The most comprehensive method for keyboard percussion ever written. A complete course of 50 lessons including ragtime, improvising, blues and exercises for individual hand development.
This reissued classic is a comprehensive series of lessons that includes the entire circle of keys. Though seemingly simple lessons, they work miracles toward the progress of the student and they are...
A unique text providing information on the background, selection and fundamental performance techniques for 17 accessory instruments including wood block, claves, antique cymbals. temple blocks, cabas...
A collection of 8 percussion ensembles grades 2-6 written specifically for use in the junior/senior high school and the college methods class, a variety of styles, levels of difficulty and idioms. Inc...
Arranged for xylophone solo(s) and band, this exciting feature spotlights one or more keyboard percussionists in front of the band.
This text provides an eclectic collection of unaccompanied solo works for keyboard percussion. The works contained were originally composed for instruments alone and are uniquely suitable for recitals...
This outstanding contest solo makes extensive use of dynamics applied to rudimental rhythmic figures. Appearing on state solo lists, Essay has become a standard work for snare drum.
A collection of classics arranged for keyboard percussion. These works will assist in the development of coordination, independence and musicality.
Printed with oversized notes and stresses reading skills using peripheral vision. An outstanding introductory work for keyboard percussion and its collection of tunes is both fun and motivating.
Internationally acclaimed by today's leading teachers, Primary Handbook for Mallets (xylophone, marimba, vibes, and bells) is designed for the beginner of any age. This method provides a complete intr...
A complete routine of 35 lessons showing how variations and arpeggios are formed in their relation to the fundamental chord. Demonstrates application of variations, arpeggios, double-stops, and scale...
This method provides a complete introduction to mallet playing for private lessons or classroom use. The play-along Online Audio also makes this the ideal self-instruction method.
This book includes biographies, etudes, analyses and discographies exploring the life and music of jazz vibes legends Gary Burton, Mike Mainieri, Bobby Hutcherson, Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, and Re...
This book combines the 4 Mallet Primer by Neil Grover and 4 Mallet Exercises by Garwood Whaley into one comprehensive volume, providing students and teachers easy access to technical studies and music...
All of the fundamental elements of timpani playing are presented and illustrated. Tuning studies are developed in a unique easy to understand manner. The most complete beginning method available.
This unique text provides information on the history, selection and fundamental performance techniques for both tambourine and triangle. It also provides skill development exercises and duets that cov...
Confused with the growing list of percussion instruments and terms? This new Meredith publication provides both definitions and an artistic interpretation of how each term is applied to the literature...
In the preface to this book, educator and performer Ronald Horner notes that a fundamental approach to teaching students to play band or orchestra instruments is to present them with common melodies t...
Paukenschule für Anfänger
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...
A former percussionist for the San Francisco Symphony and professor of music at Indiana University, Anthony Cirone has provided a comprehensive performance analysis of cymbal parts for the major symph...
With an insightful foreword by Anthony J. Cirone, this incredible analysis of the timpani part to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 provides valuable information on interpreting all Beethoven's symphonies. A...
Anthony Cirone and Garwood Whaley have joined forces to compose a superb concert bass drum and cymbal book. The only complete source of information, exercises and interpretation on these most importan...
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 readi...
This brilliant setting of Irish folk tunes is perfectly suited to the marimba and will provide a popular addition to college-level recitals.
Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony, Chairman of Percussion Studies at the San Francisco Conservatory and faculty member at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles, Jack Van Geem...
Twenty one technically and musically challenging solos for three, four and five drums. Suggestions on interpretation, stick selection and choice of drums are provided by the composer.
For Snare Drum, Timpani, Keyboard Percussion and Multiple Percussion A source book of original graduated reading studies for band/orchestra placement, grading, sight reading, regional/state auditions,...
For Snare Drum, Timpani, Keyboard Percussion and Multiple Percussion Volume two of the original Audition Etudes that includes a compact disc (CD) providing an interpretation of each etude. An outstand...
A supplementary text that provides excellent technical studies dealing with snare drum rolls and embellishments.
This text will help to prepare the student for the technical, reading and musical problems in music of all styles and periods from Rossini through Stockhausen.
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...
An exciting contest solo for the advanced snare drummer featuring the use of rudiments in concert style. A widely used competition solo.
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 a...
Provides exercises that will assist the student in developing fundamental technical ability in the shortest possible time.
Mittelschwere Etüden und Übungen
A collection of 20 original, short works emphasizing idiomatic-four-mallet technique. A wonderful assortment of musically rewarding works.
Both solos (2, 3 and 4 drums) and duets contain a variety of standard and contemporary techniques including: artificial rhythmic groups, metric modulation, glissandi, four-note chords, meter changes,...
A unique three movement work for five timpani and electric piano. Its movements, Jazz, Reggae and Fusion are both fun and challenging.
This rhythmically driving solo with many meter changes requires the use of four drums. Dedicated to Saul Goodman, Scherzo captures the rhythmic excitement and drive of this master teacher.
