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General Info

Year: 1974
Publisher: Meredith Music
Edition: 1st Edition
Cost: Book Cost - $17.95 | Supplemental Books - $0.00

Overview

Fundamental Studies for Mallets is a collection of progressive studies for the beginning student from percussion master Garwood Whaley. It is divided into three sections. The first section examines technique, reading and memorization. The second section features works by well known composers arranged for mallet instruments. The final section is a technical study of elementary exercises including basic scales and chords.

Chapters

Section 1: Preliminary Studies

The purpose of this section is to provide the student with a multi-faceted, self-motivating approach to mallet playing. Through the integration of technical studies, reading and memorization, the student's keyboard facility will quickly develop. The memorization of recognizable or "rote" tunes is quite beneficial since it both motivates the student and develops his "keyboard motor skills". Students should be encouraged to memorize at least one piece per week. Each technical study should also be memorized.
C Major / F Major / G Major / Bb Major / D Major / Eb Major / A Major

Section 2: Reading Studies

The purpose of Section 2 is to provide the student with a progressive series of reading studies. The following music was selected on the basis of its adaptability to mallet instruments and for the aesthetic quality of each work. By perfecting each of the following pieces, the student will develop both reading skills and an appreciation for good music.
1. Impertinence
2. March
3. Le Petit Rien
4. Sonatina - Muzio Clementi
5. Pastorale -Friedrich Burgmüller
6. Minuet - J.S. Bach
7. Andante
8. The Clock
9. Polonaise - J.S. Bach
10. Bourrée - J.S. Bach
11. The New Doll
12. Sonatina -Heinrich Lichner
13. Andante - Muzio Clementi
14. March - Cornelius Gurlitt
15. Carefree
16. Larghetto
17. Prelude #2
18. Little Hunting Song
19. Allegretto

Reviews

Student Reviews

Recent Performance

Reading No.1

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Awards

Additional Study Materials

Works for Percussion by this Author

Additional Resources

References

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 == General Info ==
+'''Year''': 1974 <br /-->
+'''Publisher''': [[Meredith Music]]<br /-->
+'''Edition''':  1st Edition <br /-->
+'''Cost''': Book Cost - $17.95  &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Supplemental Books - $0.00<br /-->
-'''Year''':  <br /-->
+== Overview ==
-'''Duration''':  c. <br /-->
+Fundamental Studies for Mallets is a collection of progressive studies for the beginning student from percussion master [[Garwood Whaley]]. It is divided into three sections. The first section examines technique, reading and memorization. The second section features works by well known composers arranged for mallet instruments. The final section is a technical study of elementary exercises including basic scales and chords.
-'''Difficulty''':  (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->
-'''Publisher''': [[Meredith]]<br /-->
-'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $0.00 &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Score Only - $0.00<br /-->
-==Movements==
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-== Instrumentation ==
-[[Snare Drum]]
+== Chapters ==
+=== Section 1: Preliminary Studies ===
+The purpose of this section is to provide the student with a multi-faceted, self-motivating approach to mallet playing. Through the integration of technical studies, reading and memorization, the student's keyboard facility will quickly develop. The memorization of recognizable or "rote" tunes is quite beneficial since it both motivates the student and develops his "keyboard motor skills". Students should be encouraged to memorize at least one piece per week. Each technical study should also be memorized. <br/>
+C Major / F Major / G Major / Bb Major / D Major / Eb Major / A Major <br/>
-<!--for copying and pasting
+=== Section 2: Reading Studies ===
-Player I: <br>
+The purpose of Section 2 is to provide the student with a progressive series of reading studies. The following music was selected on the basis of its adaptability to mallet instruments and for the aesthetic quality of each work. By perfecting each of the following pieces, the student will develop both reading skills and an appreciation for good music.<br/>
-Player II: <br>
+. Impertinence <br/>
-Player III: <br>
+. March <br/>
-Player IV: <br>
+. Le Petit Rien <br/>
-Player V: <br>
+. Sonatina - Muzio Clementi <br/>
-Player VI: <br>
+. Pastorale -Friedrich Burgmüller <br/>
-Player VII: <br>
+. Minuet - J.S. Bach <br/>
-Player VIII: <br>    -->
+. Andante <br/>
+. The Clock <br/>
+. Polonaise - J.S. Bach <br/>
+. Bourrée - J.S. Bach <br/>
+. The New Doll <br/>
+. Sonatina -Heinrich Lichner <br/>
+. Andante - Muzio Clementi <br/>
+. March - Cornelius Gurlitt <br/>
+. Carefree <br/>
+. Larghetto <br/>
+. Prelude #2 <br/>
+. Little Hunting Song <br/>
+. Allegretto <br/>
-== Program Notes ==
+== Reviews ==
-== Commercial Discography==
+===Student Reviews===
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+== Recent Performance ==
+=== Reading No.1 ===
+<embedvideo service="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ookHlXhhFEc&list=RDookHlXhhFEc&start_radio=1 </embedvideo>
+== Awards ==
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-==Recent Performances==
+== Additional Study Materials ==
-{{performances}}
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-== Works for Percussion by this Composer ==
+== Works for Percussion by this Author==
-{{Whaley, Garwood Works}}
+{{Whaley, Garwood Books}}<br>
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+[[Category: Percussion Books]]
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+[[Category: Pedagogical Books]]
+[[Category: Method Books]]
+[[Category: Mallet Percussion Method Books]]
+[[Category: Marimba Method Books]]
+[[Category: Xylophone Method Books]]
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+[[Category: Vibraphone Method Books]]
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+[[Category: Glockenspiel Method Books]]
+[[Category: Examination Materials]]
+[[Category: Tuned Percussion Examination Materials]]
+[[Category: Combined Percussion Examination Materials]]
+[[Category: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Percussion Examination Materials]]