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Level 1<\/span><\/h2>\nSuggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nT. McMillan \u2013 Basic Timpani Technique<\/em>
\nM. Peters \u2013 Fundamental Method for Timpani<\/em><\/p>\nSolos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWright \u2013 Graded Music for Timpani<\/em>
\nP. Brazauskas \u2013 Five Timpani Solos<\/em><\/p>\nTechnique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nDevelop roll with proper grip, finger action
\nBegin legato lift stroke
\nEstablish playing area
\nTune 4ths and 5ths
\nRecognize odd and even sticking groups<\/p>\n
Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nUtilize f and p dynamics<\/p>\n
Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nSelf tune the drums and try to stay with conductor<\/p>\n
\nLevel II<\/span><\/h2>\nSuggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nT. Mc Millan \u2013 Basic Timpani Technique<\/em>
\nM. Peters \u2013 Fundamental Method for Timpani<\/em><\/p>\nSolos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWright \u2013 Graded Music for Timpani Book 2<\/em>
\nJ. McKenzie \u2013 Six Graded Timpani Solos<\/em><\/p>\nTechnique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTune 4ths, 5ths, M3, M2 and m2
\nBegin staccato stroke
\nRefine playing area, develop good cross stroke
\nDevelop ability to dampen with both hands<\/p>\n
Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nFull dynamic range development
\nFp roll sound
\nDevelop sonic palette: arm, wrist and finger elements<\/p>\n
Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAble to retune during a composition
\nGreater dynamic range<\/p>\n
\nLevel III<\/span><\/h2>\nMethods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nR. Hochrainer \u2013 Etuden for Timpani Vol. 1<\/em>
\nGoldenberg \u2013 Classic Overtures for Timpani<\/em><\/p>\nSolos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWright \u2013 Graded Music for Timpani Book 2<\/em>
\nJ. Beck \u2013 Grand Teton<\/em>
\nW. Schinstine \u2013 Tymp Tunes<\/em><\/p>\nTechnique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTune P4, P5, M3, m3, M2, m2
\nDevelop 3 and 4 drum technique
\nDevelop drum crossing<\/p>\n
Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nCrescendo rolls and releases
\nAble to switch and choose stroke types
\nMore centered tone<\/p>\n
Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nCan really respond to conductor
\nConfident at retuning while the ensemble is playing<\/p>\n
\nLevel IV<\/span><\/h2>\nMethods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nHochrainer \u2013 Etuden for Timpani Vol. I<\/em>
\nGoldenberg \u2013 Classic Overtures for Timpani<\/em>
\nGoodman \u2013 Modern Method for Timpani<\/em><\/p>\nSolos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nJ. Beck \u2013 Alpine Slide<\/em>
\nGoodman \u2013 Introduction and Allegro<\/em>
\nMuczynski \u2013 Three Designs for Three Timpani<\/em>
\nA. Tcherepnin \u2013 Sonatina<\/em><\/p>\nTechnique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTune all intervals as before plus M6, m6, and octaves
\nGood stick control on crescendo and diminuendo rolls<\/p>\n
Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAbility to play out to balance the ensemble
\nAbility to choose hardness of stick
\nFull dynamic range
\nAbility to blend with the ensemble<\/p>\n
\nLevel V: Diploma Level<\/span><\/h2>\nMethods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nR. Hochrainer \u2013 Etuden for Timpani Vol. 2<\/em>
\nGoldenberg \u2013 Romantic Symphonies for Timpani<\/em>
\nDelecluse \u2013 30 Studies for Timpani Vol. 2<\/em><\/p>\nSolos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nJ. Bergamo \u2013 Four Pieces for Timpani<\/em>
\nFirth \u2013 Solo Impressions for Two Timpani<\/em>
\nGoodman \u2013 Ballad for the Dance<\/em><\/p>\nTechnique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nOdd meters and odd groupings
\nNon-traditional notation reading
\nMore doublings between drums<\/p>\n
Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAbility to work independently and solve creative problems – begin to create a sense of personal sound<\/p>\n
Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nExperiences with NYSSMA All county festivals, community bands and orchestras, RPYO audition<\/p>\n
\nLevel VI: Honors Level<\/span><\/h2>\nMethods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nHinger \u2013 Technique for the Virtuoso Timpanist<\/em>
\nDelecluse \u2013 30 Studies for Timpani<\/em>
\nHochrainer \u2013 Etuden for Timpani <\/em><\/p>\nSolos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nHinger \u2013 Solos for the Virtuoso Timpanist<\/em>
\nWright \u2013 Graded Music for Timpani Book 4<\/em>
\nBeck \u2013 Sonata for Timpani<\/em>
\nFloyd \u2013 Theme and Variations for Four Timpani<\/em><\/p>\nTechnique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTune all possible intervals
\nDevelop non-traditional timpani sounds<\/p>\n
Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nShow a real sense of personal style as a player that includes stick choices (making your own sticks).
