LibGuides: Percussion: Technique

General Technique Books in the Allen Library (selections)

The Percussion Instrument Owner's Handbook by Michael Paglairo
Call Number: ML1030 P34 2017 [Allen shelves]
Provides a roadmap for every step of the owning process from selecting and buying (or renting) to maintaining, repairing, modifying, upgrading, and reselling your instrument.
The Percussionists' Guide to Injury Treatment and Prevention by Darin "Dutch" Workman
Call Number: RC965 P46 W67 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 2006
Discusses anatomy, plus basic injury prevention and treatment for the percussionist, in each specific area of the body.

Time Functioning Patterns by Gary Chaffee
Call Number: MT662 C434 P3 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1976
Includes materials dealing with rock cymbal ostinatos, jazz independence, and the new linear phrasing concept that Chaffee developed.

Method of Movement for Marimba by Leigh Howard Stevens
Call Number: MT719.2 S74 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1979
The most detailed text on the subject of four mallet playing. Covers grip, strokes, shifts, tone production, interval changes, efficient movement around the instrument.
Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone by Morris Goldenberg
Call Number: MT719 G65 M6 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1950
Studies, etudes, and excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for keyboard percussion instruments. The primary source for keyboard percussion players to learn technique and orchestral repertoire.
Two: A Collection of Concert Pieces for Two-Mallet Marimba Solo by Gene Koshinski; Benjamin Toth (Editor)
Call Number: MT719.6 K67 T86 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 2014
10 original solos, plus CD with recordings. Covers technique and performance practice for two-mallet keyboard percussion instruments.
Vibraphone Technique: Dampening and Pedaling by David Friedman
Call Number: MT719.3 F75 V5 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1973
Studies and in depth discussions for the practicing percussionist to develop a technique enabling musical freedom essential to modern performance.

Advanced Snare Drum Studies by Mitchell Peters
Call Number: MT662 P47 A3 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1971
A collection of advanced studies for snare drum, with the emphasis on control, touch, phrasing and style.
Orchestral Repertoire for the Snare Drum by Raynor Carroll
Call Number: MT662.4 O73
Publication Date: 1997
Excerpts for snare drum, excellent for percussionists preparing for orchestra auditions.
Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone
Call Number: MT662 S786 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1963
Often called the bible of drumming. Ideal for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution and muscular coordination, especially for the weak hand.

Beyond the Audition Screen by John Tafoya
Call Number: MT660.4 T34 B [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 2011
27 orchestral works with musical and technical options: edited dynamics, stickings, mallet recommendations, exercises, and instrument maintenance.
Etüden für Timpani by Richard Hochrainer
Call Number: MT660 H63 E7 v.1-3 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1983
Studies intended to prepare timpani students for life in the orchestra. Focuses on rhythm, mallet choice, tempi, sound quality, roll quality, and more.
The Friese-Lepak timpani method by Alfred Friese and Alexander Lepak
Call Number: MT660 F91 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1954
Each essential skill is covered: basic theory, technique and intonation. Also includes a large selection of standard symphonic timpani repertoire.
Orchestral Excerpts for Timpani by Randy Max
Call Number: MT660.4 M39 O7 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 2010
57 of the most-requested audition excerpts for timpani with comments and performance suggestions. Includes audio CD with excerpt recordings and 21 play-along practice tracks.