Standard of Excellence Enhanced - Timpani/Auxiliary Percussion - Book 1

Standard of Excellence ENHANCED Book 1 for Timpani and Auxiliary Percussion is a comprehensive and modern method book for beginning band students heading into a new school year. This second edition features a separate, expanded timpani and auxiliary percussion book that addresses the unique needs of beginners on these instruments, combining a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, ear training, music history, composition, improvisation, and multicultural studies. FOR TIMPANI & AUXILIARY PERCUSSION ONLY exercises address the specific technical challenges of each instrument from day one, including timpani tuning and muffling technique, auxiliary percussion setup, and proper mallet selection, while Excellerators enrich and reinforce performance basics and music from over 20 countries broadens every student's musical perspective. Each book includes personalized access to the INTERACTIVE Practice Studio powered by Pyware, giving students accompaniment recordings, flash cards, a full-function recording studio, tuner, and more on desktop or mobile to make back-to-school practicing more effective and more fun.

Designed to support any beginning band situation, Standard of Excellence ENHANCED Book 1 offers three starting systems to ensure positive results for every timpani and auxiliary percussion student. Achievement Lines and GO FOR EXCELLENCE! assessment sections give students and directors a clear, objective way to measure progress throughout the year, while a built-in reward system keeps players motivated and engaged. Whether your student is picking up timpani mallets or auxiliary instruments for the first time or joining a school band or percussion program this fall, this method book delivers one of the most complete and interactive learning experiences available for beginning timpani and auxiliary percussion players.

Product Details 

• ISBN: 9780849707674
• UPC: 9780849707674
• Width: 9"
• Length: 12"
• Page Count: 56 Pages