Timpani Solo Sheet Music

Telling the story of a fishing trip, this work offers a unique performance experience to students at the intermediate level. With the use of a superball mallet and plastic brushes in addition to more

In this appealing array of performance pieces designed to foster a musical approach to timpani playing. Students are exposed to the use of dynamics in a gradual, coherent fashion, making it easy to

Based on some of the rhythmic timpani passages from Beethoven's Symphony No. 8. Beethoven's unique use of octaves on the timpani part is a particular

American composer Elliot Carter's set of eight short pieces, each dedicated to a different percussionist, is a cornerstone of the repertoire for serious percussionists.

Elemental Dances was composed as a way of exploring the practicality of literature utilizing five timpani as a solo instrument. The intense three-movement work is based on several segments of

The eight solos contained in this collection are suitable for any performing venue or pedagogy. Techniques of tuning, muffling, double stops and staccato-legato are employed. Styles include classical, New

Here is a collection of carefully graded solos from very easy up to early intermediate levels with a professionally recorded demonstration/accompaniment CD. Features original compositions by many of today's

Patrick Moore's Gavin's on the Run is a Grade 3+ solo for unaccompanied timpani. It was inspired by his son Gavin as he was learning to walk. High energy, dynamic variation, and varied playing

Brian S. Mason chose the title Hot Tubs in reference to "tubs" as a slang word for timpani, picked up as a freshman in college. The word "hot" references the nature of most of the piece: powerful,

Each solo in this collection has its own unique style. The solos work well for recitals, and are all written for 2 to 4 drums.