MUSIC
The percussion music is downloadable, normally complete with score, parts, and notation key – for no charge. These free percussion compositions and exercise collections may encourage investigation of interesting and valued components of percussion study.
Content:
If a work happens to be programed for a performance, I would appreciate knowing basic information about that (but not really important).
If you have any questions about interpretation of notation or a technical concern, communication is invited through the contact page.
Thank you for your interest.
The percussion music is downloadable, normally complete with score, parts, and notation key – for no charge. These free percussion compositions and exercise collections may encourage investigation of interesting and valued components of percussion study.
Content:
- music (trio) for 2 pandeiros and tan-tan (rebolo)
- music (quartet) for 2 pandeiros, tan-tan (rebolo), and caxixi
- music (solo) for brushes on snare drum
- music - solo for auxiliary/world/commercial percussion (a training etude with play-along track)
- music (trio) for shekeres
- music (quartet) for 4 marimbas: Haydn String Quartet in G major, No. 66 - Movement I, Allegro Moderato
- music (quartet) for 4 vibraphones: Makin' Whoopee by Walter Donaldson
If a work happens to be programed for a performance, I would appreciate knowing basic information about that (but not really important).
If you have any questions about interpretation of notation or a technical concern, communication is invited through the contact page.
Thank you for your interest.
EXERCISES
Technical Exercises - Pandeiro & Caxixi
These studies and exercises are available for free download and suitable for introductory excursions into a technical approach to pandeiro and caxixi. Many of the studies were first constructed for self use and later made available to students in my studio. Accompanying photos are provided to enhance the approach to the instruments.
Technical Exercises - Pandeiro & Caxixi
These studies and exercises are available for free download and suitable for introductory excursions into a technical approach to pandeiro and caxixi. Many of the studies were first constructed for self use and later made available to students in my studio. Accompanying photos are provided to enhance the approach to the instruments.
Caxixi Duet
Basic Training - score and parts (Caxixi I and Caxixi II)
Basic Training - score and parts (Caxixi I and Caxixi II)
Timpani Warm-Up
A 3-minute (2 page) warm-up routine for four timpani: a quick approach to getting "reacquainted" with the drums...
A 3-minute (2 page) warm-up routine for four timpani: a quick approach to getting "reacquainted" with the drums...
Brush Studies - 4 Items
- First Brush Exercise - Star-Spangled Banner
- Basic Brush Patterns for Drumset
- Brush Studies - Legato Coordination - non-drumset
- Brushes - Sustain and Listening (text)
HANDOUT
Rhythm Studies
A 21-page overview from a percussionist’s perspective, intended for early collegiate or late high school students, percussion instructors. Control Time, Manipulate Rhythm, Influence Feel
– counting, mnemonic systems, exercises, metronome games, excerpts, polyrhythm basics, resources
Rhythm Studies
A 21-page overview from a percussionist’s perspective, intended for early collegiate or late high school students, percussion instructors. Control Time, Manipulate Rhythm, Influence Feel
– counting, mnemonic systems, exercises, metronome games, excerpts, polyrhythm basics, resources