Masterpieces for Marimba

Masterpieces for Marimba PDF

Author: Thomas McMillan

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781457490491

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A collection of pieces from the Baroque music period arranged for marimba solo.

Four-Mallet Marimba Playing

Four-Mallet Marimba Playing PDF

Author: Nancy Zeltsman

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2003-11-01

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1476865434

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(Percussion). This book contains a lot of music, from musical etudes designed for beginning and intermediate players, to recital material appropriate for intermediate and advanced marimbists. It includes: examples taken from contemporary solo and chamber works, with commentary and performance tips; 50 studies to develop four-mallet technique in a musical way; 18 classic and contemporary solos for recitals, auditions or juries, written by Beethoven, Handel, Chopin, Debussy, Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington and others; and helpful guidelines for mallet selection, grip, strokes, tone production, rolls, stickings, phrasing and other important topics.

Fundamental Method for Mallets, Book 2

Fundamental Method for Mallets, Book 2 PDF

Author: Mitchell Peters

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9781457407574

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This comprehensive new method by Mitchell Peters (principal percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic) helps percussionists at any level develop solid skills. The method contains an abundance of essential exercises and etudes for both 2- and 4-mallet technique in two convenient volumes! Covers the grip, stroke, playing position, reading and technical studies, and more!

Unaccompanied solos for marimba

Unaccompanied solos for marimba PDF

Author: Anthony J. Cirone

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780769235189

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Volume V features twelve excellent solos for marimba transcribed from the violin sonatas and partitas, and cello and lute suites of J. S. Bach. This volume includes a CD recording of each solo as performed by Jack Van Geem.

Fundamental Solos for Mallets

Fundamental Solos for Mallets PDF

Author: Mitchell Peters

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781457412288

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These expertly written, early- to late-intermediate solos were written as a companion to Fundamental Method for Mallets, but can act as supplementary material to any method book. Each solo is suitable for contests or juries and features a challenging variety of musical styles and contexts.

Fundamental Method for Timpani

Fundamental Method for Timpani PDF

Author: Mitchell Peters

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781457439315

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Expertly written by timpanist/percussionist Mitchell Peters (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Fundamental Method for Timpani teaches the basics of timpani playing in a practical and musical way with numerous sticking, tuning and ear training exercises, plus over 60 musical etudes in a variety of styles. The book is organized into four chapters that may be used simultaneously: "General Information," "Basic Technique," "Etudes for Two Timpani" and "Etudes for Three and Four Timpani."

Harry Breuer's Mallet Solo Collection

Harry Breuer's Mallet Solo Collection PDF

Author: Harry Breuer

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781457408540

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This collection features Harry Breuer's greatest mallet solos. The solos and piano accompaniments have been totally re-engraved and printed on high quality paper. Titles: * Back Talk * Bit O' Rhythm * Happy Hammers * On the Woodpile * Powder Puff * Encore-Elise * The 1908 Rag

Music of the Masters, Volume I: Marimba Duets

Music of the Masters, Volume I: Marimba Duets PDF

Author: Jacques Mazas

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781457491856

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Marimba Duets is available in two volumes -- each volume is written at a different level of difficulty. Transcribed from the famous violin duets of Jacques Mazas and Ignace Pleyel, these selected pieces translate perfectly for the marimba. Each volume contains two sets of parts, one for each player. An excellent collection of duets for both performance and sight-reading.

Museum Masterpieces, Book 1

Museum Masterpieces, Book 1 PDF

Author: Catherine Rollin

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2014-10-13

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 1470625040

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In Museum Masterpieces, Book 1, composer Catherine Rollin has created musical expressions of some of the great works of art found in museums throughout the world. The paintings that inspired these pieces are beautifully displayed on a four-page color insert at the center of the book, along with historical notes about each painting. Titles: *American Gothic (Grant Wood) *Black Square and Red Square (Kazimir Malevich) *Carmencita (William Merritt Chase) *A Dash for the Timber (Frederic Remington) *L'étoile (The Star) (Edgar Degas) *Le fifre (The Fife Player) (Édouard Manet) *Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci) *The Nut Gatherers (William-Adolphe Bouguereau) *Reeds and Cranes (Suzuki Kiitsu) *Senecio (Paul Klee)