John H. Beck Drums Sheet Music

This set of challenging solos is based upon the orchestral style of snare drum performance. While abundant accents and dynamic changes are provided in every selection, sticking indications have been l...

This collection is unique in that depending on the tempo selected, the solo can be a grade 1, grade 2 or grade 3. Therefore, the three solos equate to nine solos depending on the chosen tempo. These w...

Featuring the rudiments, flourishes and march tempo of Revolution-era military music, this was written to commemorate America's Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

Grade 4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Each of the five solos in this exciting set features the authentic sounds of various styles of drumming -- American colonial, Swiss Basel, Scottish highland, big band swing, and contemporary drum corp...

Grade 3-4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Intermediate players are provided with a musically rewarding experience throughout these ten solos. The hand-to-hand style will establish skills pla...

Grade 5 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). This grade 5 piece explores the musical, technical and sound potential of the snare drum. Movements include; Andante, Allegro, and Presto, and will sh...

Designed for recital and contest performance as single selections, these challenging solos demand careful attention to articulations and dynamics for best results. Recommended sticking indications are...

These eight grade 3-4 snare drum duets will provide intermediate drummers with a musical challenge and at the same time be fun to perform. Perfect for contests and recitals.

This set of challenging solos is based upon the orchestral style of snare drum performance. While abundant accents and dynamic changes are provided in every selection, sticking indications have been l...

This collection is unique in that depending on the tempo selected, the solo can be a grade 1, grade 2 or grade 3. Therefore, the three solos equate to nine solos depending on the chosen tempo. These w...

This grade 4+ contest-worthy solo utilizes the two basic sounds produced by playing on the snare drum head and rim. It really can be considered a mini multiple percussion solo since it features some v...

This grade 4+ contest-worthy solo utilizes the two basic sounds produced by playing on the snare drum head and rim. It really can be considered a mini multiple percussion solo since it features some v...

A supplementary text that provides excellent technical studies dealing with snare drum rolls and embellishments.

Grade 4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Each of the five solos in this exciting set features the authentic sounds of various styles of drumming -- American colonial, Swiss Basel, Scottish highland, big band swing, and contemporary drum corp...

Grade 5 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). This grade 5 piece explores the musical, technical and sound potential of the snare drum. Movements include; Andante, Allegro, and Presto, and will sh...

These eight grade 3-4 snare drum duets will provide intermediate drummers with a musical challenge and at the same time be fun to perform. Perfect for contests and recitals.

Written for the senior recital of one of John's students at Eastman, this rudimental snare drum trio focuses on the interactions between players as they negotiate a series of dramatic tutti and imitat...

This piece contains a trio of snare drums which toss the flams, paradiddles, and rolls to each other as they run the music. Unlike a real race, where someone wins, this tag team crosses the last measu...