Percussion

Considerations for the percussionist performing transcriptions

Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks

• uses 2 timpani, rachet, triangle, side drum, bass drum, suspended cymbal
• tricky switches between instruments


Sorcerer's Apprentice

• uses 2 timpani, triangle, side drum, bass drum, suspended cymbal
• tricky switches between instruments


Peter and the Wolf

• uses triangle, snare drum, castenet, tamborine, bass drum, suspended cymbal


Schwanda Polka & Fugue

• uses 2 mallet xylophone (fugue only), triangle, tamborine, bass drum, suspended cymbal
• tricky switches between instruments
• bass drum roll & tamborine shake simultaneously at end


The Comedians Suite

• uses triangle, snare drum, bass drum, suspended cymbal, tamborine & xylophone
• fast switches between instruments


Allegro Trio
• jazzy, intermitent snare drum with brushes is optional

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