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...?! is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato. The title, pronounced as a confused gasp, is an onomatopoeia for the five-beat theme presented by the snare drum following the loud

The ten solos in this book correspond to the even-numbered solos in A Sequential Approach to Rudimental Snare Drum, and are ideal for music festivals and recitals. This makes it possible for

All 26 of the Standard American Drum Rudiments, their variations and a number of compound rudiments are used here to establish the countless possibilities which present themselves within the bounds of the

A contemporary collection of short solos to further the technical and musical skills of the beginning snare drummer!

Sperie Karas takes you systematically through the land of syncopation through a variety of time signatures and meter changes. The mastery of these solos, prepares you for today's musical scene, giving

Eighteen newly composed or arranged solos with piano accompaniment written at Grades 2 to 2.5. These exciting solos will add something new, fresh, and different to your solo repertoire. Perfect for use at a

Designed for recital and contest performance as single selections, these challenging solos demand careful attention to articulations and dynamics for best results. Recommended sticking indications are

The solos in this collection have been a staple on festival and contests across the country. Pedagogically sound and musically satisfying, they are an important addition to any drummer's repertoire

Stretched, warped, distorted, de-tuned, and mangled. Such was the fate of the recordings composer Pat Jacobs made using only a snare drum in order to create the fresh and energetic soundscape that

Written for snare drum, kick drum, and hi-hat, Amalgamation features stylistic elements of famed French percussionist Jacques Delcluse and the popular New York percussionist Joseph Tompkins.