Modern Etudes and Studies for the Total Percussionist
Modern Etudes and Studies for the Total Percussionist

Author: Chris Colaneri

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0199389144

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In Modern Etudes and Studies for the Total Percussionist, band director and percussionist Chris Colaneri lays out a comprehensive system of total percussion education. The lessons are gleaned from interviews, research, and the nearly two decades he has spent directing middle school band and percussion ensembles. Where the first edition of the book addressed total percussion education for the seventh-grade student and included simple audio examples and practice tracks, this expanded second edition meets needs of sixth- through eighth-grade percussion students, helping them develop intermediate skills for future participation in a high school or extracurricular band setting. Music examples throughout are carefully sized for easy reading, and students will find more information about equipment they should own, world percussion techniques, and famous percussionists. Developed with the practical needs of percussion teachers in mind,Modern Etudes has been extensively classroom tested and provides key teaching aids that will be welcomed by every band director. These include a curriculum guide and practice assignment sheets for all three grades; practice tips; and exercises and etudes for snare, mallet, set, and timpani. Recordings and practice tracks are available on the book's companion website.

Modern Etudes and Studies for the Total Percussionist
Modern Etudes and Studies for the Total Percussionist

Author: Chris Colaneri

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2015-09-24

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 0199389152

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In Modern Etudes and Studies for the Total Percussionist, band director and percussionist Chris Colaneri lays out a comprehensive system of total percussion education. The lessons are gleaned from interviews, research, and the nearly two decades he has spent directing middle school band and percussion ensembles. This expanded second edition meets needs of fourth grade through high school percussion students, helping them develop necessary skills for future participation in their next level of musical study or extracurricular performing ensembles. Developed with the practical needs of percussion teachers in mind, Modern Etudes has been extensively classroom tested and provides key teaching aids that will be welcomed by every band director. These include a curriculum guide and practice assignment sheets for all grades; practice tips; and exercises and etudes for snare, mallet, set, and timpani. Recordings, practice tracks, and videos are available on the book's companion website.

The Total Percussionist
The Total Percussionist

Author: Gabriel Staznik

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-12-20

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9781539435624

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Today's total percussionist is confronted with many technical challenges in modern and classical percussion literature. The purpose of this book is to present fundamental technique information in a clear, concise way so students and teachers can overcome any challenges presented in their music. Found throughout this book are technique explanations for the most commonly used percussion instruments accompanied by music applications for additional practice. These examples can be used effectively by individuals or groups. Students and teachers alike will find this quick access resource valuable when presented with challenges in rehearsals and during individual practice.

Modern School for Snare Drum
Modern School for Snare Drum

Author: Morris Goldenberg

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2002-09-19

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781457404740

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The "Goldenberg Book" has been used by generations of orchestral snare drum players to develop their skills. As well as studies and etudes, this book includes excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for snare drum and all of the instruments of the percussion family. This edition, edited by Tony Cirone, includes phrasings and stickings along with re-engraved etudes. This book is the primary source for percussionists to learn proper technique and important orchestral repertoire.

The Contemporary Percussionist
The Contemporary Percussionist

Author: Charles Memphis

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781951726607

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Etudes designed to develop accuracy and speed in sight reading. Contains solos and duets with rapidly changing time signatures.

Rhythmic Patterns
Rhythmic Patterns

Author: Joe Cusatis

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1999-10-23

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9781457445958

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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.

Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide
Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide

Author: Anthony J. Cirone

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1999-10-25

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781457457982

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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.

How to Write for Percussion
How to Write for Percussion

Author: Samuel Z. Solomon

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 0199920362

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Introduction. How this book is organized ; Instruments covered ; Working with percussionists ; Location specifics ; The value of not reading this book.

Teaching Percussion
Teaching Percussion

Author: Gary Cook

Publisher: Schirmer

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13:

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Designed as a core text for college level courses in percussion methods and pedagogy, Teaching Percussion is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to teaching methodology and performance techniques. Now updated, Teaching Percussion helps students and performers develop musical understanding and performance skills on some fifty percussion instruments. The Second Edition includes coverage of new developments in world music instruments and performance. In addition, Norman Weinberg, cofounder of the PAS World Percussion Network, has contributed a discussion of electronic percussion and new technology. The outstanding exercises, musical examples, photographs, illustrations, practical advice, and bibliographies - popular features in the first edition - have been retained and enhanced. Teaching Percussion, Second Edition, is an invaluable resource for students, faculty, and performers alike.

Polyrhythmic Studies for Snare Drum
Polyrhythmic Studies for Snare Drum

Author: Fred Albright

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9781457400568

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Polyrhythmic Studies for Snare Drum is a compilation of 35 etudes and 26 solos for intermediate and advanced levels. It is designed to encompass several phases of music for the snare drum as well as to develop the minds and hands to perform both common and uncommon meters. The first section of the book contains an analysis of polyrhythms and abnormal groups; if studied carefully, this section will help in building a solid foundation of understanding so that polyrhythmic and odd group figures may be executed with little difficulty.