpanist because it has a good amount of exercises and then a difficult study that follows and really focuses on what the student has just learned. Of course students can practice wrong, but this book is very clear in the instructions and the exercises are in an order which one can improve slightly one step at a time, so basically if the student follows the book correctly they will improve their skill. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
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Technique for the Virtuoso Tympanist

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[[Fred Hinger]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1981 
'''Edition''': c. 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Jerona]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Hinger, Fred. ''Technique for the Virtuoso Tympanist.'' Hackensack, New Jersey: Jerona Music
Corporation, 1981. 

This book is for one who already knows how to read and play snare drum and marimba music and knows some basic theory. It concentrates on the problems of timpani music like time signatures, tunings, and stickings. The beginning discusses phrasing, dampening, tuning, playing legato, etc. Then we turn to section two where there is practicing material for these techniques. “The Exercises will provide technical and coordination development… the Studies are pieces which combine the previous exercises into more interesting and musical experiences. The Etudes are a culmination of all the concepts presented in a manner in which they might appear in the musical repertoire of the orchestra today.” Also, included in the back is a list of repertoire that a professional timpanist may likely encounter.

== Chapters ==
There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Hinger, Fred Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

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Technique for the Virtuoso Tympanist

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[[Fred Hinger]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 1981 
'''Edition''': c. 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Jerona]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Hinger, Fred. ''Technique for the Virtuoso Tympanist.'' Hackensack, New Jersey: Jerona Music
Corporation, 1981. 

This book is for one who already knows how to read and play snare drum and marimba music and knows some basic theory. It concentrates on the problems of timpani music like time signatures, tunings, and stickings. The beginning discusses phrasing, dampening, tuning, playing legato, etc. Then we turn to section two where there is practicing material for these techniques. “The Exercises will provide technical and coordination development… the Studies are pieces which combine the previous exercises into more interesting and musical experiences. The Etudes are a culmination of all the concepts presented in a manner in which they might appear in the musical repertoire of the orchestra today.” Also, included in the back is a list of repertoire that a professional timpanist may likely encounter.

== Chapters ==
Chapter I: 
Chapter II: 
Chapter III: 
Chapter IV: 
Chapter V: 
Chapter VI: 



== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Hinger, Fred Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Simply Four: 4-Mallet Technique as Easy as 1-2-3...4

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[[Gifford Howarth]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2002 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Tapsoace]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Howarth, Gifford. ''Simply Four: 4-Mallet Technique as Easy as 1-2-3…4.'' Portland, Oregon: Tapspace Publications, 2002. 

This book is for high school students that need a solid foundation of mallet techniques and performing advanced repertoire. Howarth has come up with his own way to approach introducing both the Stevens and Burton techniques to younger students. There is three main sections: Technique, Exercises, and Etudes. There are several pictures on multiple pages showing how to hold the mallets (right and wrong way) and to further explain something. The DVD is very helpful because it’s Howarth showing how and why to do certain things whether it be, double-stops, how to do an exercise, how to hold the mallets, and how to strike the marimba.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Different Categories of Grips 
'''Chapter 1- The Stevens Grip''' 
The Inside Mallet 
The Outside Mallet 
Stevens Grip Checklist 
Common Grip Bad Habits 
Making Sure The Mallets Are Level 
Double-Stop Stroke 
Rolls 
Changing Intervals 
Larger Intervals 
Upper Keyboard/Lower Keyboard 
Independent Mallet Rotation 
Fine Tuning the Mallet Rotation 
Common Bad Rotation Habits 
Combining the Stevens Strokes 
Rotation Combinations and Tempo Control 
Double Rotations- Slow Tempo 
Fluid Rotations- Medium Tempo 
Double Lateral- Fast Tempo 
Sticking Combinations 
Shifts 
Advanced Sticking Combinations 
Ripple Rolls 
One-Hand Independent Roll 
'''Chapter 2- The Burton Grip''' 
Holding the Burton Grip 
The Inside Mallet 
The Outside Mallet 
Burton Grip Checklist 
The Basic Stokes 
Double Stops 
Changing Intervals (smaller) 
Changing Intervals (larger) 
Upper/Lower Keyboard 
Rotations 
'''Chapter 3- Technique Exercises''' 
Double-stop Exercises 
Wristin’ It 
Basic Double-Stop Motion 
Double-Stop Exercise No. 1 
Double-Stop Smalls 
Double-Stop Large 
Inside Mallet Motion 
Double-Stop Interval Expansion 
Double-Stop Inch Worm 
Double-Stop Exercise No. 2 
Double-Stop Diddy 
Double-Stop Leap Frog 
Rotation Exercises 
12/8 Three’s Exercise No. 1 
12/8 Three’s Exercise No. 2 
Three Groupings 
Double-Time Three Groupings 
In’s and Out’s 
Scales 
Other Scale Rotation Combinations 
Wristwist 
Outer Limits 
Double Rotations No. 1 
Double Rotations No. 2 
Fluid Rotations No. 1 
Fluid Rotations No. 2 
Double Laterals No. 1 
Double Laterals No. 2 
Sticking Combination Exercises 
Sticking Combination Variations 
Ripple Combinations 
Another Advanced Sticking Combo 
Independent Roll Stokes Exercise 
'''Chapter Four- Etudes''' 
Call and Answer 
All Rolls 
Etude d’Linear 
Caprice No. 1- Carcassi 
Little Etude- Schumann 
Appendix I- Suggested Repertoire 
Appendix II- Mallet Selection 

