Aldous / Mark (Author) / Evans / Peter (Author) / Pearcey / Lorne (Author): Introducing Percussion

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.

Selected pieces in this book may be used in Trinity percussion exams for Initial and Grade 1 — please check current syllabus.