Karen Ervin Pershing - Mallet Duets for the Student & Teacher (Alfred 17325)

Karen Ervin Pershing - Mallet Duets for the Student & Teacher (Alfred 17325)

Mallet Duets for the Student & Teacher by Karen Ervin Pershing (Alfred 17325) is a delightful collection of mallet percussion duets designed specifically for students and their teachers to play together. The book is tailored to both beginner and intermediate players, providing a wonderful opportunity to develop ensemble skills, rhythmic accuracy, and musical expression in a collaborative setting.

The duets feature simple yet engaging parts for the student, while the teacher’s parts are designed to be more complex, offering a balance of challenge and support. This allows students to gain confidence in their playing while benefiting from the guidance of a more experienced musician. Written for mallet instruments such as the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone, the collection explores various musical styles and techniques, ensuring a diverse learning experience.

Whether used in private lessons, group classes, or studio recitals, these duets provide an excellent way for both students and teachers to refine their skills, work on timing and phrasing, and engage in musical dialogue. It’s a fantastic resource for building student-teacher rapport while also making practice fun and rewarding.

• Composer: Karen Ervin Pershing
• Title: Mallet Duets for the Student & Teacher
• Publisher: Alfred
• Catalog Number: 17325
• Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Key Features:
  • 15 mallet duets designed for student and teacher collaboration
  • Student parts are accessible while teacher parts offer more complexity
  • Written for xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone
  • Ideal for private lessons, group lessons, and recitals
  • Helps develop rhythm, timing, phrasing, and ensemble skills
• Ideal for: Beginner to intermediate mallet percussion students and teachers, private lessons, group lessons, and ensemble settings