Teaching Percussion (with 2-DVD Set)

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ISBN: 9780534509903 | 0534509908
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Copyright: 12/12/2005

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TEACHING PERCUSSION, which includes a free 2-DVD set with over 7 hours of footage, continues to set the standard in percussion instrument methods texts. Providing a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of percussion education, technique, and performance, this text helps students develop musical understanding and performance skills. The text's consistent and detailed philosophy introduces students to a refined teaching methodology, as well as a greater understanding of the learning process, by integrating contemporary concepts about experiential awareness learning.

Preface

Introduction

xxi

About the Author

xxix

General Considerations and Prerequisites

(23)

Percussion Performance and Education

(8)

General Considerations

(1)

Classification of Instruments

(3)

Tone Production on Percussion Instruments

(2)

Notation Systems for Percussion

(1)

Interpretation of Notation

(2)

Organizing the Beginning Percussion Program

(3)

Selecting the Percussion Student

(1)

Training the Beginning Percussionist

(1)

Organizing the Percussion Section

(7)

Recommended Percussion Instrumentation

(2)

Recommended Sticks and Mallets

(1)

Instrument and Percussionist Assignments

(1)

Location of the Percussion Section in the Ensemble

(1)

Percussion Instrument Substitution

(1)

General Maintenance and Head Replacement

(1)

Motivating the Percussionist

(1)

Percussion Method Books

(3)

Individual Instrument Methods

(1)

Combined Percussion Methods

(1)

Percussion Ensemble Collections

(1)

General Guides to Percussion

(2)

Percussive Arts Society

(1)

Notes

(1)

Basic Percussion Technique Through the Study of the Snare Drum

(55)

Historical Origins

(1)

The Snare Drum

(6)

Construction

(2)

Care and Maintenance

(1)

Tuning

(1)

Stands

(1)

Sticks

(1)

Playing Areas

(1)

Tom Tom, Field Drum, Tenor Drum, and Roto-Toms

(2)

The Attitude Toward Percussion Performance and Education

(2)

Matched and Traditional Grip

(1)

Instrument Height and Stance

(1)

A Concept of the Grip and Stroke

(7)

The Pivot Point or Fulcrum

(1)

The Grip

(1)

The Basic Percussion Stroke

(5)

Basic Drumming Technique

(22)

Rebounds, Doubles, and Rolls

(6)

Roll Interpretation

(6)

The Stroke-and-a-Bounce and Finger Stroke Control

(4)

Accent Studies

(1)

Grace Note Figures (Flams and Drags/Ruffs)

(4)

Special Effects---Rim and Stick Shots and Others

(1)

Sticking Policies

(4)

Phrasing

(1)

The Strokes

(2)

Individual Snare Drum Methods and Supplemental Studies

(5)

Major Applied Methods

(1)

Supplemental Studies

(1)

Snare Drum Technique

(1)

Selected Solos

(2)

Notes

(1)

Multiple Percussion

(14)

History and Definitions

(1)

Notational Systems

(6)

Additional Considerations

(3)

Multiple Percussion Studies and Solos

(4)

Methods and Solo Collections

(1)

Selected Solos

(4)

Keyboard Percussion

(64)

Origins and Classifications

(1)

Instrument Characteristics

(13)

Xylophone

(1)

Marimba

(2)

Vibraphone (Vibraharp or Vibe)

(2)

Glockenspiel or Concert Bells

(2)

Marching Bell Lyre

101

(1)

Chimes

101

(2)

Crotales

103

(1)

Celesta

104

(1)

Unique Instruments

105

(1)

Mallets

106

(1)

Keyboard Percussion Technique

107

(18)

The Grip

107

(2)

Playing Areas on the Bars

109

(1)

The Approach

110

(1)

The Stroke

110

(1)

The Full Stroke Technique

111

(3)

The Touch-Lift Stroke

114

(2)

The Sustained Tone or Roll

116

(2)

Special Effects

118

(1)

Keyboard Percussion Reading

119

(6)

Expression and Phrasing on Keyboard Percussion Instruments

125

(2)

Multiple Mallets

127

(6)

The Traditional Cross-Grip

128

(2)

The Musser (Stevens) Grip

130

(2)

The Burton Grip

132

(1)

Multiple-Mallet Keyboard Percussion Technique

133

(10)

Vibraphone Technique

143

(3)

Individual Keyboard Methods and Supplemental Studies

146

(10)

Major Applied Methods

146

(1)

Supplemental Studies

147

(1)

Vibraphone Methods

148

(1)

