- All percussion parts are included in the one spiral bound 144 page student book. This gives access to all parts for all percussionists.
- My Favourite Band percussion book is also a fantastic resource for students taking lessons in groups.
- All pieces are scored with a mallet part that carries the melody. Besides being great for band, this is an excellent resource for percussion ensembles.
- A full percussion score is also available for use in sectional rehearsals and percussion ensembles.
The percussion score contains:
Full Band arrangements
- full percussion arrangements for all 72 band tunes (4 or 5 parts)
- see example below
Technical exercises
- 63 exercises that deal with technical issues that relate to the band tunes (4 or 5 parts)
- These exercises can also be used in lessons for technique development.
- The exercises are also scored to be played with the other instruments of the band that also have these exercises.
(see example below)
Ensemble pieces
- 9 ensemble tunes written for 6 parts that correlate with the duets for the other band instruments
(see example below)
Percussion instruments included in the book
- Snare drum
- Bass drum
- Mallets
- Timpani
- Suspended cymbal
- Crash cymbals
- Triangle
- Tambourine
- Wood block
- Temple blocks
- Sleigh bells
- Maracas
- Claves
- Hi-hat
- Body percussion
Techniques included in the percussion book
- R and L sticking
- Single paradiddle
- Multiple bounce stroke
- Rim shot
- Flam
- Flam tap
- Flam accent
- Flam paradiddle
- Nine stroke roll
- Five stroke roll
- Seventeen stroke roll
- Rolls (percussion, timpani and mallets)
- Double stops
- Open and closed triangle
Also...
- Five line and one line staves used for percussion.
- Unique pictures showing instrument playing positions.
- Comprehensive scales index for mallet instruments.
- Full glossary of musical terms.
- Introductory rhythm page.
Full band parts from A section
My Favourite Band percussion score
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Exercise & Duet from B section
My Favourite Band percussion score
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