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Showing 17–32 of 32 results
Nine Lives is a snare drum solo in the rudimental style based on a Turkish Romany “gypsy” rhythm called the Roman Havas?. The original rhythm is usually played on the darbuka/doumbek to accompany dancers.
Nine Lives is a snare drum solo in the rudimental style based on a Turkish Romany “gypsy” rhythm called the Roman Havas?. The original rhythm is usually played on the darbuka/doumbek to accompany dancers.
A 1989 publication, ‘Petite Suite’ is a duet for early intermediate snare drummers. But it’s not just a “straight” snare drum piece. In it, Kettle introduces developing players to the use of different areas of the drum, a variety of different strokes and the notation used to indicate these variations. This is not only an excellent pedagogical tool, but also a charming piece!
A 1989 publication, ‘Petite Suite’ is a duet for early intermediate snare drummers. But it’s not just a “straight” snare drum piece. In it, Kettle introduces developing players to the use of different areas of the drum, a variety of different strokes and the notation used to indicate these variations. This is not only an excellent pedagogical tool, but also a charming piece!
Rudimental Rascals, dedicated “to Solo and Ensemble Festival Adjudicators Everywhere,” includes some great musical jokes. The tempo marking is “a shaky 108”; the piece begins with an audible count-off in the wrong rhythm; the players strike themselves and each other; a stick is dropped. But it’s not just fun! The piece is also challenging technically and musically.
Rudimental Rascals, dedicated “to Solo and Ensemble Festival Adjudicators Everywhere,” includes some great musical jokes. The tempo marking is “a shaky 108”; the piece begins with an audible count-off in the wrong rhythm; the players strike themselves and each other; a stick is dropped. But it’s not just fun! The piece is also challenging technically and musically.
The Second Petite Suite takes up where the first Suite left off. It introduces one new effect and one new notation indication and is slightly more difficult. As with the first Suite, the movements may be performed individually or as a group.
The Second Petite Suite takes up where the first Suite left off. It introduces one new effect and one new notation indication and is slightly more difficult. As with the first Suite, the movements may be performed individually or as a group.
Any or all of the ‘Three Etudes for Snare Drum’ would be an excellent choice for a festival or competition. These are serious, difficult and interesting solos, presenting serious snare drummers with a variety of opportunities to improve their skill and finesse.
Any or all of the ‘Three Etudes for Snare Drum’ would be an excellent choice for a festival or competition. These are serious, difficult and interesting solos, presenting serious snare drummers with a variety of opportunities to improve their skill and finesse.
Three orchestral style solos, using a variety of contemporary rhythmic and notational techniques.
Three orchestral style solos, using a variety of contemporary rhythmic and notational techniques.
“This book gives insight into every aspect of timpani performance, and every player should read it.” – Bob Becker
“This book gives insight into every aspect of timpani performance, and every player should read it.” – Bob Becker
A challenging and musical three-movement snare drum solo.The “Palindrome” includes a motif of two pairs of accents followed by three accents which ignores the retrograde and grows more prominent as the etude progresses.
A challenging and musical three-movement snare drum solo.The “Palindrome” includes a motif of two pairs of accents followed by three accents which ignores the retrograde and grows more prominent as the etude progresses.
Inspired by two dance forms, ‘Two Dances’ require subtlety and technical control of the snare drummer.
Inspired by two dance forms, ‘Two Dances’ require subtlety and technical control of the snare drummer.
A third-place winner in 1978 PAS composition contest for percussion soloist with percussion ensemble accompaniment.
A third-place winner in 1978 PAS composition contest for percussion soloist with percussion ensemble accompaniment.
