Introduction
Notational Problems
Classifying Percussion Instruments
Idiophones
Membranophones
Chordophones
Aerophones
Electrophones
The Snare Drum
Selecting the Instrument
Playing Position
Beating Area
Holding the Sticks
The Basic Stroke
Tuning
The Timpani
Positioning
Holding the Mallets
The Basic Stroke
The Cross Beat
Beating Area
Tuning
Timpani Heads
Using Different Mallets
Keyboard Percussion
The Basic Stroke
Mallets
Beating Area
The Chimes
The Bass Drum
The Cymbals
Other Percussion Instruments