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Eight Etudes For Snare Drum

The eight etudes from Becker’s snare drum text Rudimental Arithmetic are now available in its own collection. Includes original program and performance notes, with translations in German, French, and Japanese.

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Water Lilies

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“Inspired by the Nymphéas series of paintings by French impressionist Claude Monet… [Water Lilies] is a beautifully complex and satisfying work for five percussionists and a pianist… it is recommended for professional ensembles and upper-level graduate students.” —Danielle Moreau, Percussive Notes

“Inspired by the Nymphéas series of paintings by French impressionist Claude Monet… [Water Lilies] is a beautifully complex and satisfying work for five percussionists and a pianist… it is recommended for professional ensembles and upper-level graduate students.” —Danielle Moreau, Percussive Notes

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Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.

Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.

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The eight études from Bob Becker’s snare drum text Rudimental Arithmetic are now available in its own collection. Eight Etudes also includes the original program notes and performance recommendations on each étude from Rudimental Arithmetic, with translations in German, French, and Japanese. These études are excellent choices for techincal study as well as recital and competition performances.

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What does arithmetic have to do with snare drum rudiments and rhythm? At a fundamental level, the answer is: everything. Includes over 30 pages of exercises and 8 very challenging solo etudes.

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