Three contrasting and challenging movements that contain many contemporary compositional devices. This work, which requires advanced technical and musical proficiency, is ideal for university recital...
A masterpiece for the advanced student or professional timpanist. Cirone's knowledge of timpani combined with his compositional expertise make this a 'must play' work for the serious-performer's reper...
An exciting, musically challenging solo for concert, contest or recital. This 3-drum work helps to develop musicianship through its use of mixed meters, expressive dynamics, and tempo changes. Grade 4...
Six exciting works by Nexus percussionist Bill Cahn for unaccompanied timpani for the advanced performer. These pieces include a variety of styles influenced by music from Western Classical and Romant...
Carlyss has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of Beethoven's nine symphonies. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of th...
Former timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra¦and Indiana University Professor of Music, Gerald Carlyss has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of the Brahms and Tchai...
This driving, one movement sonata is an exciting work. It is technically demanding requiring control of wrist rotation, independence and pedaling.
This work is already becoming a 'standard' for recitals, juries and just for enjoyable playing. Trilogy is a beautiful work that is always well received
A unique collection of early 20th century rags arranged for xylophone solo with piano accompaniment. The solos range from easy to difficult and include chord symbols for improvisation.
Eight original solos with piano accompaniment by the master of xylophone ragtime music. Includes information on style, performance practices, and a discography of Green's music.
Perhaps Green's greatest solo edited and with a cadenza by virtuoso Bob Becker. This xylophone solo with piano accompaniment is a 'must play' work for percussion recitals.
Five original solos with piano accompaniment by a multi-faceted composer/performer and historically significant mallet soloist. This set includes program notes and a composer biography. These five pie...
These 20 graduated solos requiring from 2 to 12 instruments are ideal for recital or solo festival. The comprehensive introduction provides essential information for performing today's percussion solo...
An outstanding arrangement for five percussionists and band utilizing keyboard percussion, drum set and auxiliary instruments. An ideal feature number for the high school or university band.
Scored by one of America's finest arrangers, this three movement solo for marimba and band is suitable for advanced high school or university performance. Optional duet version included.
An exciting work for percussion soloist and band that features mature multiple percussion writing by world renowned composer Robert Jager. Optional duet version included.
A challenging duet in 5/4 time for two advanced performers. An excellent piece for recital or adjudication.
Winner of the 2004 PAS Composition Contest for percussion quartet, this exciting work is another outstanding composition by a highly regarded composer of percussion music. Suitable for advanced level...
Performers and audiences alike will love these four original works for medium-advanced high school or college-level percussion ensemble. Fun to play and exciting to listen to, each piece can be perfor...
Written specifically for young students with basic percussion training, Rondo uses standard percussion instruments found in most schools. Composed by one of today's leading percussion educators and aw...
These pieces offer this often-neglected percussion group musically satisfying and fun-to-play pieces. The techniques required are rudimentary, and the instruments are usually available to the beginnin...
The duets contained in this publication will aid in developing the rhythmic discipline necessary for band, orchestral and ensemble playing. The 15 duets include the use of frequent dynamic changes, al...
Escapade is a work in four movements based on the Classical 4 - movement symphonic form. Each of the four movements can stand alone and are perfect for recital, auditions or semester exams. Besides ex...
30 Soli für Snare Drum
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...
A collection of musically challenging solos and duets. Solos include idiomatic techniques that explore a variety of sound possibilities on snare drum and multiple drums for the intermediate to advance...
The first place winner of the 1989 PAS Composition Contest this five-movement work is of international contest/recital quality.
Challenging, demanding, musical and fun! This collection of 19 snare drum solos by world-renowned virtuoso John Pratt, author of the legendary 14 Modern Contest Solos, will set a new standard for rudi...
Inspired by Charley Wilcoxon's Modern Rudimental Swing Solos, these 22 original snare drum solos were written for developing students as well as advanced drummers. Each solo combines rudiments with rh...
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 exp...
A unique collection of snare drum solos by three of today's most outstanding rudimental composers. Each composer selected his favorite solos from their highly acclaimed publications by Meredith Music....
Anthony Cirone, a former percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony and Indiana University professor of music, provides a comprehensive performance analysis of snare drum parts for the major symphoni...
This two-volume publication provides guidelines on percussion player and instrument requirements for over 2, 000 concert band and wind ensemble works. It contains helpful information for conductors, s...
Three contrasting movements for snare drum and tom tom entitled 'Dance', 'Interlude' and 'March' (fast, slow, fast). This work, requiring good control and technique, is performed as a recital and cont...
This fantastic new addition to the rudimental literature for snare drum offers traditional-style rudimental solos presented in not-so traditional ways. These solos are fun to play, and are sure to cha...
A sophisticated edition by master arranger Floyd Werle. Performable with either 2 or 3 marimbas and band, this work is ideal for the mature high school or college wind band.
Four original works for medium-advanced high school or college-level percussion ensemble. Written for 9 players but can be played with as few as 7. Both performers and audience will love these pieces...
