Foundations For Superior Performance – Percussion

Description

Master every aspect of the rhythm section with Foundations for Superior Performance, the premier method book for advancing concert band percussionists. Created by renowned music educators Richard Williams and Jeff King, this comprehensive classroom instructional guide is a standard requirement for middle school and high school band programs nationwide. It offers an exceptionally organized daily routine that is ideal for the back to school band shopping season, helping percussion students build fundamental technical agility and immediate confidence for the new academic year. This student book fits perfectly into large ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, or private lesson settings. Spanning exactly 96 pages of high-utility musical material, this expanded percussion edition is meticulously designed to address multiple instruments within the rhythm section. Student percussionists will progress through a sequential collection of exercises covering essential snare drum rudiments, roll development, multi-percussion coordination, and full-band tuning chorales. It features an extensive technique section focusing on mallet keyboard instruments, including major and minor scales, arpeggios, and interval drills across all twelve concert keys, alongside specialized timpani tuning guides. Whether you are stocking your digital shelves with essential back to school band books or looking for a proven individual practice guide, this comprehensive book provides the blueprint for superior performance. Product Details  ISBN: 9780849770159 UPC: 9780849770159 Width: 9″ Length: 12″ Page Count: 96 Pages