A dictionary for the modern percussionist and drummer
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A dictionary for the modern percussionist and drummer
(Dictionaries for the modern musician)
Rowman & Littlefield, c2017
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-311)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals, gongs, and xylophones comprise one of the largest and ever-expanding areas of music performance, composition, and sound effects. Profusely illustrated, A Dictionary for the Modern Percussionist and Drummer is an essential resource for any student, professional, or amateur musician who wants to delve into the vast world of percussion and drumming instruments and terminology.
With an emphasis on modern terms in many languages and genres, James A. Strain has defined, detailed, and explained the use of percussion instruments and drums not only for classical genres (such as orchestra, symphonic, band, and opera) but also for popular styles (such as jazz, rock, music theater, and marching band). Also included are those world music instruments and ensembles commonly found in public school and university settings (such as steel drum bands, samba bands, and gamelan ensembles) as well as historical genres related to rope and rudimental drumming.
Written for professional and amateur percussionists as well as non-percussionist educators, this book includes valuable topics on instrument construction and tuning and specific playing techniques, as well as instrument setup diagrams with models and ranges of keyboard percussion instruments. With more than 300 images and examples, it is the ideal reference book to enable any musician to better understand the extensive world of percussion and drumming.
Table of Contents
Organization of the Dictionary, Language and Abbreviations
Pitch Chart
The Dictionary
Appendices
A: Philosophy and Approach to Teaching Percussion
B: Practical Guide to University and College Percussion Auditions
C: Guide to Professional Orchestral Percussion Auditions
D: Standard Excerpts for Orchestral Percussion
E: Standard Excerpts for Timpani
F: Percussion Equipment Standards by NCPP
G: Marimba Standards and Literature by NCPP
H: J. C. Deagan, Co., Keyboard Percussion Instruments
I: Leedy Mfg. Co., Keyboard Percussion Instruments
J: Marking Percussion Parts by Randall Eyles
K: Drum Set Styles (Comprehensive List)
L: Notation for Drumset by Norman Weinberg
M: Percussion Instruments Set-up and Part Assignment Diagrams
N: PAS 40 International Drum Rudiments
O: Standard Ranges for Tuned Percussion Instruments
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