Percussion PedagogyIn Percussion Pedagogy, author Michael Udow offers a practical guide for students interested in teaching percussion as well as improving their technique. Udow first introduces the bouncing ball system, a technical analogy that teaches students to resist the effects of inertia. Throughout the book, the bouncing ball analogy develops into a core performance principle based on integrated motions resulting in refined tone quality and meaningful musicianship. The book applies this principle to several instruments including snare drum, timpani, marimba, vibraphone, multiple-percussion, tambourine and triangle, bass drum, cymbals, tam-tams, and a variety of Western concert and world percussion repertoire. In particular, Udow addresses the importance of coupling stroke types with stickings to set the foundation for precise rhythmic playing and expressive musicality. Chapters also focus on integrated rhythms, breath, and pulsed rhythms, anatomy and physiological health, psychological health, purposeful listening, and the importance of singing when practicing. Offering solutions to common performance problems, the book's many examples serve as a paradigm for future problem solving. A comprehensive companion website complements Udow's teachings with a wealth of video tutorials and listening examples. |
Contents
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Dont Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water | 17 |
Sing Sing Sing | 31 |
Listen Listen Listen | 39 |
The Prequel | 45 |
Back to Basics | 51 |
Asian and Turkish Delights | 267 |
An Integrated System of Form and Function | 297 |
Oh Say Can you See Hear Play | 329 |
Not Just on Saturdays | 361 |
The Gryphon and the Mock Turtle | 381 |
Constant Comment | 399 |
Ohm by Georg e Without Resistance | 411 |
Conclusion | 425 |
Whats Up? | 63 |
Who Could Ask for Anything More? | 67 |
Im All a Quiver | 73 |
A Breath of Fresh Air | 97 |
The Is Ys and Beyond | 103 |
Move over Elephant Theres an Octopus in the Room | 169 |
Turkish Cooking in the Kitchen | 243 |
Timeline | 427 |
Notes | 433 |
Glossary | 441 |
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