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Timpani/Percussion part book
Covers pitched timpani plus auxiliary percussion, so a student rotates instruments rather than staying on one.
Product detailSKU #1283462205611
KJOSFirst Performance Timpani/Percussion
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginning band method book for timpani and auxiliary percussion. For a first-year student who needs the part written for their instrument, not a generic percussion book.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year school band percussionists working from an assigned method series
- Students needing timpani-specific parts rather than snare-only exercises
- Directors standardizing a percussion section on one book
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Self-taught drummers wanting groove, fill, or kit material
- Players past first-year band work
- Anyone needing snare rudiment drilling as the main focus
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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First Performance series
Written so all instrument parts line up bar for bar and a full band can play together from day one.
Detail 03
Part book, not a full score
Contains only the percussion line. A director needs the separate conductor score to run rehearsal.
Detail 04
KJOS band method
Standard school-band publisher, so it is commonly the exact edition a band director assigns by name.
Detail 05
Print book
No included audio or app access. Practice tempo comes from a metronome you supply.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the director wants this exact series and part before ordering
- 02No instruments, mallets, or sticks are included
- 03Timpani access is required at home or at school to practice the parts
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include the snare drum parts too?
It is the timpani and percussion part, which covers auxiliary percussion alongside timpani. Snare-focused study is usually a separate percussion book in a method series.
02Is this a beginner book?
Yes. It is written for first-year band players, so it starts from basic reading and counting.
03Does it come with audio tracks?
No. It is a printed part book with no included recordings or download codes.
04Will this work for a private lesson student not in band?
It can, but the material is written to be played alongside other band parts, so a lot of the point is lost solo.
