A Guide for the Modern Percussionist – Casey D’Sola

This essential percussion education resource, by Casey D’Sola, covers grades 6-12 in areas including snare drum, 2+4 mallets, timpani, tambourine, triangle, cymbals, bass drum, and more. It is one of the last books any school will need to buy for their program. This book is broken into 3 resources.

The Method Book- This is ideal especially for non-percussion primary educators. It contains in-depth information on technique necessary to progress from beginner to advanced simultaneously across each playing area. Included is a very thorough section on tuning and maintenance so you can keep your equipment in the best possible shape. Each chapter contains exercises, solos, etudes, and orchestral excerpts that correspond with the method text.

Ensemble Scores- A collection of 9 ensemble pieces progressing through each skill level. This collection was written specifically for this resource and builds on concepts within the book. The pieces have varying numbers of players/equipment required so that it is equally accessible for small and large programs. Scores/parts are accessible virtually.

Video Lessons- A high quality collection of video lessons giving the crucial ability for students and educators to see the physical nuance of certain movements in some techniques that still-photos do not accomplish. Accessible virtually by QR code found within the book.

The creators and the publisher, Eastern Hill Music, have decided from the beginning to make accessibility of this resource the main priority. To accomplish this, a PDF version will be offered at a reduced price.