“…One of the most important books written for our discipline.”
Timothy Adams, Jr.
University of Georgia, Pittsburgh Symphony
“Finally a truly complete guide to designing & constructing timpani mallets...”
Duncan Patton
Metropolitan Opera
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TIMPANI MALLETS
1000+ Photos & Illustrations
180 Full Color Pages
Lay-Flat Spiral Binding
Thoughtful Page Turns
Step-by-Step Instructions
Chapter on Bass Drum Mallets
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Detailed & Illustrated
Step-By-Step Instructions.
EVERY Step of the Process.
For ANY Experience Level.
“Ms. Stubbs’ step-by-step instructions are wonderfully clear…
…(the) photos are breath-taking…”
Matthew Bassett
Buffalo Philharmonic
“…A valuable resource for students & professionals for years to come.”
Jeff Luft
Luft Mallets, Dayton Philharmonic
Recover, repair, customize, or make your own timpani mallets! With 20+ years of timpani mallet making and covering skill, Amy Stubbs shares her expertise in The Art of Timpani Mallet-Making. Every aspect of timpani mallet performance, construction, and maintenance is addressed. Whether a beginner or seasoned pro, more than 1000 full-color photos and diagrams with detailed step-by-step instruction guide the reader through every step of the process. Designed for easy use, spiral binding and thoughtful page turns keep your hands where they need to be. The Art of Timpani Mallet-Making is THE ultimate owner’s manual for anyone who owns timpani mallets!
“…A must for every percussion library.”
Patsy Dash
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Available in print. eBook edition pending.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Published: January 2013
ISBN-13: 978-0-9860301-0-9
ISBN-10: 0-9860301-0-4
LCCN: 2012920897
Amy Stubbs, author
Nader Shaikh, photographer
Size: 12″ x 9″ (30.5 cm x 22.8 cm)
Weight: 1lb 9oz (714g)
180 Pages
Soft Cover
Spiral Binding
Printed in USA
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