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The Marimba Etudes are designed for the intermediate marimbist to work on several aspects of technique which are necessary to develop before proceeding to more advanced work.
This piece was written to exploit the possibilities of a solo side drum set against a small group of other percussion instruments, as well as explore relative (rather than absolute) pitch in addition to rhythm and timbre.
This piece was written to exploit the possibilities of a solo side drum set against a small group of other percussion instruments, as well as explore relative (rather than absolute) pitch in addition to rhythm and timbre.
“Donnerkreis” means “thunder circle” in German, a most appropriate title, since the eight timpanists (each playing single timpani) surround the audience. What a finale this would make to a percussion ensemble concert!
“Donnerkreis” means “thunder circle” in German, a most appropriate title, since the eight timpanists (each playing single timpani) surround the audience. What a finale this would make to a percussion ensemble concert!
A timpani piece with a “difference!” The first two movements exploit traditional timpani techniques in a musical fashion, with the emphasis on sensitive ensemble playing with the pianist. In the third movement, ‘Fandango’, both pianist and timpanist add sections of hand clapping and flamenco-style heel stomping. A real crowd-pleaser!
A timpani piece with a “difference!” The first two movements exploit traditional timpani techniques in a musical fashion, with the emphasis on sensitive ensemble playing with the pianist. In the third movement, ‘Fandango’, both pianist and timpanist add sections of hand clapping and flamenco-style heel stomping. A real crowd-pleaser!
The Marimba Etudes are designed for the intermediate marimbist to work on several aspects of technique which are necessary to develop before proceeding to more advanced work. Particular mallet combinations and types of movement around the instrument are stressed in these pieces, which place the techniques in a musical context.
Includes 4 etudes:
Altiplano
Chorale
Passacaglia
Toccata
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Solo |
Wrist Twisters: A classic method book for snare drum, written by Elden “Buster” Bailey, who was a 40+ year member of the New York Philharmonic, a 20+ year teacher at the Juilliard School, and is acclaimed as one of the greatest snare drummers and snare drum teachers of all time.
Wrist Twisters: A classic method book for snare drum, written by Elden “Buster” Bailey, who was a 40+ year member of the New York Philharmonic, a 20+ year teacher at the Juilliard School, and is acclaimed as one of the greatest snare drummers and snare drum teachers of all time.
Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A “must play” if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.
Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A “must play” if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.
A companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba; 45 solos that focus on double vertical strokes, single alternating strokes, rolls, and single independent strokes.
A companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba; 45 solos that focus on double vertical strokes, single alternating strokes, rolls, and single independent strokes.
Inspired by Tyson’s rafting adventure with John Parks on the Boise River. This piece depicts the beauty, excitement, and occasional feeling of losing control that they experienced in the raft that day.
Inspired by Tyson’s rafting adventure with John Parks on the Boise River. This piece depicts the beauty, excitement, and occasional feeling of losing control that they experienced in the raft that day.
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
