Music for Multi-Percussion: A World View

Music for Multi-Percussion: A World View PDF Author: James Campbell
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457431838
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Music for Multi-Percussion: A World View is designed as a progression of complex skills required to play multi-percussion. Ten percussion solos and two duets are presented with the intention of being performed in recitals, auditions, studio classes and contests. The collection of solos and duets is organized into four categories which focus on specific skill sets: Category 1: Single instruments (or instrument set) Category 2: Changing implements on a single instrument (or instrument set) Category 3: Multiple instruments and implements Category 4: Three- and four-way coordination

Around the World with the Percussion Family!

Around the World with the Percussion Family! PDF Author: Trisha Speed Shaskan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404860444
Category : Percussion instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 14

Book Description
An introduction to percussion instruments.

Multiple Percussion Solos

Multiple Percussion Solos PDF Author: Roy Burns
Publisher: Warner Bros. Publications
ISBN: 9780769235073
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Seven percussion solos designed to introduce the drummer to multiple percussion playing. Titles are: Changes * Flam Invention * Triplex * Sestina * Quintesence * Suspension * Triad.

Drum Dances

Drum Dances PDF Author: John Psathas
Publisher: Promethean Editions Limited
ISBN: 1776600088
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 41

Book Description
Commissioned by renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, Psathas’ Drum Dances (1993) is a standard for drum kit and piano repertoire. Each of the four movements in this work were stimulated by a certain rhythmic interaction possible between two performers. The performers gradually transition from battling for superiority to working together throughout the work as they navigate material ranging from from a loosely-written stately dance to very tight and syncopated rhythmic interaction.

How to Write for Percussion

How to Write for Percussion PDF Author: Samuel Z. Solomon
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199920362
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 313

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

Percussion Instruments of the World

Percussion Instruments of the World PDF Author: Joseph Adato
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578080864
Category : Percussion instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 522

Book Description


Accents and Rebounds

Accents and Rebounds PDF Author: George Lawrence Stone
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470632217
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 54

Book Description
George Lawrence Stone's Accents and Rebounds, the follow-up to the classic Stick Control, builds on the basics with accent routines and more advanced rhythms to improve the player's finesse and control. This book includes sections on accented eighths, dotted notes, and triplets, as well as rebound control and more. If you are a fan of Stick Control, then this method supplies the perfect next step for your practice routine. This updated edition adds Joe Morello's legendary arrow notation to help students incorporate the motions of the Moeller technique.

Discovering the Musical Mind

Discovering the Musical Mind PDF Author: Jeanne Bamberger
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199589836
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 374

Book Description
Following her distinguished earlier career as a concert pianist and later as a music theorist, Jeanne Bamberger conducted countless case studies analysing musical development and creativity within the classroom environment. 'Discovering the musical mind' draws together these classic studies, and offers the chance to revisit and reconsider some of the conclusions she drew at the time.

Up Front

Up Front PDF Author: James Casella
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976434429
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Through the past twenty years or so, the "pit," or "front ensemble," has grown to be an integral part of the modern drum corps and marching band activities. This evolution has brought us into a new realm in the world of percussion education and performance, merging outdoor playing styles with indoor playing styles. "Up Front" explores the numerous details of a successful front ensemble. Topics included are: equipment, instrument ranges, transporting, instrument care, technique, exercises, teaching techniques, arranging, and much, much more. At a whopping 225 pages thick, this resource is sure to provide years of insight. It is meant to be an all-encompassing guide for pit members and educators of all experience levels. Jim Casella and Jim Ancona have instructed and arranged for some of drum corps' most musical and innovative percussion ensembles. Now they have combined their "pit knowledge" into one complete resource. "Up Front" explores every unique aspect of today's front ensemble, from technique and musicianship to arranging and instructing.

World Music

World Music PDF Author: Michael B. Bakan
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9781264296057
Category : World music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"World Music: Traditions and Transformations, fourth edition, is an introductory-level survey of diverse musics from around the world. It assumes no prior formal training or education in music, and with one brief exception avoids the use of Western music notation entirely. It is written primarily for undergraduate nonmusic majors but is equally appropriate for music majors, and is therefore ideal for courses enrolling music and nonmusic stu-dents alike"--