Timpani Solo Sheet Music

John Willmarth's timpani solo And They're Off was inspired by the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY. The thematic material is derived from the iconic "Call to the Post" bugle call, typically

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

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

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

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

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.

Oblivious, for timpani and piano, uses many different sounds and colors throughout the entire composition. The performer must be confident with their sticking skills and their confidence

Perfect Circles is a set of 12 pieces that move through the circle of fifths with the aim of supplementing the current repertoire. The compositions are short and can be learned within a

This solo collection is unique in that the grade of each title can be 1, 2, or 3 depending on the decided tempo. This challenges the player to increase tempo in order to improve technique.

Here is a method utilizing advances in technology and tuning gauges to help a percussionist become a competent timpanist for a band or orchestra in a short amount of time.

In Rockin' Pauken, Darin Kamstra explores a variety of timbres and rhythms on timpani that emulate the sound of rock drumset and bass. The words in the title are a play on the near rhyme between

Thunder requires technical command of the instrument as well as a keen sense of musicality. The inspiration of the work comes directly from the title and is represented by the heavy articulated

Timp-Tastic is a fun, progressive collection of ten intermediate to medium-advanced timpani solos. Each solo comes with demonstrative and accompaniment mp3s downloadable for

Featuring a salsa movement and a galop movement, this medium-advanced work utilizes many techniques including a salsa bass line, a mambo cowbell pattern, various playing areas, effects, and tuning changes.