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Percussion Manual

Second Edition

F. Michael Combs

Waveland Press is pleased to offer this comprehensive manual containing essential instructional information about the full complement of percussion instruments. Building on the first chapter’s in-depth coverage of the snare drum, the most practical instrument for the development of basic musical and technical skills, Combs discusses an array of percussion instruments in following chapters. Multiple photographs illustrate many of the techniques discussed for specific percussion instruments. A variety of exercises help develop students’ skills. This authoritative training manual contains lists of literature, methods books, recordings, and pertinent addresses. Teachers will be able to use this book to prepare themselves for percussion teaching, and students will find it an invaluable tool for developing their skills.
 

$29.95 list, 167 pages

10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-106-0

13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-106-1

© 1995

“A perfect resource for the future band director to have on hand when he/she gets into the real world.” —Gifford Howarth, The Pennsylvania State University

“The techniques used in playing the various percussion instruments are described very clearly, which is important to a nonpercussionist music educator. The book covers the primary instruments as well as the secondary ones and is very thorough with drum set and Latin percussion instruments. Great price, too!” —Robert Crutchfield, Winston-Salem State University

“Excellent book! I have used the original publisher’s version for years. Thanks for reducing the price. It used to be too expensive for students. In addition, the layout of the book is excellent, making lesson planning easy.” —David Morris, Valdosta State University

“I have used the Percussion Manual for quite a few years and have found it to be quite complete.” —Jane Varella, Wright State University

“An excellent text. I especially like the ‘3 basic techniques’; the inclusion of many, varied, useful exercises; the section on phrasing; and the trios in the mallets section.” —Isla Hejny, University of St. Thomas

“I have found it extremely helpful in exposing future band directors to the broad spectrum of percussion. It combines plenty of technical exercises with important information on instrument care and tuning as well as helpful appendices.” —Mel Mobley, Louisiana Tech University

“I am delighted at what I see in this text. It’s going to be perforce for our students.” —Dennis Plies, Warner Pacific College

Table of Contents

1. Snare Drum Study

2. Marching Percussion

3. Timpani Study

4. Keyboard Mallet Percussion Instruments

5. Percussion Accessories

6. Multiple Percussion

7. The Drum Set

8. Organization of the Percussion Section

9. Teachers’ Guide to Beginning Percussion

Appendix A: Recommended Percussion Methods and Texts

Appendix B: Recommended Solo and Ensemble Literature for Percussion

Appendix C: Percussion Recordings and Videos

Appendix D: Foreign Terminology for Percussion

Appendix E: Percussion Dealers, Manufacturers, and Distributors

Appendix F: Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Membership Application Form