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Method Book Modern School for Snare Drum
With a Guide Book for the Artist Percussionist -- Covering All of the Instruments of the Percussion Family. By Morris Goldenberg. Musical interpretations and editing by Anthony J. Cirone. For Snare Drum. 184 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
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.
Contents: Study MaterialsBackground MaterialsThe Snare DrumField Drum/Parade DrumTenor Drum/Caisse RoulanteTabot/Tambour de Provence/Tambourin (Provencal) Tom-tomBass DrumScotch (type) Bass DrumCymbalsAntique Cymbals/FingerCymbalsTambourine/Tambour de BasqueTriangleGong/Tam-tamWood BlockCastanetsAnvilAuto (Taxi) Horn/ClaxonTemple (Chinese) BlocksRatchet/Raganella SandpaperSirenSlapstick/WhipSleighbellsRute/Twigs/Switches/Wire BrushesThunder Sheet/Thunder DrumWind MachineSteel Plate/Bell PlateHorses HoovesBird WhistlesString Drum/Lion's RoarMaracasClavesBongosGuiro/Guachara/Reco-reco/Raspador (metal)/Gourd/RaspersCowbell/CenceroTimbalesGuijada/Jawbone of an AssCongo-Drum/TumbadoraShakerCasabaL'Historie du SoldatFaade Suite #2Symphony #11Polovetzian Dances (Prince Igor)Capriccio EspagnolIslameyPacific 231Symphony #5Symphony #6Le Sacre du PrintempsSenseyamaAge of AnxietySonata for Two Pianos and PercussionIonisation Glossary in English, Italian, German, French
Method Book Standard Snare Drum Method
By Benjamin Podemski. Edited by Anthony J. Cirone. For Snare Drum. 96 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
One of the standard texts in its field. A modern course in percussion studies including all standard and modern drum strokes, drum solo passages from world-famous concert and symphonic compositions and striking exercises for double drumming. Also includes an analysis of the timpani -- the instrument, tuning, correct method of playing, rhythm and beats. Excellent reading material.
Method Book Rudiment Solos for Intermediate Snare Drum
By Jay Wanamaker. Collection for snare drum solo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Focuses on the musical aspects of etudes, with sticking, dynamics and accents indicated throughout to enhance the musicality of each piece. Perfect for the intermediate snare drummer, this book includes rudimental cadences, funk style, theme and variations and Spanish style, while making use of the different tonal areas of the drum.
Contents: Struttin' FunksterOn-LineConquistadorChops Are UsFree FlightCycloneChop Builders
Alfred's Drum Method
Method Book Syncopation for Modern Drummer
Written by Ted Reed. Instructional book for snare drum. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. Created exclusively to address syncopation, it has earned its place as a standard tool for teaching beginning drummers syncopation and strengthening reading skills. This book includes many accented eighths, dotted eighths and sixteenths, eighth-note triplets and sixteenth notes for extended solos. In addition, teachers can develop many of their own examples from it.
The Drum Method Book 2 is essential for all drummers. It is in a series of method books that start from the beginning of drumming and don't stop. It covers rudimental basics and beyond, different tonal properties, solos, duets and themes/variations. Get ahead of your fellow percussionist peers by pouring yourself into this technique-rich book.
Method Book Championship Corps-Style Contest Solos
By Jay Wanamaker. For Snare Drum. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Seven innovative rudimental snare drum solos composed in the drum corps style. These musical contest solos include a number of visual effects as well as the newest in corps-style rudiments.
Contents: 4th of July Main Street StrutSpirit of SanchezDrum Corps on the MarchHurricaneCrazy ArmyBridgemenInternational Drum Rudiments
Solo Expressions for the Beginning Percussionist is a sequential introduction of skills, techniques and knowledge through the performance of 40 solos for the percussionist. It begins at a novice level and gradually progresses through each solo to develop individual and ensemble skills. The play-along CD includes all solos and an introduction track for each that allows the player to experience the meter, volume, tempo and style before they begin to play.
An ideal book for private lessons, small group instruction or percussion ensemble rehearsals, A Percussionist’s Guide to Check Patterns focuses on mastering the essential basics of reading and controlling one-beat rhythmic patterns. It provides a systematic approach to sticking duple- and triplet-based rhythms that all beginning to advanced percussionists encounter in everyday music. All musical examples are written for non-pitched percussion, keyboards and drumset, and the step-by-step presentation is guaranteed to improve syncopation control and coordination.
The Classic "Stick Control for the Snare Drummer" by George Lawrence Stone. This book was voted to be the Best Instructional Book for drummers by Modern Drummer magazine and is a must have for any drummer or percussionist regardless of playing level. The book consists of many, many different sticking excercises involving single strokes, double strokes, rolls, flams, drags, etc. The excercises are easily adaptable for the drum set.
