Military drum Scores

15 compositions for solo / duo french military drum.

These easy pieces are on the program of national competitions.
They combine tradition and modernity.

Drum Technical Study n ° 1 - Preparation for sight-reading by David Lefebvre (in FRENCH)

100 readings to familiarize yourself with sight-reading, work on notions of tempo, dynamics and applications of technical points.

Progressive difficulty from beginner to end of 3rd cycle.

Preparation for the competition.

Beginner to early 2nd cycle drum method.

Discover the language and technique of the instrument in a very complete approach from a passionate and great french traditional drum teacher, Rolland PEYRE.

Progressive work plan, theoretical study of reading and rhythmic comprehension.

Preparation for the repertoire.

RITUEL - Concert piece for drum ensemble - Emmanuel JAY

1. La procession 3'40''
2. La danse du feu 1'20''
3. La transe 33''
4. La sérénité 1' 20''

45 - Bruno Gasparac

Pièces pour tambour et grosse-caisse à pédale - Niveau supérieur

Cette pièce a pour but de mettre en valeur le concept basé sur l'enchainement d'entités d'une valeur de cinq doubles-croches. Ces entités ou groupes prennent la forme des quatre variations proposées ici : coups anglais, sextolets, roulés et coulés.

Drum Technical Study n ° 2 : 26 pieces as variations by Pierre-Yves LE CHENADEC

• From beginner to 3rd cycle
• Discovering of the instrument language
• Preparing for the repertoire

"Le livret des poignets" is a new book in the world of the French military drum, it is neither a method of learning nor even a collection of compositions, but in a way a real "toolbox" for anyone practicing the military drum. You will find there: rhythms, deciphering, rudiments and technical exercises to focus on a targeted difficulty and progress.

10 compositions for solo french military drum.
On multiple influences, they allow a contemporary vision of the instrument while maintaining the traditional technique of the French military drum school.

These pieces are on the program of national competitions.
They combine tradition and modernity.

A "legendary" compendium of contemporary and traditional music for french military drum.

New edition revised and expanded !

Supplement to Tambour d'Ordonnance, Vol. III - by Robert GOUTE

A "legendary" compendium of contemporary and traditional music for french military drum.

A compendium of contemporary and traditional music for french military drum.

Learning french military drum

Learning french military drum

To start...

32 pieces for Solo military Drum, Drum Groups and Percussion.

1ère et 2ème année de Tambour ( 1st and 2nd years of Military Drum). By Sylvia Doyen.

Progressive method for beginners with musical accompaniment (free CD included).

3ème et 4ème année de Tambour (3rd and 4th years of military drum)

By Sylvia Doyen
Military Drum method for beginners
Progressive method with musical accompaniment (free CD included).

Impact vol.1 + Free CD included

Pieces for drum and snare drum - LEFEBVRE David

Impact vol.2 + Free CD included

Pieces for drum and snare drum - LEFEBVRE David

Nouvel Enseignement Pratique du Tambour, Vol. I

par André Trémine

Nouvel Enseignement Pratique du Tambour, Vol. 2

by André Trémine

Complete method with convenient elements of theory and instrumental technique for military drum.

Manuel du Tambour-Major - Robert GOUTE

The French military drum - History and evolution
Jean-Michel Froidure

A great gift idea!

The french military drum has a much richer history than it looks: this book offers for the first time to gather all the information available to date, or even modify some knowledge, as the origin of the snare-drum.

Scores to download.