Fundamental Method for Timpani: Comb Bound Book

By Mitchell Peters

Expertly written by timpanist/percussionist Mitchell Peters (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Fundamental Method for Timpani teaches the basics of timpani playing in a practical and musical way with numerous sticking, tuning and ear-training exercises, plus over 60 musical etudes in a variety of styles. The book is organized into four chapters that may be used simultaneously: General Information," "Basic Technique," "Etudes for Two Timpani" and "Etudes for Three and Four Timpani." The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073902051X
• ISBN13: 9780739020517
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great intro book

I'm taking Timpani lessons and this book is fantastic...it gives you a intro to music theory (that is applied to a timpani) and is...well....great. I recommend this to any beginners.