By George Lawrence Stone. For Snare Drum. Published by Alfred PublishingCo., Inc.All levels.
Method Book Accents and Rebounds
By George Lawrence Stone. For Snare Drum. Published by Stone Publications. Level: 3.
Snare Drum Studies for dexterity and control; sequel to "Stick Control"
One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with the challenging and simulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and an analysis of each etude.
Method Book 14 Modern Contest Solos
Written by John S. Pratt, edited by Ray Brych. Collection for snare drum. 36 pages. Published by Belwin.
All 26 of the Standard American Drum Rudiments, their variations and a number of compound rudiments are used here to establish the countless possibilities which present themselves within the bounds of the drumming rudiments. The interesting library contains titles such as: Stomping Through the Bar Line * Gingersnap * Ruffing Up a Storm * No Left Flam 6/8 and more
Contents: Drum Corps on ParadeLicorice & MolassesThe Pine Cone ForestDexterityNo Left Flam 6/8Jolting JohnHodge-PodgeGingersnapStomping through the Bar LineGladstone CadetsRuffing Up a StormGuide Post 6/8Pass in ReviewMy Friend Norman
The Orchestral Snare Drummer
Portraits in Rhythm Complete Study Guide
The Portraits in Rhythm Study Guide contains a detailed analysis of the fifty snare drum etudes from Portraits in Rhythm. These observations and interpretations represent many years of performing and teaching. As with all music, there is no one interpretation; however, I hope these suggestions spark an interest in each student to develop a greater insight into a composer's musical intentions. As this text is studied and applied to each etude, I expect these newly learned skills will carry over into other compositions and performances. The first 25 etudes originally appeared in Modern Drummer Magazine, and I wish to thank Ron Spagnardi for his cooperation in releasing them for publication. This publication contains an analysis of the entire 50 etudes in one volume.
Method Book Contemporary Studies for Snare
By Fred Albright. For Snare Drum. Percussion - Snare Drum Method.
This book contains supplementary studies at an advanced level which are expressively prepared to improve sight reading ability and technique. This book is geared towards the percussionist already familiar with the rudiments of drumming.
Elementary Drum Method
Intermediate Drum Method
Method Book Portraits in Rhythm
Written by Anthony J. Cirone, edited by Ray Brych. Instructional book for snare drum.
One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with challenging and stimulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes
A Sequential Approach to Rudimental Snare Drum by Tom Morgan A comprehensive rudimental snare drum method suitable for the intermediate to college level percussion student.
A Sequential Approach to fundamental Snare Drum
A comprehensive beginning snare drum method suitable for private or class instruction.
Features:<Logical SequenceMetronome EtudesConcert RollSolosDynamic EtudesMultiple Percussion SolosDuets
The Solo Snare Drummer by Vic Firth was written to cover several phases in percussion repertoire. It is the last in a series of three snare drum books designed to take the student through the elementary, intermediate and advanced stages of technical progress.
Method Book Twelve Studies for the Drum
By Jacques Delecluse. For Snare Drum. Published by Alphonse Leduc.
Snare Drum Method by Deleccluse.
This collection includes some of the most prominent orchestral parts written for the snare drum in symphonic literature. The works offered are often required of percussionists at an audition or works that a snare drummer seeking to play at a professional level would wish to master. A must-have resource for the aspiring orchestral percussionist!
Recital Solos for Snare Drum by Garwood Whaley is 32 pages and 30 solos meant for the beginning to medium advanced performer. The solos are written as a pre-cursor to attempting the difficult solos in Portraits in Rhythm by Anthony Cirone.
Method Book Snare Drum in the Concert Hall
By Al Payson. Meredith Music Percussion. 88 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.
This text will help to prepare the student for the technical, reading and musical problems in music of all styles and periods from Rossini through Stockhausen.
Rudimental Solos for the Accomplished Drummers
Method Book Primary Handbook for Snare Drum
(A Beginning Method With Play-Along CD) Written by Garwood Whaley. Instructional book and examples / accompaniment CD for snare drum. 48 pages. Published by Meredith Music. With drum notation, instructional text, illustrations and introductory text. Rhythm, Learn To Play and Play Along.
A brand new edition of this internationally acclaimed classic snare drum method with play along CD. This reengraved comprehensive and musical beginning through intermediate level method includes reading studies, duets, flexibility and stick control exercises, multiple drum studies, rudiments and student composition assignments.
Inspired by Charley Wilcoxon's “Modern Rudimental Swing Solos,” these 22 original snare drum solos were written for developing students as well as advanced drummers. Each solo combines rudiments with rhythmic phrasing in musical pieces that include: 40 PAS International Drum Rudiments; contemporary hybrid rudiments; interesting effects like crush rolls, back sticking, butt-end stabs and claw rolls; rudimental solos that swing; and more. Each solo is fun to play and helps to build technique!
