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| − | Chapter IV: <br> | + | Chapter IV: Keyboard Percussion |
| − | Chapter V: <br> | + | :This section covers the origins of several different classifications of keyboard instruments, including the range and mallet choices. Techniques such as grips, playing areas, and phrasing on keyboard instruments are explained in detail. <br> |
| + | Chapter V: Timpani | ||
| + | :In Chapter V the historical origins are covered, such as early compositions and the evolution of the timpani tuning system. Explains the importance of developing the timpanist, using skills like pitch recognition and audation. Cook then describes the physical features of the timpani such as heads, bowl sizes, ad tuning systems. Timpani technique is explained as well as how to tune the timpani for playing and grips, playing area, muting, and cross-sticking.<br> | ||
Chapter VI: <br> | Chapter VI: <br> | ||
Revision as of 21:41, 5 February 2015
General Info
Year: 2005
Edition: 3rd edition
Publisher: Schirmer Books
Cost: Book Cost - $168.95 | Supplemental Books - $0.00
Cook, Gary. Teaching Percussion 3rd edition. New York, Schirmer Books, 2005.
Overview
Chapters
Chapter I:
Chapter II:
Chapter III:
Chapter IV: Keyboard Percussion
- This section covers the origins of several different classifications of keyboard instruments, including the range and mallet choices. Techniques such as grips, playing areas, and phrasing on keyboard instruments are explained in detail.
Chapter V: Timpani
- In Chapter V the historical origins are covered, such as early compositions and the evolution of the timpani tuning system. Explains the importance of developing the timpanist, using skills like pitch recognition and audation. Cook then describes the physical features of the timpani such as heads, bowl sizes, ad tuning systems. Timpani technique is explained as well as how to tune the timpani for playing and grips, playing area, muting, and cross-sticking.
Chapter VI:
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Works for Percussion by this Author
Cook, Gary. Teaching Percussion 3rd edition. New York, Schirmer Books, 2005.
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