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performance resources
performance resources
The information contained in this section is intended to guide students that wish to further extend their knowledge and understanding of the history and performance standards of their instrument. You will find scales, listening examples, tutorial videos, lists of famous performers etc.
scales
scales
14. Keyboard Percussion Scale Requirments.pdfresources
resources
listening
listening
famous percussionists
famous percussionists
Buddy Rich - Jazz
Elvin Jones - Jazz
Martin Grubinger - Concert
Evelyn Glennie - Concert
Neil Peart - Rock
video, web, & pdf resources
video, web, & pdf resources
recommended methods & SOLOS
recommended methods & SOLOS
concert snare
concert snare
Primary Handbook for Snare - Whaley
Fundamental Studies for Snare - Whaley
Musical Studies for the Intermediate Snare Drummer - Whaley
Intermediate Snare Drum - Peters
Stick Control - George Lawrence Stone
Advanced Snare Studies - Peters
Master Studies - Morello
Rudimental Etudes and Warm-ups - Chatham, Murphy & Testa
mallets
mallets
Fundamental Method for Mallets - Peters
Simply Four-Mallet Method - Howarth
Method of Movement for Marimba - Leigh Howard Stevens
Primary Handbook for Mallets - Whaley
Musical Studies for the Intermediate Mallet Player - Whaley
Fundamental Studies for Mallets - Whaley
Mallet Percussion Workout - McGuire
Four-Mallet Independence for Marimba - Lane & Floyd
A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion - Wessels
timpani
timpani
Modern Method for Timpani - Goodman
Fundamental Method for Timpani - Peters
Fundamental Studies for Timpani - Whaley
Primary Handbook for Timpani - Whaley
Musical Studies for the Intermediate Timpanist - Whaley
Complete Timpani Method - Friese & Lepak
solos
solos
SNARE
Portraits in Rhythm - Cirone
Three Means to an End - Schinstine
TIMPANI
Pedal to the Kettle - Gay
Triptych Motif - Beck
Solo Impressions for 4 Timpani - Vic Firth
Saltarella in Command Performances for Percussion -Cirone
MALLETS
Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, and Vibraphone. - Goldenberg
Furioso and Valse in d minor in Challenge I - Hatch
Tambourin Chinois - Kreisler/Green
Sonatina in A Major in Masterpieces for Marimba - Telemann/McMillan
practice tips
practice tips
equipment resources & maintenance
equipment resources & maintenance
suggested equipment
suggested equipment
Many of the products listed below can be found on Steve Weiss, but I would also suggest taking a look at some of the products on Artifact Percussion by clicking the link below.
For most percussion needs Steve Weiss is the "go-to" supplier. The prices listed are approximate and are likely to increase from year to year following the creation of this page.
Percussionists at Eastern York are VERY STRONGLY SUGGESTED (though not explicitly required) to have the following:
Practice Pad
Evans Real Feel 12in - approx. $30.00
Snare Sticks
Beginning: Vic Firth SD1 - approx. $10.00
Vic Firth Symphonic Tim Genis Signature - $30.99
Advanced: Cooperman Platt No.8 - approx. $30.00
Timpani Mallets
Intermediate: Vic Firth Ameri. Custom T1 - approx. 30.00
Advanced: Promark JH4 Jon Haas Gen. - approx. $40.00
Pitch Pipe
Kratt Master - $25.00
Xylophone Mallets
Beginning: Malletch Bob Becker BB34 - approx. 32.00
Advanced: Innovative Perc. James Ross (variety of weights)
Yarn Marimba Mallets
Beginning: Innovative Perc. Series IP240 - approx. 40.00
Advanced: Marimba One Double Helix Birch (variety of weights)
A stick bag
Beginner: Vic Firth Classic Stick Bag - approx. $40.00
Advanced: Malletech LHSTB Tour Bag - approx. $80.00
Brushes for Drum Set
Vic Firth Heritage - approx. $25.00
Triangle Beaters
Grover Alloy 303 Set - approx. $80.00
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Generally, the first instrument purchased by a serious percussionist is a snare drum (Ludwig or Black Swamp) and common aux. percussion such as:
Snare Drum
Intermediate: Pearl Symphonic Concert - Maple 14x5.5 - approx. $740.00 - PEA-SYP1455-138
Advanced: Pearl Philharmonic Concert - Maple 14x5.5 - approx. $850.00 - PEA-PHP1465
Tambourine
Grover 10" Projection-Plus Double Row Tambourine - approx. $250.00
Black Swamp TD 4 double row 10in. - approx. $250.00
Triangle
Grover Super-Overtone Triangle - 6in - approx. $90.00
Alan Abel Symphonic 6in. - approx. $85.00
Crash Cymbals
Sabian HHX 18in. Germanic - $675.00
maintenance videos
maintenance videos
maintenance guides
maintenance guides
Restricted Access: Only accessible while using your Eastern York Google account. Scroll through the guide to find your instrument.
Instrument Care and Maintenance.pdfPage updated
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