Podemski's Standard Snare Drum Method

Podemski's Standard Snare Drum Method
Author: Benjamin Podemski
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1999-10-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457406812

One of the standard texts in its field. A modern course in percussion studies including all standard and modern drum strokes, drum solo passages from world-famous concert and symphonic compositions and striking exercises for double drumming. Also includes an analysis of the timpani -- the instrument, tuning, correct method of playing, rhythm and beats. Excellent reading material.

Alfred's Drum Method

Alfred's Drum Method
Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1987
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739036365

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

Master Technique Builders for Snare Drum

Master Technique Builders for Snare Drum
Author: Anthony J. Cirone
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457455575

The actual daily practice routines used by professional symphonic and jazz drummers. The many variations of basic rudimental patterns make snare drum practicing a joy.

Xylophone Rags of George Hamilton Green

Xylophone Rags of George Hamilton Green
Author: Randy Eyles
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2000-03-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781574630190

(Meredith Music Percussion). 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.

Stick Control

Stick Control
Author: George Lawrence Stone
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2013-11-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457433761

George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it one of the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving "control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination," with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand. This indispensable book for drummers of all types includes hundreds of basic to advanced rhythms and moves through categories of single-beat combinations, triplets, short roll combinations, flam beats, flam triplets and dotted notes, and short roll progressions.

Portraits in rhythm

Portraits in rhythm
Author: Anthony J. Cirone
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1966
Genre: Music
ISBN:

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.

Art of Percussion Accessory Playing

Art of Percussion Accessory Playing
Author: J. Cirone and Garw Anthony
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2000-03-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781574630657

(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.

Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide

Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide
Author: Anthony J. Cirone
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 124
Release: 1999-10-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457457982

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.

The Teaching of Instrumental Music

The Teaching of Instrumental Music
Author: Richard Colwell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2015-08-20
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1317350847

This book introduces music education majors to basic instrumental pedagogy for the instruments and ensembles most commonly found in the elementary and secondary curricula. This text focuses on the core competencies required for teacher certification in instrumental music. The first section of the book focuses on essential issues for a successful instrumental program: objectives, assessment and evaluation, motivation, administrative tasks, and recruiting and scheduling (including block scheduling). The second section devotes a chapter to each wind instrument plus percussion and strings, and includes troubleshooting checklists for each instrument. The third section focuses on rehearsal techniques from the first day through high school.