The Orchestral Mallet Player


Book Description

Techniques and 46 original etudes for developing the art of keyboard percussion. A companion book to The Orchestral Snare Drummer and The Orchestral Timpanist.




Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone


Book Description

The "Goldenberg book" has been used by generations of orchestral mallet players to develop their skills. As well as studies and etudes, this book includes excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for keyboard percussion instruments. This edition, edited by Tony Cirone, includes phrasings that were inherent in the music but not specifically written out. Stickings are also addressed: the original stickings are in uppercase letters, and the added stickings are in lowercase. This book is the primary source for keyboard percussion players to learn technique and orchestral repertoire.




Musical Studies for the Intermediate Mallet Player


Book Description

(Meredith Music Percussion). A complete intermediate method that includes studies in technique, reading, duets and four-mallets. (a href="http://youtu.be/5GHNbQAYdHY" target="_blank")Click here for a YouTube video on Musical Studies for the Intermediate Mallet Player(/a)




The Orchestral Snare Drummer


Book Description

A non-rudimental approach to the teaching of snare drum. This is a companion book to The Orchestral Mallet Player and The Orchestral Timpanist.




Four-Mallet Marimba Playing


Book Description

(Percussion). This book contains a lot of music, from musical etudes designed for beginning and intermediate players, to recital material appropriate for intermediate and advanced marimbists. It includes: examples taken from contemporary solo and chamber works, with commentary and performance tips; 50 studies to develop four-mallet technique in a musical way; 18 classic and contemporary solos for recitals, auditions or juries, written by Beethoven, Handel, Chopin, Debussy, Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington and others; and helpful guidelines for mallet selection, grip, strokes, tone production, rolls, stickings, phrasing and other important topics.




The Orchestral Timpanist


Book Description

Techniques and etudes for developing the art of timpani playing for beginning students. A companion book to The Orchestral Snare Drummer and The Orchestral Mallet Player.




Goodnight Bob


Book Description

2017 Maine Literary Award, Children's Finalist It's bedtime for Bob. But, oh no, he sees a pair of eyes in the dark! Who is it? With a flashlight, Bob discovers it's a friendly creature wishing him goodnight. Goodnight, Bob! Then more eyes appear. Who is it now?




Fundamental Solos for Mallets


Book Description

These expertly written, early- to late-intermediate solos were written as a companion to Fundamental Method for Mallets, but can act as supplementary material to any method book. Each solo is suitable for contests or juries and features a challenging variety of musical styles and contexts.




Primary Handbook for Mallets


Book Description

(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. The play-along audio also makes this the ideal self-instruction method. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Click here for a YouTube video on Primary Handbook for Mallets




The Orchestral Mallet Player


Book Description

Techniques and 46 original etudes for developing the art of keyboard percussion. A companion book to The Orchestral Snare Drummer and The Orchestral Timpanist.