Portraits in rhythm


Book Description

One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with challenging and stimulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.




Portraits in Rhythm


Book Description

One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with challenging and stimulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes.




Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide


Book Description

The Portraits in Rhythm Study Guide contains a detailed analysis of the fifty snare drum etudes from Portraits in Rhythm. The observations and interpretations represent many years of performing and teaching. This comprehensive study guide gives you the author's insight on how to maximize the exercises, and it inspires skills which will carry over to other compositions and performances.




Rhythm and Light


Book Description

Neil Peart, drummer for the legendary rock band Rush, is often recognized as one of the world's greatest drummers. This photo book features intimate portraits of Peart as captured by professional photographer Carrie Nuttal (who is also Peart's wife.)




Alfred's Drum Method


Book Description

"Rudimental studies, roll studies, reading studies, actual drum parts, contest solos, bass drum & cymbals"--Cover.




14 Modern Contest Solos


Book Description

All 26 of the Standard American Drum Rudiments, their variations and a number of compound rudiments are used here to establish the countless possibilities which present themselves within the bounds of the drumming rudiments. The interesting library contains titles such as: * Stomping Through the Bar Line * Gingersnap * Ruffing Up a Storm * No Left Flam 6/8




Portraits for Timpani


Book Description

Fifty advanced studies for timpani consisting of the maximum in rhythmical interest and dynamics. Based on the rhythms of Portraits in Rhythm for snare drum, these etudes make excellent pieces for exams or recitals.




Rhythmic Patterns


Book Description

The purpose of this book is to take rhythmic figures, originally learned on the snare drum, and apply them to the drumset. In doing this, the student is introduced to several cross sticking and drum-to-drum patterns using eighth, triplet and sixteenth notes. This approach to the drumset is an excellent way to develop the coordination and speed of getting around the drums with ease, while also helping with soloing.




Nervous Notes


Book Description

For six players. A new edition of an established percussion ensemble by Anthony J. Cirone. This ensemble has been newly engraved for ease in reading, with better page turns, making performance easier. Good for beginning percussionists, this easy level ensemble makes excellent training material for aspiring performers. Instrumentation: tambourine, woodblock, snare drum, claves, bass drum, tenor drum, conductor.




The Musical Snare Drummer


Book Description

A collection of five original solos based on famous orchestral snare drum excerpts from the music of Prokofiev, Bartok, Rimsky-Korsakov, and others. These solos are perfect for recitals or contests.