Snare drum technique. The roll The roll is, probably, the most characteristic and idiomatic of all of the snare drum techniques. Isolately played on a snare drum, a 64th-note lasts exactly the same as a whole note. Because percussionists do not have an air column or a bow allowing us to play long notes on a… Continue reading Snare drum technique. The roll.
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In memoriam David Searcy
In memoriam David Searcy. Sadly, I am writing again mourning a loss. David Searcy has passed away on August, 2nd. David was timpanist for the orchestra of Teatro alla Scala in Milan (before that, he played for the Bergen Philharmonic), a magnificent musician, and an excellent person. He was also a faculty member at the Royal… Continue reading In memoriam David Searcy
Editing timpani parts (II)
Editing timpani parts (II). Continuing with the issue that we previously discussed, I´d like to show you my version of the “Sanctus” from Verdi´s “Requiem”. The use of full range speakers or headphones is highly recommended. You can legally and freely download the score and the parts here: IMSLP. © David Valdés This… Continue reading Editing timpani parts (II)
Editing timpani parts (I)
Editing timpani parts (I). He who has ever played repertoire by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Dvorak, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Weber, Gounod, opera (mainly Italian and French works) and, as a particular case, Spanish zarzuela, is very likely to have found on many occasions notes that do not “match” with the harmonic/melodic context and, depending on his audacity or… Continue reading Editing timpani parts (I)