The Art of Tambourine and Triangle Playing


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(Meredith Music Percussion). 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 cover all essential techniques for both instruments and, includes a list of selected literature from the band and orchestra repertoire.




The Art of Percussion Playing


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(Meredith Music Percussion). 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 easy access to learning about the important instruments used in orchestra, band and various ensembles including percussion ensemble. It includes history, selection and performance techniques on bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, triangle and 17 percussion accessory instruments, designed for methods classes, school instrumental music classes and anyone interested in acquiring an in-depth understanding of percussion instruments. Especially useful for conductors, composers and arrangers since all essential techniques are covered in short etudes composed for each instrument. (a href="http://youtu.be/bfDll0hAvlk" target="_blank")Click here for a YouTube video on The Art of Percussion Playing(/a)




Art of Percussion Accessory Playing


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(Meredith Music Percussion). 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, cabasa, castanets and more. It also provides skill development exercises that cover the essential techniques for each instrument and, includes a list of selected literature from the band and orchestra repertoire. Each musical exercise includes a description of the technique being taught as well as a clear, instructional diagram.




Solos and Duets for Snare Drum


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(Meredith Music Percussion). 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 advanced performer.




Audition etudes


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(Meredith Music Percussion). A source book of original graduated reading studies for band/orchestra placement, grading, sight reading, regional/state auditions, teacher training classes and supplementary lesson material. Contains a wide variety of meters, keys, dynamics, tempi and rhythms. An evaluation chart for each instrument is included. (a href="http://youtu.be/Y-9Dm3cPsmE" target="_blank")Click here for a YouTube video on Audition Etudes(/a)




Recital Solos for Snare Drum


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(Meredith Music Percussion). Thirty musically challenging solos for concert or adjudication. Advanced. (a href="http://youtu.be/RwoTLKoK7nY" target="_blank")Click here for a YouTube video on Recital Solos for Snare Drum(/a)




Primary Handbook for Mallets


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(Meredith Music Percussion). 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 introduction to mallet playing for private lessons or classroom use.




Primary Handbook for Timpani


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(Meredith Music Percussion). 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. (a href="http://youtu.be/2joJAd2ajsw" target="_blank")Click here for a YouTube video on Primary Handbook for Timpani(/a)




The Instrumentalist


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