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A Composer's Guide To Percussion by Chris Stock

The document is a guide for composers on how to effectively write for percussion instruments. It discusses the various families of percussion instruments, including membranophones, idiophones, and others. It provides advice on writing for common percussion instruments like timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, and more. The guide also covers practical considerations for composers such as instrument ranges, techniques, and how to effectively notate parts for percussionists.

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A Composer's Guide To Percussion by Chris Stock

The document is a guide for composers on how to effectively write for percussion instruments. It discusses the various families of percussion instruments, including membranophones, idiophones, and others. It provides advice on writing for common percussion instruments like timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, and more. The guide also covers practical considerations for composers such as instrument ranges, techniques, and how to effectively notate parts for percussionists.

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