Supplemental Studies

149

(1)

Other Music Adaptable to Keyboard Percussion Study

149

(1)

Selected Solos

150

(6)

Notes

156

(1)

Timpani

157

(58)

Historical Origins

157

(1)

Performance Considerations

158

(2)

Developing the Timpanist

160

(3)

Ear Training

160

(2)

Practicing

162

(1)

Instruments and Mallets

163

(12)

Construction and Manufacturers

163

(1)

Heads

164

(1)

Mallets

165

(2)

Sizes and Ranges

167

(1)

Head and Mechanical Adjustments

168

(4)

Head Replacement/Selecting the Playing Spot

172

(1)

Fine Tuning/Clearing Heads

173

(2)

Timpani Technique

175

(34)

Position of the Timpani and Playing Areas

176

(1)

Tuning a Pitch

177

(1)

Basic Tuning Exercise

178

(1)

Performance Tuning

179

(2)

Tuning Gauges

181

(3)

Intonation Tempering

184

(1)

The Grips

185

(1)

The Basic Timpani Stroke

186

(2)

Articulation Considerations and Musical Expression

188

(8)

Rolls, Finger Strokes, and Forearm

196

(4)

Forte-Piano Rolls

200

(1)

Muffling

201

(2)

Muting

203

(1)

Cross Sticking

204

(5)

Individual Timpani Methods and Supplemental Studies

209

(5)

Major Applied Methods

209

(1)

Supplemental Studies

210

(1)

Orchestral Excerpts

210

(1)

Reference Books and Videos

211

(1)

Selected Solos

211

(3)

Notes

214

(1)

Bass Drum, Cymbals, and Accessories

215

(38)

The Bass Drum

215

(10)

Construction and Selection

215

(1)

Heads

215

(1)

Tuning

216

(1)

Stands

216

(1)

Humidifiers

217

(1)

Mallets

218

(3)

Playing Techniques

221

(3)

The Art of Playing Bass Drum and Attached Cymbal

224

(1)

Cymbals

225

(6)

Origins

225

(1)

Construction and Selection

225

(1)

Straps and Pads

226

(1)

Care

226

(1)

Crash Cymbals

227

(3)

Suspended Cymbals

230

(1)

Triangle

231

(3)

Origins

231

(1)

Selection

232

(1)

Clips

232

(1)

Beaters

233

(1)

Playing Techniques

233

(1)

Tambourine

234

(3)

Origins

234

(1)

Selection

235

(1)

Care

235

(1)

Playing Techniques

235

(2)

Gongs and Tam Tams

237

(3)

Origins

237

(1)

Construction and Selection

237

(2)

Mallets and Racks

239

(1)

Playing Techniques

240

(1)

Castanets

240

(2)

Origins

240

(1)

Construction and Selection

240

(1)

Playing Techniques

240

(2)

Wood Blocks

242

(1)

Origins

242

(1)

Construction and Selection

242

(1)

Playing Techniques

242

(1)

Temple Blocks

243

(1)

Origins

243

(1)

Playing Techniques

243

(1)

Less Common Instrumental Accessories

244

(7)

Finger Cymbals

244

(1)

Cowbells

244

(1)

Sleigh Bells

244

(1)

Slapstick

245

(1)

Ratchet

246

(1)

Metal Plates, Anvils, and Pipes

246

(1)

Brake Drums

246

(1)

Percussion Aerophones, Toys, and Exotic Instruments

246

(1)

Sandpaper Blocks

247

(1)

Horns

248

(1)

Marching Machine and Horses' Hooves

248

(1)

Lujon

248

(1)

Slit Drums and Log Drums

248

(1)

Wind Chimes

249

(2)

Methods and Studies for Bass Drum, Cymbals, and Accessories

251

(1)

Notes

252

(1)

Percussion Instruments of the World

253

(41)

African Influences and Styles

254

(10)

African Roots

254

(1)

Kinka

254

(5)

Kpanlogo

259

(5)

Afro-Cuban Influences and Styles

264

(11)

Claves

265

(1)

Bongos

266

(2)

Congas

268

(3)

Timbales

271

(2)

Cowbells

273

(1)

Guiro

274

(1)

Maracas

274

(1)

Jawbone (Quijada) and Vibra-Slap

275

(1)

Brazilian Influences and Styles

275

(4)

Surdo

275

(1)

Repinique

276

(1)

Other Brazilian Instruments

276

(3)

Hand Drums of the World

279

(6)

Middle Eastern Influences and Styles

279

(1)

