Simon Sechter

The Schaum Sight Reading Books are designed to provide interesting material to increase the pupil's skill in reading. Finger numbers have been omitted so that the student may concentrate on note readi...

The studies in this book are musical explorations in varied settings. They are designed to develop technical and musical skill in timpani performance.

The pieces in this collection encompass the major keys of Western music. They are written for four pedal timpani, and may be performed individually or in any combination.

The pieces in this series are long-time favorites that have appeal for pianists of all ages. Very carefully correlated to standard piano method levels, each book contains arrangements that are musical...

The pieces in this series are long-time favorites that have appeal for pianists of all ages. Very carefully correlated to standard piano method levels, each book contains arrangements that are musical...

A selection of pop songs arranged for easy piano.

Ragtime is a word probably derived from ragged time. It began to flourish in the 1890's. It's basis is strong syncopation in both melody and accompaniment. Scott Joplin did not invent ragtime, but he...

Ragtime is a word probably derived from ragged time. It began to flourish in the 1890's. It's basis is strong syncopation in both melody and accompaniment. Scott Joplin did not invent ragtime, but he...

John W. Schaum has arranged this collection of classic ragtime songs for the late elementary student. These pieces may be used as supplementary study for students in Level Two method books.

Based on some of the rhythmic timpani passages from Beethoven's Symphony No. 8. Beethoven's unique use of octaves on the timpani part is a particular focus of this solo, expanding this compositional t...

This collection of duets provides musical and technical challenges for two timpanists performing on three, four, five, and six drums. Performers should be aware that these are duets, not solos, for ti...

Geared for intermediate timpani players, this is a wonderful teaching tool from a master whose many years as principal timpanist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra have resulted in this great book...

An invaluable and essential collection of orchestral excerpts for timpanists. Includes: Symphony No. 39 (Mozart), Symphony No. 1 (Beethoven), Symphony No. 7 (Beethoven), William Tell Overture (Rossini...

Timpani Solo; CD available

Solo for 4 Timpani and 3 Tom-Toms

by J. Hopkins / arr. John W. Schaum

This elementary-level piece has appeal for all ages, and is a quartet that almost plays itself! So many success factors are built in that students really do love to perform this piece. The staccatos a...

arr. John W. Schaum

arr. John W. Schaum

This dazzling two-piano arrangement by John W. Schaum is rhythmically vigorous, and with its brilliant conclusion would serve well as a dramatic ending to any piano program. Parts of equal difficulty...

This dazzling two-piano arrangement by John W. Schaum is rhythmically vigorous, and with its brilliant conclusion would serve well as a dramatic ending to any piano program. Parts of equal difficulty...

This work highlights the sounds of instruments that, through the ages, have related the spirit of humankind to the rhythms of life, the heartbeat of the earth, and the motion of history. The piece beg...

This work highlights the sounds of instruments that, through the ages, have related the spirit of humankind to the rhythms of life, the heartbeat of the earth, and the motion of history. The piece beg...

This work highlights the sounds of instruments that, through the ages, have related the spirit of humankind to the rhythms of life, the heartbeat of the earth, and the motion of history. The piece beg...

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