Teaching Percussion (with 2-DVD Set)

by Cook, Gary D.

• ISBN13: 9780534509903
• ISBN10: 0534509908
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Spiralbound w/ DVD
• Copyright: 2005-12-12
• Publisher: Cengage

Summary

TEACHING PERCUSSION, which includes a free 2-DVD set with over 7 hours of footage, continues to set the standard in percussion instrument methods texts. Providing a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of percussion education, technique, and performance, this text helps students develop musical understanding and performance skills. The text's consistent and detailed philosophy introduces students to a refined teaching methodology, as well as a greater understanding of the learning process, by integrating contemporary concepts about experiential awareness learning.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
Introduction	xxi
About the Author	xxix
General Considerations and Prerequisites	1	(23)
Percussion Performance and Education	2	(8)
General Considerations	2	(1)
Classification of Instruments	2	(3)
Tone Production on Percussion Instruments	5	(2)
Notation Systems for Percussion	7	(1)
Interpretation of Notation	8	(2)
Organizing the Beginning Percussion Program	10	(3)
Selecting the Percussion Student	11	(1)
Training the Beginning Percussionist	12	(1)
Organizing the Percussion Section	13	(7)
Recommended Percussion Instrumentation	14	(2)
Recommended Sticks and Mallets	16	(1)
Instrument and Percussionist Assignments	16	(1)
Location of the Percussion Section in the Ensemble	17	(1)
Percussion Instrument Substitution	17	(1)
General Maintenance and Head Replacement	18	(1)
Motivating the Percussionist	19	(1)
Percussion Method Books	20	(3)
Individual Instrument Methods	20	(1)
Combined Percussion Methods	20	(1)
Percussion Ensemble Collections	20	(1)
General Guides to Percussion	21	(2)
Percussive Arts Society	23	(1)
Notes	23	(1)
Basic Percussion Technique Through the Study of the Snare Drum	24	(55)
Historical Origins	24	(1)
The Snare Drum	25	(6)
Construction	25	(2)
Care and Maintenance	27	(1)
Tuning	28	(1)
Stands	29	(1)
Sticks	29	(1)
Playing Areas	30	(1)
Tom Tom, Field Drum, Tenor Drum, and Roto-Toms	31	(2)
The Attitude Toward Percussion Performance and Education	33	(2)
Matched and Traditional Grip	35	(1)
Instrument Height and Stance	36	(1)
A Concept of the Grip and Stroke	37	(7)
The Pivot Point or Fulcrum	38	(1)
The Grip	38	(1)
The Basic Percussion Stroke	39	(5)
Basic Drumming Technique	44	(22)
Rebounds, Doubles, and Rolls	45	(6)
Roll Interpretation	51	(6)
The Stroke-and-a-Bounce and Finger Stroke Control	57	(4)
Accent Studies	61	(1)
Grace Note Figures (Flams and Drags/Ruffs)	62	(4)
Special Effects---Rim and Stick Shots and Others	66	(1)
Sticking Policies	66	(4)
Phrasing	70	(1)
The Strokes	71	(2)
Individual Snare Drum Methods and Supplemental Studies	73	(5)
Major Applied Methods	73	(1)
Supplemental Studies	74	(1)
Snare Drum Technique	75	(1)
Selected Solos	76	(2)
Notes	78	(1)
Multiple Percussion	79	(14)
History and Definitions	79	(1)
Notational Systems	80	(6)
Additional Considerations	86	(3)
Multiple Percussion Studies and Solos	89	(4)
Methods and Solo Collections	89	(1)
Selected Solos	89	(4)
Keyboard Percussion	93	(64)
Origins and Classifications	93	(1)
Instrument Characteristics	94	(13)
Xylophone	94	(1)
Marimba	95	(2)
Vibraphone (Vibraharp or Vibe)	97	(2)
Glockenspiel or Concert Bells	99	(2)
Marching Bell Lyre	101	(1)
Chimes	101	(2)
Crotales	103	(1)
Celesta	104	(1)
Unique Instruments	105	(1)
Mallets	106	(1)
Keyboard Percussion Technique	107	(18)
The Grip	107	(2)
Playing Areas on the Bars	109	(1)
The Approach	110	(1)
The Stroke	110	(1)
The Full Stroke Technique	111	(3)
The Touch-Lift Stroke	114	(2)
The Sustained Tone or Roll	116	(2)
Special Effects	118	(1)
Keyboard Percussion Reading	119	(6)
Expression and Phrasing on Keyboard Percussion Instruments	125	(2)
Multiple Mallets	127	(6)
The Traditional Cross-Grip	128	(2)
The Musser (Stevens) Grip	130	(2)
The Burton Grip	132	(1)
Multiple-Mallet Keyboard Percussion Technique	133	(10)
Vibraphone Technique	143	(3)
Individual Keyboard Methods and Supplemental Studies	146	(10)
Major Applied Methods	146	(1)
Supplemental Studies	147	(1)
Vibraphone Methods	148	(1)
Supplemental Studies	149	(1)
Other Music Adaptable to Keyboard Percussion Study	149	(1)
Selected Solos	150	(6)
Notes	156	(1)
Timpani	157	(58)
Historical Origins	157	(1)
Performance Considerations	158	(2)
Developing the Timpanist	160	(3)
Ear Training	160	(2)
Practicing	162	(1)
Instruments and Mallets	163	(12)
Construction and Manufacturers	163	(1)
Heads	164	(1)
Mallets	165	(2)
Sizes and Ranges	167	(1)
Head and Mechanical Adjustments	168	(4)
Head Replacement/Selecting the Playing Spot	172	(1)
Fine Tuning/Clearing Heads	173	(2)
Timpani Technique	175	(34)
Position of the Timpani and Playing Areas	176	(1)
Tuning a Pitch	177	(1)
Basic Tuning Exercise	178	(1)
Performance Tuning	179	(2)
Tuning Gauges	181	(3)
Intonation Tempering	184	(1)
The Grips	185	(1)
The Basic Timpani Stroke	186	(2)
Articulation Considerations and Musical Expression	188	(8)
Rolls, Finger Strokes, and Forearm	196	(4)
Forte-Piano Rolls	200	(1)
Muffling	201	(2)
Muting	203	(1)
Cross Sticking	204	(5)
Individual Timpani Methods and Supplemental Studies	209	(5)
Major Applied Methods	209	(1)
Supplemental Studies	210	(1)
Orchestral Excerpts	210	(1)
Reference Books and Videos	211	(1)
Selected Solos	211	(3)
Notes	214	(1)
Bass Drum, Cymbals, and Accessories	215	(38)
The Bass Drum	215	(10)
Construction and Selection	215	(1)
Heads	215	(1)
Tuning	216	(1)
Stands	216	(1)
Humidifiers	217	(1)
Mallets	218	(3)
Playing Techniques	221	(3)
The Art of Playing Bass Drum and Attached Cymbal	224	(1)
Cymbals	225	(6)
Origins	225	(1)
Construction and Selection	225	(1)
Straps and Pads	226	(1)
Care	226	(1)
Crash Cymbals	227	(3)
Suspended Cymbals	230	(1)
Triangle	231	(3)
Origins	231	(1)
Selection	232	(1)
Clips	232	(1)
Beaters	233	(1)
Playing Techniques	233	(1)
Tambourine	234	(3)
Origins	234	(1)
Selection	235	(1)
Care	235	(1)
Playing Techniques	235	(2)
Gongs and Tam Tams	237	(3)
Origins	237	(1)
Construction and Selection	237	(2)
Mallets and Racks	239	(1)
Playing Techniques	240	(1)
Castanets	240	(2)
Origins	240	(1)
Construction and Selection	240	(1)
Playing Techniques	240	(2)
Wood Blocks	242	(1)
Origins	242	(1)
Construction and Selection	242	(1)
Playing Techniques	242	(1)
Temple Blocks	243	(1)
Origins	243	(1)
Playing Techniques	243	(1)
Less Common Instrumental Accessories	244	(7)
Finger Cymbals	244	(1)
Cowbells	244	(1)
Sleigh Bells	244	(1)
Slapstick	245	(1)
Ratchet	246	(1)
Metal Plates, Anvils, and Pipes	246	(1)
Brake Drums	246	(1)
Percussion Aerophones, Toys, and Exotic Instruments	246	(1)
Sandpaper Blocks	247	(1)
Horns	248	(1)
Marching Machine and Horses' Hooves	248	(1)
Lujon	248	(1)
Slit Drums and Log Drums	248	(1)
Wind Chimes	249	(2)
Methods and Studies for Bass Drum, Cymbals, and Accessories	251	(1)
Notes	252	(1)
Percussion Instruments of the World	253	(41)
African Influences and Styles	254	(10)
African Roots	254	(1)
Kinka	254	(5)
Kpanlogo	259	(5)
Afro-Cuban Influences and Styles	264	(11)
Claves	265	(1)
Bongos	266	(2)
Congas	268	(3)
Timbales	271	(2)
Cowbells	273	(1)
Guiro	274	(1)
Maracas	274	(1)
Jawbone (Quijada) and Vibra-Slap	275	(1)
Brazilian Influences and Styles	275	(4)
Surdo	275	(1)
Repinique	276	(1)
Other Brazilian Instruments	276	(3)
Hand Drums of the World	279	(6)
Middle Eastern Influences and Styles	279	(1)
