(Meredith Music Resource). A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. Now even better with the addition of a demonstration audio showcasing the exercises featured in the book. Useful for any instrument or voice.

Basics in Rhythm (Meredith Music series)

Whaley, Garwood

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(Meredith Music Resource). A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. Useful for any instrument or voice.

Basics in Rhythm

(Meredith Music Percussion). This is a collection of musically challenging yet practical solos for the mature beginner through intermediate levels. Left pages contain no rolls, right pages utilize rolls allowing students to experience dynamically expressive playing before rolls are fully developed. Solo features include: numerous dynamic changes * a variety of meters including mixed meters * short rolls (used to assist the developing drummer) * each solo is a complete musical work * a variety of formal structures to help develop an awareness of compositional styles * suitable for contest, recital or supplementary lesson material. Click here for a YouTube video on Concert Solos for the Intermediate Snare Drummer

Concert Solos for the Intermediate Snare Drummer

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(Meredith Music Percussion). This book combines the 4 Mallet Primer by Neil Grover and 4 Mallet Exercises by Garwood Whaley into one comprehensive volume, providing students and teachers easy access to technical studies and musical materials at the beginning and intermediate levels.

4 Mallet Fundamentals

Grover, Neil

(Meredith Music Percussion). This book combines The Art of Tambourine and Triangle Playing, The Art of Bass Drum and Cymbal Playing and The Art of Percussion Accessory Playing into one volume providing students and teachers with easy access to learning about the important instruments used in orchestra, band and various ensembles including percussion ensemble. It includes history, selection and performance techniques on bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, triangle and 17 percussion accessory instruments, designed for methods classes, school instrumental music classes and anyone interested in acquiring an in-depth understanding of percussion instruments. Especially useful for conductors, composers and arrangers since all essential techniques are covered in short etudes composed for each instrument. Click here for a YouTube video on The Art of Percussion Playing

The Art of Percussion Playing

Cirone, Anthony J.

(Meredith Music Percussion). Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tapping indications are introduced on each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method to be a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading and musical drumming. An excellent method for class instruction, private lessons or as a supplement to any band method. Click here for a YouTube video on Rhythm Reading for Drums, Book 1

Rhythm Reading for Drums - Book 1

(Meredith Music Percussion). Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tapping indications are introduced on each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method to be a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading and musical drumming. Click here for a YouTube video on Rhythm Reading for Drums, Book 2

Rhythm Reading for Drums - Book 2

(Meredith Music Percussion). The duets contained in this publication will aid in developing the rhythmic discipline necessary for band, orchestral and ensemble playing. The 15 duets include the use of frequent dynamic changes, all standard meters, embellishments and rolls of varying duration.

Intermediate Duets for Snare Drum

(Meredith Music Percussion). This text provides an eclectic collection of unaccompanied solo works for keyboard percussion. The works contained were originally composed for instruments alone and are uniquely suitable for recitals, auditions, jury exams or simply for one's own musical enjoyment. Also included is a glossary of terms and background information on each composer.

Recital Pieces for Mallets

(Meredith Music Percussion). This publication combines book 1 and 2 of this innovative, popular method. It provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning-intermediate percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot-taping indications are introduced on each page in 8-measure studies followed by a short solo serving as a page summary and motivational tool for students. Volume 2 continues; adding flams, drags, roll studies, syncopation, and 8th &amp; 16th note triplets. Both books conclude with a "graduation solo" suitable for concert performance. Book 2 also includes a graduation duet and "technique builders" to develop strength, flexibility and control. Great as a band-method supplement or stand-alone method.

Rhythm Reading for Drums - Books 1 & 2

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