Simple Steps to Snare Drum Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Price: $7.95Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Easy Item #: EL03678 |
This book provides expert instruction for beginning percussionists on the basic rudiments of snare drum playing and contains detailed instruction for teaching the necessary elements for reading rhythms.
The Orchestral Snare Drummer Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Price: $9.95Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Intermediate Item #: EL02766 |
A non-rudimental approach to teaching snare drum. A companion book to The Orchestral Mallet Player and The Orchestral Timpanist.
Portraits in Rhythm Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Price: $12.99Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Advanced Item #: HAB00101 |
One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents challenging and stimulating material for the advanced percussion student. It contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes. See VIDEO MASTER CLASSES link.
Portraits in Rhythm-Advanced Edition Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Price: $9.95Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Advanced Item #: |
This edition includes composer’s personal phrasing and additional musical directives for a more musical performance. This book is only available as a download. Each Etude can then be printed out.
Portraits in Rhythm – Complete Study Guide Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Price: $29.99Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Advanced Item #: EL03626A |
Portraits in Rhythm Study Guide contains a detailed analysis of Cirone's fifty snare drum solos from Portraits in Rhythm. The observations and interpretations represent years of performing and teaching experience. This comprehensive study guide presents the author's insight on how to interpret the etudes in Portraits in Rhythm, and develops important skills that carry over to other compositions and performances. See VIDEO MASTER CLASS link.
Portraits in Rhythm – Spanish Language Edition (Traducción al Español por Omar Ruiz-Oliver) Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Translation by Omar Ruiz-Oliver Price: $21.99Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Advanced Item #: 34477 |
Uno de los libros clásicos de la literatura para tambor, ahora disponible en Español! Este libro contiene material de simulación y de dificultad que ratara a estudiantes de percusión de nivel intermedio y avanzado. Contiene 50 solos musicales acompañados por un detallado análisis de cada estudio.
Portraits in Rhythm – With Japanese Subtitles Alfred Publishing Co./Yamaha Music Media Corp. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Translation by Kenji Fujikawa Instrument: Snare DrumLevel: Advanced |
The original Portraits in Rhythm book with a Japanese translation of the text that precedes each etude.
Portraits for Drum Set Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Transcribed for Drum Set by Jeff Redlawsk Price: $14.95Instrument: Drum Set Level: Advanced Item #: 0753B |
This book includes 12 selected etudes from Portraits in Rhythm that have been arranged for drum set. A CD of the etudes, performed by Jeff Redlawsk, is included.
Portraits for Multiple Percussion Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Anthony J. Cirone Price: $16.99Instrument: Multiple Percussion Level: Advanced Item #: PERC9607 |
This book contains the famous rhythms from the Portraits in Rhythm snare drum etudes, transcribed for multiple percussion setup (bass drum, 4 concert toms, 2 bongos, 5 temple blocks, 3 wood blocks, 3 cowbells, 2 suspended cymbals, triangle, and gong). This folio, though advanced, is excellent training for the aspiring percussionist.
Master Technique Builders for Snare Drum Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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This book contains contributions by 21 authors: Leland C. Beach, John Beck, Louie Bellson, Paul S. Berns, Anthony J. Cirone, Charles Dowd, Frank B. Epstein, T. Baxter Hemphill, Ralph Humphrey, Richard M. Jensen, Roland Kolhoff, Peter Magadini, Joe Morello, Charles Owen, Al Payson, Gordon Peters, Mitchell Peters, Fred V. Sanford, Charles Smith, Ed Soph, and James Ross. Price: $9.95Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Intermediate/Advanced Item #: EL02897 |
These daily practice routines, used by professional symphonic and jazz drummers, contain many variations of basic rudimental patterns, making snare drum practicing a joy. Compiled and edited by Anthony J. Cirone.
Podemski's Standard Snare Drum Method Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Benjamin Podemski Price: $15.99Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Intermediate Item #: 11393A |
One of the standard texts in the field, this book is a modern course in percussion studies, including standard snare drum techniques, drum-solo passages from world-famous concert and symphonic compositions, and exercises for double drumming. It also includes an analysis of the timpani (the instrument, tuning, and correct method for playing, rhythm, and beats) and contains excellent sight-reading material. This latest edition has added dynamics by Anthony J. Cirone.
Modern Classic Solos for Snare Drum Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Saul Goodman Price: $12.95Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Intermediate/Advanced Item #: 11424A |
This re-discovered compilation of short, concert snare drum solos was found in the Saul Goodman archives. They have been engraved and edited by Anthony J. Cirone to meet the standards of today's percussionists. These 32 etudes challenge and help the reader develop a better understanding of musicianship for today's contemporary player. An instant classic collection which can easily be used for auditions, recitals, and juries.
Contemporary Studies for Snare Drum Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Fred Albright Price: $15.95Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Advanced Item #: HAB00001A |
These supplementary advanced-level studies have been expressively prepared to improve sight-reading ability and technique. The book is geared towards the percussionist who is already familiar with the rudiments of drumming. This latest edition, with added dynamics, was edited by Anthony J. Cirone.
Modern School for Snare Drum Alfred Music Publishing Co. |
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By Morris Goldenberg Price: $20.99Instrument: Snare Drum Level: Intermediate/Advanced Item #: 0714B |
The "Goldenberg Book" has been used by generations of orchestral snare drum players for developing their skills. As well as studies and etudes, it includes excerpts from major orchestral repertoire for snare drum and percussion accessory instruments. This edition, by Anthony J. Cirone, includes phrasings, stickings, and re-engraved etudes. This book is the primary resource for developing sight reading and studying orchestral repertoire.