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this DVD is very helpful because it’s like a teacher that you can replay whenever you want. This could really help someone learning how to play marimba. I like that the book goes over both the Burton and Stevens grip because most books or teachers only talk about one way to play. This book is for the beginning student and it breaks down everything to very simple terms (terms that older students may learn very easily and quickly). Most of this book is just explanations and working on techniques, so if the student is looking for something fun to play I would recommend a different book. 
Rating: II (I wouldn’t teach it this way) 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
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Simply Four: 4-Mallet Technique as Easy as 1-2-3...4

2015-05-17T16:29:29Z

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Simply Four: 4-Mallet Technique as Easy as 1-2-3...4

2015-05-17T16:28:30Z

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Masterworks for Mallets: 50 Classic Masterpieces for Mallet keyboard Percussion

2015-05-17T16:27:07Z

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[[Beth Gottlieb]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2006 
'''Edition''': 1st 
'''Publisher''': [[Row-loff]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Gottlieb, Beth. ''Masterworks for Mallets: 50 Classic Masterpieces for Mallet Keyboard Percussion.'' Row-Loff Productions, 2006. 

This book has arrangements and transcriptions written by composers in the Baroque and Classical Periods. They are all two mallet etudes for the xylophone, but they can be played on any mallet instrument. This book will help the student practice the mood and character of these time eras when mallet instruments weren’t actually given a part to play.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Author’s Notes 
Polonaise from French Suite, No. 6- Bach 
Arabesque- Burgmuller 
Sarabande from Partita No. 1- Bach 
Passepied from “Melpomene” Suite- Fischer 
Gigue from Suite No. 1 for Violincello- Bach 
Tambourin- Mondonville 
Allegreo from Quartet in C- Mozart 
Minuet- Boccherini 
Scherzo from Partita No. 3- Bach 
Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik- Mozart 
Rondo from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik- Mozart 
Minuet 1 from Partita III- Bach 
Double from Partita No. 1 in B Minor- Bach 
Allegro from Sonatina- Kulhau 
Vivace from Sonatina- Kulhau 
Allegro Assai Vivace from Sonata III- Handel 
Giga from Partita No. 3- Bach 
Allegro Con Brio from Sonata II- Handel 
Sonata L. 388- Scarlatti 
Giga from Sonata VIII- Vivaldi 
Allegro from Sonata III- Handel 
Fantasie and Menuett from Suite No. 5- Mattheson 
Allemanda from Sonata XII- Vivaldi 
Allegretto from Sonatina- Clementi 
Allegro from Sonatina- Clementi 
Allegro Moderato from Violin Concerto- Bach 
Allegro Assai from Violin Concerto- Bach 
Sonatina- Kuhlau 
Gigue from Suite III- Bach 
Sonatina- Clementi 
Capricco from Sonata IX- Vivaldi 
Allegro in 3/8 Sonata VI- Handel 
Corrente from Partita No. 1- Bach 
Allegro Spiritoso- Senaille 
Presto from Concerto- Vivaldi 
Allegro from Concerto- Vivaldi 
Allegro from Sonata VI- Handel 
Allegro from Sonata V- Handel 
Sonata No. 12- Paganini 
Al. Moderato from Sonata V-Handel 
Fantasia- Handel 
Allemande French Suite No. 6- Bach 
Presto from Suite- Handel 
Rondo Alla Turca- Mozart 
Allegro from Sonata II- Bach 
The Marriage of Figaro- Mozart 
Air & Variations Suite No. 5-Handel 
Allegro from Concerto II- Bach 
Rondeau from Concerto- Bach 
Solfeggietto- Bach 

