Description
Fundamental Method for Timpani, authored by renowned timpanist and percussionist Mitchell Peters of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, offers a comprehensive approach to learning timpani. This resource presents essential techniques in a practical and musical context, featuring a variety of sticking, tuning, and ear-training exercises, along with over 60 musical etudes spanning multiple styles. The book is structured into four chapters—"General Information," "Basic Technique," "Etudes for Two Timpani," and "Etudes for Three and Four Timpani"—which can be utilized concurrently. Its comb binding allows the book to lay flat, making it an ideal companion for both study and performance.
