Priscilla Plays Percussion

Priscilla Plays Percussion

Author: Zach Himelhoch

Publisher:

Published: 2021-08-13

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9781737539315

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"Priscilla Plays Percussion" is the story of a young monkey whose life is changed the day her dad brings home a drum and she discovers her passion for percussion. Follow Priscilla as she explores different types of drums and percussion instruments.


The Band Teacher's Percussion Guide

The Band Teacher's Percussion Guide

Author: Stewart Hoffman

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0190461713

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The Band Teacher's Percussion Guide: Insights into Playing and Teaching Percussion is an essential practical resource for instrumental music teachers and band directors. Author Stewart Hoffman, a Juilliard-trained percussionist, performer, private instructor, and former classroom teacher, offers a comprehensive yet accessible and clearly written handbook to help set teachers and students alike firmly on the road to classroom success. In this book, he presents a thorough foundation in snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion, drum set, and auxiliary and Latin percussion techniques. More than this, he provides practical advice on curriculum and methodology, packing page after page with teaching tips developed through decades of experience. For educators and band directors who want to learn more about percussion instruments and playing techniques, refine their percussion-teaching skills, or set the classroom stage for a more effective and rewarding teaching experience, The Band Teacher's Percussion Guide: Insights into Playing and Teaching Percussion will be a valued resource for discovering: · keys to effective evaluation · how to plan a percussion program and select percussionists · recommended instruments and mallets; repair and maintenance guidelines · lifts and levels, a system that leads students to greater control and a more relaxed snare drum technique · technical exercises for all main and accessory percussion instruments · easily referenced summaries of points to focus on when practicing · guidelines for teaching jazz, Latin and rock drumset Visit the companion website at www.oup.com/us/bandteacherspercussionguide


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.


Explorations in Music

Explorations in Music

Author: Joanne Haroutounian

Publisher:

Published: 1993-05-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780849795336

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Third in a series designed to expand the idea of music theory to points beyond the written page, to have students realize that the music they are performing, listening to, and composing evolves from the realm of music theory. Book 3 covers notes on the grand staff, rhythm, eighth notes, intervals, pentachords, and triads.


Together in Rhythm

Together in Rhythm

Author: Kalani

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780739035092

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Now you can learn the art of drum circle facilitation from master percussionist, educator, and award winning drum circle facilitator, Kalani. His Drum Circle Music approach makes it easy to effectively create and facilitate programs for music education, health & wellness, personal & professional development, and recreation. Help people from all walks of life reach their full potential, develop valuable life skills, and embrace the joys of music as we all come Together in Rhythm.


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 Healthy Musicianship

Teaching Healthy Musicianship

Author: Nancy Taylor

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0190253665

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Written by a professional musician who is also a certified occupational therapist, Teaching Healthy Musicianship first and foremost help music educators avoid common injuries that they themselves encounter, and in the process it also equips them with the tools they need to instill healthy musicianship practices in their students. Author Nancy Taylor combines her two unique skill sets to provide a model for injury prevention that is equally cognizant of the needs of music educators and their students. Through practical explanation of body mechanics, ergonomics, and the performance-related health problems and risk factors unique to musicianship, she gives music educators the tools they need to first practice healthy posture, body mechanics, environmental safety, and ergonomics, and then to introduce these same practices to their students. Thoroughly illustrated with 125 photographs, this book is a key resource for preservice and inservice teachers of middle school and high school band, orchestra, choir and general music.


Five MInute Drill

Five MInute Drill

Author: Duda Moura

Publisher:

Published: 2013-02-11

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780976434412

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Tired of not knowing what to do with your percussionsists while wind players are doing their daily drills of long tones, lip slurs, and articulation studies? Percussionists are often spinning their wheels while waiting to get to the good stuff. Well, this is the good stuff! Now the percussion section can receive their daily dose of essentials and have fun while doing it! FIVE MINUTE DRILL is a series of fundamental exercises for both practice pad and mallet keyboard designed to give young players a guided regimen of the basics in just five minutes a day! Stylized play-along tracks on the included CD accompany the exercises in order to encourage group awareness and listening?not to mention FUN! INSIDE: ? Nearly 30 exercises for drumming and mallet keyboard technique ? Play-along CD containing over 90 individual tracks at a variety of speeds & styles ? Data tracking tools so you can record your progress ? At-a-glance techniques & terminology everyone can benefit from