Detail 01
Timpani/aux percussion part
Covers tuned drums and hand percussion only. Snare, bass drum and mallet lines live in other books.
Product detailSKU #1283462205634
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Enhanced Timpani/Aux Perc
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The timpani and auxiliary percussion part book for Standard of Excellence Book 1 Enhanced, for a beginning band percussionist assigned those instruments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year band percussionists covering timpani and auxiliary parts
- Directors restocking percussion books for a new section
- Percussion students who already have the snare/mallet book
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Snare and mallet players — those parts are separate
- Wind players of any kind
- Anyone past beginning band level
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.
Detail 02
Book 1 of the method
Starts at the beginning — note reading, counting and basic technique, not a repertoire collection.
Detail 03
Enhanced edition
The current revision of Book 1. Match editions across your section so page and exercise numbers line up.
Detail 04
Auxiliary percussion coverage
Prepares the player to switch between small instruments mid-piece, which is most of the beginner percussion job.
Detail 05
Printed part book
Sits on a stand behind the timpani and takes pencil marks for tuning changes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Percussionists usually need the companion percussion book too — check with the director
- 02Timpani access is assumed; the book does not supply instruments
- 03Accompaniment recordings are sold separately
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as the percussion book?
No. This is the timpani and auxiliary percussion part. The snare drum and mallet material is in a separate book.
02Does my student need timpani at home?
For the timpani material, yes, or school access. Auxiliary parts can be practiced with counting and simple hand percussion.
03Does it come with a CD?
No. The Book 1 accompaniment CD set is a separate purchase.
04Which grade level is Book 1?
It is the entry point of the method, aimed at first-year band players with no prior experience.
