The Rite of Spring: A Percussionist's Guide

By Chris Dechiara

From the timpanist's first triplet to the last sforzando G-sharp, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is a percussionist's dream. Dueling timpani parts, scraped tam-tam, antique cymbals, and unique bass drum rhythms distinguish the score that changed classical music and percussion writing forever.

In this definitive guide, percussionist/timpanist Chris DeChiara-who has performed the piece numerous times under renowned conductors such as James Conlon and Christoph Eschenbach-explores the history, nuances, and discrepancies in scores and parts of the composition to enrich the perspective of percussionists navigating their own audition or performance.

With a guide to instruments, detailed interpretations of each passage, and visual examples, The Rite of Spring, A Percussionist's Guide, will educate and inspire percussionists and conductors tackling this thrilling piece.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578760711
• ISBN13: 9780578760711
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Chris Dechiara
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"