Timpani Solo Sheet Music

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.

Mehteran, for solo timpani, explores the history of the Janissary Corps. The Janissaries were infantry soldiers of the Ottoman Empire. Their music is considered to be the oldest form of military

Mjolner is a concerto for timpani accompanied by either piano or wind ensemble. The music loosely follows the Norse mythology surrounded Thor, God of Thunder, and his hammer, Mjolner. The piece is

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

Petrichor is defined as "a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather." In this piece, Kenyon Williams seeks to contribute something new to

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