Expertly written by timpanist/percussionist Mitchell Peters (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Fundamental Method for Timpani teaches the basics of timpani playing in a practical and musical way with numerous sticking, tuning and ear-training exercises, plus over 60 musical etudes in a variety of styles. The book is organized into four chapters that may be used simultaneously: General Information," "Basic Technique," "Etudes for Two Timpani" and "Etudes for Three and Four Timpani." The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance."