Alfred 17322 Contemporary Mallet Duets by Karen Ervin Pershing

Alfred 17322 Contemporary Mallet Duets by Karen Ervin Pershing

Contemporary Mallet Duets by Karen Ervin Pershing (Alfred 17322) is a collection of 10 engaging duets designed for mallet percussion instruments, offering a dynamic blend of rhythm, harmony, and melody. This book is an excellent resource for students and professionals alike, providing mallet players with the opportunity to develop their ensemble playing skills while exploring a variety of contemporary styles and musical techniques.

The duets are carefully crafted to challenge players with both technical and musical elements. Each duet encourages players to improve their mallet control, rhythm precision, and listening skills, while also offering a fun and interactive way to practice with a partner. These pieces are perfect for private lessons, recitals, or ensemble rehearsals, allowing performers to explore different musical textures and styles while improving their overall musicianship.

Written by Karen Ervin Pershing, a respected educator and composer in the percussion world, these duets range in difficulty and are suitable for intermediate to advanced players. With engaging, modern musical idioms, the duets offer a great opportunity for players to hone their ensemble skills and explore contemporary mallet music.

• Composer: Karen Ervin Pershing
• Title: Contemporary Mallet Duets
• Publisher: Alfred
• Catalog Number: 17322
• Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Key Features:
  • 10 contemporary mallet duets for a variety of mallet percussion instruments
  • Focus on ensemble playing, rhythm, and musicianship
  • Modern styles and idioms to expand a player’s mallet technique
  • Ideal for students, teachers, and professional performers
• Ideal for: Percussion students, private lessons, ensembles, recitals, and mallet enthusiasts