Copper Control
Arranger/Composer: Alex Orfaly
Item Code: 28260
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
25 Roll Etudes for the Developing Timpanist
The timpani roll is arguably one of the most important functions of a timpanist performing in an ensemble. The ability to provide a sustained and controlled “long tone,” for often long durations of time, is essential. The basic concept behind Copper Control is to help develop hand strength (otherwise known as “chops”) beyond what is regularly needed so you can control what you want, as you want to, as the performer.
Program Notes
The timpani roll is arguably one of the most important functions of a timpanist performing in an ensemble. The ability to provide a sustained and controlled “long tone,” for often long durations of time, is essential. The basic concept behind Copper Control is to help develop hand strength (otherwise known as “chops”) beyond what is regularly needed so you can control what you want, as you want to, as the performer.
CONTENTS
• Introduction
• Dynamics & Dynamics Pacing
• Warming Up
• Warm-Up Exercises
• Single-Stroke Speed Combinations with Quintuplets
• Single-Stroke Speed Combinations with Sextuplets
• Single-Stroke Speed Combinations
• Endurance Exercises
• Broken vs. Connected (Slurred) Rolls
• 25 Roll Etudes
Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2021
Number of Players: 1
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: Percussion Mastery Series
Category: Solo Works
Instrumentation
4 Timpani
Drum Pad