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is important for the professional musician because most instruments did have a part to play in the Baroque and Classical era and we should be able to play the same repertoire. Also, there is a lot of music theory that came from these time periods that percussionists could work and improve on. Although, it’s not exactly working on any particular technique, but the book is good for what it is intended for. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
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Masterworks for Mallets: 50 Classic Masterpieces for Mallet keyboard Percussion

2015-05-17T16:17:10Z

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Masterworks for Mallets: 50 Classic Masterpieces for Mallet keyboard Percussion

2015-05-17T16:16:32Z

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A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion

2015-05-17T16:14:39Z

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[[Mark Wessels]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 20 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Mark Wessels]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==
Wessels, Mark. ''A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion.'' Mark Wessels Publications. 

This book is for a beginning student. It teaches how to read music, the basics of music theory, and how to develop the keyboard technique. There is also a CD/DVD which has recordings of the music in the book that the student can play along to. This is great because it’s a real percussion ensemble playing real percussion instruments. This will help the student listen to the others playing along and be able to notice if they are playing the correct notes and counts. This is also a workbook that can be written in to learn to draw a treble clef, draw notes on a staff, write in counts, learn note names, and learn key signatures. This is a book that a student is guaranteed to learn from because it has so many things to play along with, write out, and it makes the student do the work. Also, there is a small section on beginning the timpani which explains where to play and how to play.

== Chapters ==

There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is fantastic because of how involved the student has to be in the book. It doesn’t just have music to play, it makes the student write in the book and do hands on learning for music theory. This is for a younger beginning student. The CD is helpful because there is an ensemble in the back ground playing for you, so you can listen and play with the percussionist and then the next track is the same song without the mallet part so the student can do it by herself. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Wessels, Mark Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion

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[[Mark Wessels]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 20 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Mark Wessels]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $0.00   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==



== Chapters ==

There is no table of contents.

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is fantastic because of how involved the student has to be in the book. It doesn’t just have music to play, it makes the student write in the book and do hands on learning for music theory. This is for a younger beginning student. The CD is helpful because there is an ensemble in the back ground playing for you, so you can listen and play with the percussionist and then the next track is the same song without the mallet part so the student can do it by herself. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Wessels, Mark Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Four Mallet Marimba Playing:A Musical Approach for All Levels

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[[Nancy Zeltsman]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2003 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Hal Leonard]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $19.95   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==

Zeltsman, Nancy. ''Four Mallet Marimba Playing: A Musical Approach for All Levels.'' Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003. 

This book has an influence of Morris Goldenberg’s ''Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone'', but it centers around the four-mallet technique instead of two mallets. It is for beginners and intermediate players who need practice coordinating different configurations of notes and there is difficult music in the back. The book is written in an easy to hard order and it is recommended that the student study this book with a teacher. There is a lot of explanations, pictures, and music in this book.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Preface 
Introduction 
'''Section One- Basics''' 
Choosing Mallets 
Traditional Four-Mallet Grip 
Basic Beating Spots 
Basic Strokes and Tone Production 
Basic of Four-Mallet Stickings 
Scales 
Basic Rolls 
Learning the Keyboard Layout 
Basic of Good Rhythm and “Feel” 
Basic of Good Phrasing 
Sight-Reading 
How to Practice 
'''Section Two- 50 Short Four Mallet Studies''' 
'''Section Three- Refinements''' 
Refining Strokes and Tone Production 
Relationship of Sticking Choices to Phrasing 
Refining Rolls 
One-Handed Rolls 
Refining Mallet Selection 
Building a Personal Repertoire 
How to Practice 
'''Section Four- 18 Intermediate-to-Advanced Adapted Solos''' 
Climbing Mountain by Mason Daring 
Maybe by Jean Hasse 
Bow Bells by Jean Hasse 
Allegro by Anonymous 
Sarabande by George Frederick Handel 
Allegretto by Anonymous 
Solfeggietto by Carl Phillipp Emanuel Bach 
Danses de Travers No. 1 by Erik Satie 
The Snow is Dancing by Claude Debussy 
For Susanna Kyle by Leonard Bernstein 
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 by Frederic Chopin 
Los Paraguas by Federico Chueca 
Bagatelle No. 4, Op. 126 by Ludwig van Beethoven 
Morning Glory by Duke Ellington 
Quincy by David Friedman 
Wallflower by Dan Trueman 
A La Orilla de un Palmar 
Ragamuffin by Michael Hedges 
'''Section Five- Advanced Solos and Chamber Music: Excerpts and Commentary ''' 
Solos: 
Three Moves for Marimba by Paul Lansky 
See Ya Thursday by Steven Mackey 
Merlin by Andrew Thomas 
Works for Violin and Marimba: 
Threedance (+ tabla/triangle) by Robert Aldridge 
Phantasmata by Gunther Schuller 
Tumblers (+ computer) by Alejandro Vinao 
About the Author 