Global Frame Drumming and Groove Tunes

280

(3)

Tabla

283

(2)

Steel Drums

285

(4)

Percussion of the World: Methods and Study Materials

289

(5)

Supplemental Studies

291

(3)

Drum Set

294

(35)

Origins and Evolution

294

(4)

Dixieland Drumming

295

(1)

The Swing Era and Big Band Drumming

296

(1)

Bop, Cool Jazz, and Hard Bop

296

(1)

Contemporary Eclectic and Rock Styles

297

(1)

Instruments

298

(3)

Tuning and Heads

299

(1)

Cymbals

300

(1)

Electronic Percussion and Technology

301

(4)

Current Electronic Percussion Instruments

301

(1)

Using Technology as a Tool

302

(2)

Other Technologies for the Classroom

304

(1)

Concepts for Drum Set Study and Performance

305

(3)

Body Awareness and Instrument Setup

306

(1)

Musical Awareness

306

(2)

Performance Techniques

308

(13)

Developing the Feet

308

(2)

Ride Cymbal Time

310

(3)

Coordinated Independence, Four-Way Coordination, Interdependence

313

(2)

Movement Around the Drums

315

(1)

Chart Reading and Interpretation

315

(2)

Brushes

317

(1)

Basic Styles and Considerations

317

(4)

Drum Set Methods, DVDs, Videos, and Supplemental Studies

321

(7)

Video Tapes and DVDs

321

(2)

Comprehensive Methods for Drum Set Study

323

(1)

Supplemental Studies for Comprehensive Study

324

(1)

Methods for Styles Awareness, Chart Reading, and Interpretation

324

(1)

Supplemental Studies for Styles Awareness, Chart Reading, and Interpretation

325

(1)

Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Styles

325

(1)

Brush Methods

326

(1)

Methods for Movement Around the Drums

326

(1)

Supplemental Studies for Movement Around the Drums

327

(1)

Multiple-Percussion Drum Set Solos

327

(1)

Notes

328

(1)

Marching Percussion

329

(96)

History and Evolution

329

(3)

Developing the Contemporary Marching Percussion Section

332

(1)

Instruments and Equipment

332

(12)

Bass Drums

332

(4)

Snare Drum

336

(4)

Tensors or Multi-Tom Toms

340

(2)

Cymbals

342

(1)

The Front Ensemble or Pit

342

(2)

Training the Marching Percussionist

344

(33)

The System

344

(1)

Marching

344

(1)

Timing Training

345

(1)

Rehearsal Techniques and Philosophy

346

(1)

The Stroke Awareness Approach

347

(2)

The Stroke Awareness System

349

(1)

The Basic Grips, Strokes, and Dynamic Levels

350

(1)

Developing a Warm-Up Routine

351

(11)

Developing Uniform Drumming Skills

362

(13)

Visuals

375

(2)

Rudimental Drumming

377

(16)

Scoring and Arranging for Marching Percussion

393

(10)

Field Placement and Projection

403

(2)

The Challenge

405

(1)

Marching Percussion Arrangements for the Methods Class

406

(14)

Marching Percussion Methods and Materials

420

(4)

Major Complete Methods for Individual and Ensemble Study

421

(1)

Supplemental Studies for the Individual and Full Ensemble

422

(1)

Warm-Ups and Cadences for the Full Ensemble

423

(1)

Percussion Features

423

(1)

Contemporary Rudimental Solos, Books, and Videos

424

(1)

Selected Traditional Rudimental Solos and Books and Videos

424

(1)

Notes

424

(1)

Musical Interpretation of Percussion Parts

425

(29)

Interpretive Commentary on the Percussion Writing in Gustav Holst's First Suite in E for Military Band

426

(27)

Notes

453

(1)

Supplemental Playing Exercises

454

(17)

Basic Stroke Combinations

454

(1)

Buzz Comparisons

455

(2)

Tied Rolls

457

(1)

Nontied Rolls

457

(2)

Double Stroke and Rebound Control

459

(1)

Finger Control Exercises

459

(1)

Sticking Policy Exercises

460

(3)

Keyboard Exercises

463

(7)

Supplemental Percussion Ensemble African Creation

470

(1)

Dr. Jeannine Remy

Afterword Future Trends in Percussion Education

471

(2)

Appendix A Orchestral Excerpts for Percussion and Discography of Percussion Music

473

(10)

Appendix B Select Percussion Solo and Ensemble Music

483

(24)

Glossary of Foreign Terms

507

(3)

Bibliography

510

(3)

Index

513

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