Global Frame Drumming and Groove Tunes	280	(3)
Tabla	283	(2)
Steel Drums	285	(4)
Percussion of the World: Methods and Study Materials	289	(5)
Supplemental Studies	291	(3)
Drum Set	294	(35)
Origins and Evolution	294	(4)
Dixieland Drumming	295	(1)
The Swing Era and Big Band Drumming	296	(1)
Bop, Cool Jazz, and Hard Bop	296	(1)
Contemporary Eclectic and Rock Styles	297	(1)
Instruments	298	(3)
Tuning and Heads	299	(1)
Cymbals	300	(1)
Electronic Percussion and Technology	301	(4)
Current Electronic Percussion Instruments	301	(1)
Using Technology as a Tool	302	(2)
Other Technologies for the Classroom	304	(1)
Concepts for Drum Set Study and Performance	305	(3)
Body Awareness and Instrument Setup	306	(1)
Musical Awareness	306	(2)
Performance Techniques	308	(13)
Developing the Feet	308	(2)
Ride Cymbal Time	310	(3)
Coordinated Independence, Four-Way Coordination, Interdependence	313	(2)
Movement Around the Drums	315	(1)
Chart Reading and Interpretation	315	(2)
Brushes	317	(1)
Basic Styles and Considerations	317	(4)
Drum Set Methods, DVDs, Videos, and Supplemental Studies	321	(7)
Video Tapes and DVDs	321	(2)
Comprehensive Methods for Drum Set Study	323	(1)
Supplemental Studies for Comprehensive Study	324	(1)
Methods for Styles Awareness, Chart Reading, and Interpretation	324	(1)
Supplemental Studies for Styles Awareness, Chart Reading, and Interpretation	325	(1)
Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Styles	325	(1)
Brush Methods	326	(1)
Methods for Movement Around the Drums	326	(1)
Supplemental Studies for Movement Around the Drums	327	(1)
Multiple-Percussion Drum Set Solos	327	(1)
Notes	328	(1)
Marching Percussion	329	(96)
History and Evolution	329	(3)
Developing the Contemporary Marching Percussion Section	332	(1)
Instruments and Equipment	332	(12)
Bass Drums	332	(4)
Snare Drum	336	(4)
Tensors or Multi-Tom Toms	340	(2)
Cymbals	342	(1)
The Front Ensemble or Pit	342	(2)
Training the Marching Percussionist	344	(33)
The System	344	(1)
Marching	344	(1)
Timing Training	345	(1)
Rehearsal Techniques and Philosophy	346	(1)
The Stroke Awareness Approach	347	(2)
The Stroke Awareness System	349	(1)
The Basic Grips, Strokes, and Dynamic Levels	350	(1)
Developing a Warm-Up Routine	351	(11)
Developing Uniform Drumming Skills	362	(13)
Visuals	375	(2)
Rudimental Drumming	377	(16)
Scoring and Arranging for Marching Percussion	393	(10)
Field Placement and Projection	403	(2)
The Challenge	405	(1)
Marching Percussion Arrangements for the Methods Class	406	(14)
Marching Percussion Methods and Materials	420	(4)
Major Complete Methods for Individual and Ensemble Study	421	(1)
Supplemental Studies for the Individual and Full Ensemble	422	(1)
Warm-Ups and Cadences for the Full Ensemble	423	(1)
Percussion Features	423	(1)
Contemporary Rudimental Solos, Books, and Videos	424	(1)
Selected Traditional Rudimental Solos and Books and Videos	424	(1)
Notes	424	(1)
Musical Interpretation of Percussion Parts	425	(29)
Interpretive Commentary on the Percussion Writing in Gustav Holst's First Suite in E for Military Band	426	(27)
Notes	453	(1)
Supplemental Playing Exercises	454	(17)
Basic Stroke Combinations	454	(1)
Buzz Comparisons	455	(2)
Tied Rolls	457	(1)
Nontied Rolls	457	(2)
Double Stroke and Rebound Control	459	(1)
Finger Control Exercises	459	(1)
Sticking Policy Exercises	460	(3)
Keyboard Exercises	463	(7)
Supplemental Percussion Ensemble African Creation	470	(1)
Dr. Jeannine Remy
Afterword Future Trends in Percussion Education	471	(2)
Appendix A Orchestral Excerpts for Percussion and Discography of Percussion Music	473	(10)
Appendix B Select Percussion Solo and Ensemble Music	483	(24)
Glossary of Foreign Terms	507	(3)
Bibliography	510	(3)
Index	513