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is great because of all the explaining she does. She tells you how to practice, how to hold the mallets correctly, and goes over all the scales and the circle of fifths. There are exercises that work on dynamics of each hand, intervals, and phrasing. This book is just very long and full of useful information. I don’t think anyone could go wrong by owning this book. Plus, Nancy Zeltsman is a very famous marimba soloist and has an influence on marimba music today, so learning how she plays and teaches can only help someone get better. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Zeltsman, Nancy Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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Four Mallet Marimba Playing:A Musical Approach for All Levels

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[[Nancy Zeltsman]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2003 
'''Edition''': 1st Edition 
'''Publisher''': [[Hal Leonard]] 
'''Cost''': Book Cost - $19.95   |   Supplemental Books - $0.00 

== Overview ==

Zeltsman, Nancy. ''Four Mallet Marimba Playing: A Musical Approach for All Levels.'' Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003. 

This book has an influence of Morris Goldenberg’s ''Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone'', but it centers around the four-mallet technique instead of two mallets. It is for beginners and intermediate players who need practice coordinating different configurations of notes and there is difficult music in the back. The book is written in an easy to hard order and it is recommended that the student study this book with a teacher. There is a lot of explanations, pictures, and music in this book.

== Chapters ==
'''Table of Contents''' 
Preface 
Introduction 
Section One- Basics 
Choosing Mallets 
Traditional Four-Mallet Grip 
Basic Beating Spots 
Basic Strokes and Tone Production 
Basic of Four-Mallet Stickings 
Scales 
Basic Rolls 
Learning the Keyboard Layout 
Basic of Good Rhythm and “Feel” 
Basic of Good Phrasing 
Sight-Reading 
How to Practice 
Section Two- 50 Short Four Mallet Studies 
Section Three- Refinements 
Refining Strokes and Tone Production 
Relationship of Sticking Choices to Phrasing 
Refining Rolls 
One-Handed Rolls 
Refining Mallet Selection 
Building a Personal Repertoire 
How to Practice 
Section Four- 18 Intermediate-to-Advanced Adapted Solos 
Climbing Mountain by Mason Daring 
Maybe by Jean Hasse 
Bow Bells by Jean Hasse 
Allegro by Anonymous 
Sarabande by George Frederick Handel 
Allegretto by Anonymous 
Solfeggietto by Carl Phillipp Emanuel Bach 
Danses de Travers No. 1 by Erik Satie 
The Snow is Dancing by Claude Debussy 
For Susanna Kyle by Leonard Bernstein 
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 by Frederic Chopin 
Los Paraguas by Federico Chueca 
Bagatelle No. 4, Op. 126 by Ludwig van Beethoven 
Morning Glory by Duke Ellington 
Quincy by David Friedman 
Wallflower by Dan Trueman 
A La Orilla de un Palmar 
Ragamuffin by Michael Hedges 
Section Five- Advanced Solos and Chamber Music: Excerpts and Commentary 
Solos: 
Three Moves for Marimba by Paul Lansky 
See Ya Thursday by Steven Mackey 
Merlin by Andrew Thomas 
Works for Violin and Marimba: 
Threedance (+ tabla/triangle) by Robert Aldridge 
Phantasmata by Gunther Schuller 
Tumblers (+ computer) by Alejandro Vinao 
About the Author 

== Reviews ==

===Student Reviews===
I think this book is great because of all the explaining she does. She tells you how to practice, how to hold the mallets correctly, and goes over all the scales and the circle of fifths. There are exercises that work on dynamics of each hand, intervals, and phrasing. This book is just very long and full of useful information. I don’t think anyone could go wrong by owning this book. Plus, Nancy Zeltsman is a very famous marimba soloist and has an influence on marimba music today, so learning how she plays and teaches can only help someone get better. 
Rating: I 
Review by Ashley Feist

== Awards ==



== Additional Study Materials ==



== Works for Percussion by this Author==
{{Zeltsman, Nancy Books}} 



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
<references/>


 
 

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Four Mallet Marimba Playing:A Musical Approach for All Levels

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Four Mallet Marimba Playing:A Musical Approach for All Levels

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