Keyboard Fundamentals
General Info
Publisher: Innovative Percussion
Difficulty: Elementary
Cost: $28.00
Instrumentation
Mallet Percussion
Description
Keyboard Fundamentals by Brian Zator contains a compilation of 2-mallet and 4-mallet etudes and exercises for young percussionists with unique play-along tracks to make practicing fun. This book focuses on musical concepts, expecting that students have already developed a strong technical foundation.
Inside this book you'll find exercises to work on familiarity with scales, arpeggios, moving patterns, interval changes, and many other concepts that percussionists will face in high school and beyond. The flow from lesson to lesson is methodical and precise.
Two large posters are included (one for 2-mallets, the other for 4-mallets) that highlight particular exercises, so you can hang them up in the practice room for an easy-to-read reference point!
Review
“Keyboard Fundamentals has been a game changer for my students in building technical skills on keyboard! These 2 & 4 mallet exercises are logical, concise, and easily approachable even for younger players of all program types. And of course the play-along tracks make working the fundamentals a jam!” by Tyler Broadhurst, Director of Percussion of Tomball High School
“Brian Zator’s keyboard fundamentals book is an essential book for developing and building keyboard skills for students of all ages. The play-along tracks are great for developing time and make practicing enjoyable.” by Andy Salmon, Percussion Director of The Woodlands High School
“Keyboard Fundamentals is a daily part of my teaching. We use it with our marching and concert ensembles throughout the year. With built-in variations it is possible to use with younger students and experienced students working side by side.” by Michael Reed, Director of Percussion Studies of McKinney North High School Band