Timpani tone and the interpretation of baroque and classical music

INDICE: Symbols and markings; About the Companion Website; 1.: Theory and Practice of Timpani Tone Production; The Timpani; Acoustics of the Timpani; Timpani Mallets; Playing Style; Timpani Heads; Playing the Head; Playing the Head: Techniques; Changing Tone by Changing the Grip; Stick Selection and Tone Production; Using Physical Gestures to Color Tone; Choice of Drums; Playing In and Around the Playing Spot; Tone Producing Strokes; The Grip; Psychological Openness to Music; The Theory of Contrast; Conclusion; 2.: Musical Interpretation and the Timpanist; The Composer's Style, Psychology, and Intentions; Phrasing and Articulation; Creating Emotion; Aids in Interpreting Music; 3.: Interpretation of Baroque Music; Timpani, Mallets and Tone in the Baroque and Classsical Eras; Technical Considerations in Interpreting Baroque Music (1650-1750); Henry Purcell and Johann Sebastian Bach; George Frideric Handel

• ISBN: 978-0-19-539555-6
• Editorial: Oxford University
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 210
• Fecha Publicación: 22/07/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés