Mark Ford presents Texas All-State Audition Materials


Innovative Percussion artist Mark Ford has compiled video lessons for this year's Texas All-State audition music. Even if you do not live in Texas this lesson series is a valuable resource for every percussionist. Mark Ford is currently the coordinator of percussion activities at the University of North Texas.

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TMEA All-State Audition - Performance Guide


By: Mark Ford, Coordinator of Percussion Studies, University of North Texas

SNARE DRUM
The Solo Snare Drummer by Firth


Snare Drum Performance
Snare Drum Lesson
  • Rhythmic Interpretation
  • Proper Roll Technique
  • Dynamics and Playing Areas

MARIMBA: TWO-MALLET
Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, and Vibraphone by Goldenberg


Marimba: Two-Mallet Performance
Marimba: Two-Mallet Lesson
  • Musical Interpretation
  • Mallet Selection and Playing Areas
  • Stickings
  • Dynamics and Musical Style

MARIMBA: FOUR-MALLET
Marimba: Technique Through Music by Ford


Marimba: Four-Mallet Performance
Marimba: Four-Mallet Lesson
  • Etude Technique Approach
  • Phrase Shaping

TIMPANI
The Solo Timpanist by Firth


Timpani Performance
Timpani Lesson
  • Learning Etude on Marimba or Piano
  • Proper Technique
  • Standing vs. Sitting
  • Dynamics and Dampening
  • Tuning
  • Mallet Choice




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