Cook, Gary, 1951-

Teaching percussion : with DVD / Gary Cook. - Third edition. - xxxiii, 522 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 2 videodiscs (DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)

Discography: pages 474-482. Includes bibliographical references and index.

General considerations and prerequisites -- Basic percussion technique through the study of the snare drum -- Multiple percussion -- Keyboard percussion -- Timpani -- Bass drum, cymbals, and accessories -- Percussion instruments of the world -- Drum set -- Marching percussion -- Musical interpretation of percussion parts -- Supplemental playing exercises -- Future trends in percussion education -- Orchestral excerpts for percussion and discography of percussion music -- Select percussion solo and ensemble music.

From the publisher. Become a better music teacher with Teaching Percussion with accompanying 2-DVD set! Providing a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of percussion education, technique, and performance, this music text guides you towards a greater musical awareness and improved technique. Illustrations, examples, and exercises acquaint you with the special needs of all percussion instruments. You will gain a greater insight into music learning and performance through the inclusion of up-to-date techniques and numerous exercises.

Staff notation.

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Percussion instruments--Instruction and study.
Percussion instruments--Instruction and study.

MT 655 / .C66 2006