Written to present different technical and musical challenges while keeping playing fun, this book will prepare you for the challenges encountered in band and symphonic literature.  With an inventive sequence of two and four drum etudes, this is a logical and entertaining course for beginning to advanced timpanists.  Divided into three sections, Two Drum Etudes, Four Drum Etudes and Solos, each section progresses from easy to advanced.  A must for the serious percussionist and timpanist!