\nDevelop a knowledge of much standard orchestra repertoire for timpani<\/p>\n
Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nPerform in youth orchestras, All State Festivals and community groups
\nAbility to play out to balance the ensemble
\nAbility to choose hardness of sticks
\nFull dynamic range<\/p>\n
T. McMillan \u2013 Basic Timpani Technique<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Wright \u2013 Graded Music for Timpani<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Develop roll with proper grip, finger action Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Utilize f and p dynamics<\/p>\n Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Self tune the drums and try to stay with conductor<\/p>\n Suggested Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n T. Mc Millan \u2013 Basic Timpani Technique<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Wright \u2013 Graded Music for Timpani Book 2<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tune 4ths, 5ths, M3, M2 and m2 Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Full dynamic range development Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Able to retune during a composition Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n R. Hochrainer \u2013 Etuden for Timpani Vol. 1<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Wright \u2013 Graded Music for Timpani Book 2<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tune P4, P5, M3, m3, M2, m2 Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Crescendo rolls and releases Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Can really respond to conductor Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Hochrainer \u2013 Etuden for Timpani Vol. I<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n J. Beck \u2013 Alpine Slide<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tune all intervals as before plus M6, m6, and octaves Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ability to play out to balance the ensemble Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n R. Hochrainer \u2013 Etuden for Timpani Vol. 2<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n J. Bergamo \u2013 Four Pieces for Timpani<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Odd meters and odd groupings Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ability to work independently and solve creative problems – begin to create a sense of personal sound<\/p>\n Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Experiences with NYSSMA All county festivals, community bands and orchestras, RPYO audition<\/p>\n Methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Hinger \u2013 Technique for the Virtuoso Timpanist<\/em> Solos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Hinger \u2013 Solos for the Virtuoso Timpanist<\/em> Technique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tune all possible intervals Musicianship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Show a real sense of personal style as a player that includes stick choices (making your own sticks). Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Perform in youth orchestras, All State Festivals and community groups
\nM. Peters \u2013 Fundamental Method for Timpani<\/em><\/p>\n
\nP. Brazauskas \u2013 Five Timpani Solos<\/em><\/p>\n
\nBegin legato lift stroke
\nEstablish playing area
\nTune 4ths and 5ths
\nRecognize odd and even sticking groups<\/p>\n
\nLevel II<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nM. Peters \u2013 Fundamental Method for Timpani<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJ. McKenzie \u2013 Six Graded Timpani Solos<\/em><\/p>\n
\nBegin staccato stroke
\nRefine playing area, develop good cross stroke
\nDevelop ability to dampen with both hands<\/p>\n
\nFp roll sound
\nDevelop sonic palette: arm, wrist and finger elements<\/p>\n
\nGreater dynamic range<\/p>\n
\nLevel III<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nGoldenberg \u2013 Classic Overtures for Timpani<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJ. Beck \u2013 Grand Teton<\/em>
\nW. Schinstine \u2013 Tymp Tunes<\/em><\/p>\n
\nDevelop 3 and 4 drum technique
\nDevelop drum crossing<\/p>\n
\nAble to switch and choose stroke types
\nMore centered tone<\/p>\n
\nConfident at retuning while the ensemble is playing<\/p>\n
\nLevel IV<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nGoldenberg \u2013 Classic Overtures for Timpani<\/em>
\nGoodman \u2013 Modern Method for Timpani<\/em><\/p>\n
\nGoodman \u2013 Introduction and Allegro<\/em>
\nMuczynski \u2013 Three Designs for Three Timpani<\/em>
\nA. Tcherepnin \u2013 Sonatina<\/em><\/p>\n
\nGood stick control on crescendo and diminuendo rolls<\/p>\n
\nAbility to choose hardness of stick
\nFull dynamic range
\nAbility to blend with the ensemble<\/p>\n
\nLevel V: Diploma Level<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nGoldenberg \u2013 Romantic Symphonies for Timpani<\/em>
\nDelecluse \u2013 30 Studies for Timpani Vol. 2<\/em><\/p>\n
\nFirth \u2013 Solo Impressions for Two Timpani<\/em>
\nGoodman \u2013 Ballad for the Dance<\/em><\/p>\n
\nNon-traditional notation reading
\nMore doublings between drums<\/p>\n
\nLevel VI: Honors Level<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nDelecluse \u2013 30 Studies for Timpani<\/em>
\nHochrainer \u2013 Etuden for Timpani <\/em><\/p>\n
\nWright \u2013 Graded Music for Timpani Book 4<\/em>
\nBeck \u2013 Sonata for Timpani<\/em>
\nFloyd \u2013 Theme and Variations for Four Timpani<\/em><\/p>\n
\nDevelop non-traditional timpani sounds<\/p>\n
\nDevelop a knowledge of much standard orchestra repertoire for timpani<\/p>\n
\nAbility to play out to balance the ensemble
\nAbility to choose hardness of sticks
\nFull dynamic range<\/p>\n