Whaley, Garwood - Primary Handbook Timpani

Internationally acclaimed by todays leading teachers, Primary Handbook for Timpani is designed for beginners of any age. This method provides a complete introduction to timpani playing for private lessons or classroom use.The play-along CDalso makes this the ideal self-instruction method, featuring recordings for every exercise. The book uses a systematic approach designed for the very beginning student. It covers: tuning studies; solo studiessuitable for contest, recital andaudition; comprehensive information on timpani fundamentals; and technical studies to develop rolls, staccato, muffling and cross-sticking.