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Level: Initial to Grade 1 <br> | Level: Initial to Grade 1 <br> | ||
Instrumentation: [[Snare Drum]], [[Timpani]] & [[Tuned Percussion]] <br> | Instrumentation: [[Snare Drum]], [[Timpani]] & [[Tuned Percussion]] <br> | ||
| − | Publisher: [[Trinity College London]] <br> | + | Publisher: [[Trinity College London Press]] <br> |
Cost: $17.92 <br> | Cost: $17.92 <br> | ||
Pages: 40 <br> | Pages: 40 <br> | ||
ISBN: 978-0-7579-7928-6 <br> | ISBN: 978-0-7579-7928-6 <br> | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Introducing Percussion is a comprehensive beginners’ introduction to the three main [[orchestral percussion]] disciplines: [[snare drum]], [[timpani]] and [[tuned percussion]]. It can be used to develop skills on any one instrument, or all three disciplines alongside one another. The performance pieces can be used in lessons or individual practice, with demo and backing tracks included as a free download. Through a series of engaging and practical playalong pieces and exercises, each element is progressively introduced, with handy tips and ‘Did you know?’ boxes throughout to illustrate and strengthen concepts. Downloadable rhythm tracks in a variety of time signatures and tempos can be used to develop a firm sense of pulse when practising the exercises and rudiments. | Introducing Percussion is a comprehensive beginners’ introduction to the three main [[orchestral percussion]] disciplines: [[snare drum]], [[timpani]] and [[tuned percussion]]. It can be used to develop skills on any one instrument, or all three disciplines alongside one another. The performance pieces can be used in lessons or individual practice, with demo and backing tracks included as a free download. Through a series of engaging and practical playalong pieces and exercises, each element is progressively introduced, with handy tips and ‘Did you know?’ boxes throughout to illustrate and strengthen concepts. Downloadable rhythm tracks in a variety of time signatures and tempos can be used to develop a firm sense of pulse when practising the exercises and rudiments. | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
| + | The Instruments<br/> | ||
| + | '''Stage 1'''<br/> | ||
| + | * Easy Rhythms and Dynamics | ||
| + | * Holding the Sticks | ||
| + | * Choosing Sticks | ||
| + | * Playing Position | ||
| + | * Exercises | ||
| + | '''Stage 2'''<br/> | ||
| + | * Snare Drum Rudiments | ||
| + | * Tuning the Timpani | ||
| + | * Steps to Scales | ||
| + | * Exercises | ||
| + | '''Stage 3'''<br/> | ||
| + | * Different Timbres | ||
| + | * Timpani Dampening | ||
| + | * Leaps to Arpeggios | ||
| + | * Exercises | ||
| + | '''Stage 4'''<br/> | ||
| + | * More Rhythms and Time Signatures | ||
| + | * Exercises | ||
| + | '''Stage 5'''<br/> | ||
| + | * Semiquavers and Metronome Marks | ||
| + | * Rolling | ||
| + | * Exercises | ||
| + | '''Stage 6'''<br/> | ||
| + | * More Rhythm and Dynamics (Fortissimo & Pianissimo & Diminuendo) | ||
| + | * Exercises | ||
| + | '''Performance Piece''' | ||
* Ignition (Song of [[Trinity College London]] Percussion Initial Grade) | * Ignition (Song of [[Trinity College London]] Percussion Initial Grade) | ||
* Blast Off! (Song of [[Trinity College London]] Percussion Initial Grade) | * Blast Off! (Song of [[Trinity College London]] Percussion Initial Grade) | ||
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* Down to Earth! (Song of [[Trinity College London]] Percussion Grade 1) | * Down to Earth! (Song of [[Trinity College London]] Percussion Grade 1) | ||
* Destination Reached (Song of [[Trinity College London]] Percussion Grade 1) | * Destination Reached (Song of [[Trinity College London]] Percussion Grade 1) | ||
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==Reviews== | ==Reviews== | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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[[Category:Snare Drum Method Books]] | [[Category:Snare Drum Method Books]] | ||
[[Category:Examination Materials]] | [[Category:Examination Materials]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Trinity College London Examination Materials]] | + | [[Category:Trinity College London Percussion Examination Materials]] |
[[Category:Combined Percussion Examination Materials]] | [[Category:Combined Percussion Examination Materials]] | ||
[[Category:Snare Drum Examination Materials]] | [[Category:Snare Drum Examination Materials]] | ||
[[Category:Tuned Percussion Examination Materials]] | [[Category:Tuned Percussion Examination Materials]] | ||
[[Category:Timpani Examination Materials]] | [[Category:Timpani Examination Materials]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Preliminary Examination Books]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Grade 1 Examination Books]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:30, 14 August 2023
Mark Aldous, Peter Evans & Lorne Pearcey
General Info
Year: 2019
Level: Initial to Grade 1
Instrumentation: Snare Drum, Timpani & Tuned Percussion
Publisher: Trinity College London Press
Cost: $17.92
Pages: 40
ISBN: 978-0-7579-7928-6
Overview
Introducing Percussion is a comprehensive beginners’ introduction to the three main orchestral percussion disciplines: snare drum, timpani and tuned percussion. It can be used to develop skills on any one instrument, or all three disciplines alongside one another. The performance pieces can be used in lessons or individual practice, with demo and backing tracks included as a free download. Through a series of engaging and practical playalong pieces and exercises, each element is progressively introduced, with handy tips and ‘Did you know?’ boxes throughout to illustrate and strengthen concepts. Downloadable rhythm tracks in a variety of time signatures and tempos can be used to develop a firm sense of pulse when practising the exercises and rudiments.
Content
The Instruments
Stage 1
- Easy Rhythms and Dynamics
- Holding the Sticks
- Choosing Sticks
- Playing Position
- Exercises
Stage 2
- Snare Drum Rudiments
- Tuning the Timpani
- Steps to Scales
- Exercises
Stage 3
- Different Timbres
- Timpani Dampening
- Leaps to Arpeggios
- Exercises
Stage 4
- More Rhythms and Time Signatures
- Exercises
Stage 5
- Semiquavers and Metronome Marks
- Rolling
- Exercises
Stage 6
- More Rhythm and Dynamics (Fortissimo & Pianissimo & Diminuendo)
- Exercises
Performance Piece
- Ignition (Song of Trinity College London Percussion Initial Grade)
- Blast Off! (Song of Trinity College London Percussion Initial Grade)
- Into Orbit!
- Down to Earth! (Song of Trinity College London Percussion Grade 1)
- Destination Reached (Song of Trinity College London Percussion Grade 1)
Reviews
Awards
Additional Study Materials
Introducing Ignition by Mark Aldous
Introducing Blast Off! by Mark Aldous
Introducing Destination Reached by Mark Aldous
Works for Percussion by this Author
Additional Resources
References
Categories:
- Percussion Books
- Pedagogical Books
- Method Books
- Mallet Percussion Method Books
- Timpani Method Books
- Snare Drum Method Books
- Examination Materials
- Trinity College London Percussion Examination Materials
- Combined Percussion Examination Materials
- Snare Drum Examination Materials
- Tuned Percussion Examination Materials
- Timpani Examination Materials
- Preliminary Examination Books
- Grade 1 Examination Books