keyboard percussion two mallet commandments

''prelude'' chapter:

this book should be called ''keyboard percussion two mallet technique essentials that are most useful in praxis''. this is also its purpose. but i prefer the title "keyboard percussion two mallet commandments" which basically means the same thing.

the book covers all the essential technical areas of two mallet (non-four mallet) keyboard percussion playing. it is intended for daily technique practice. it is suitable for all levels of keyboard percussionists, from beginners to professionals. the exercises are not arranged by level of difficulty, but by specific areas. choose the order that is appropriate for your current knowledge or interests.

the goal is to play truly wonderful instruments, such as keyboard percussion, with fulfillment. but of course:

we can only reach freedom through discipline. when playing any musical instrument, the only way we can achieve relaxation in performance is through the best possible technique. we will then be able to feel the fulfillment and pass it on to the listeners as well.

and most importantly:

despite the fact that these are technical exercises, play them like short pieces of music, therefore musically. so don't practice but make music. there is a big difference.

i think that the book brings the greatest contribution to the world of keyboard percussion 2 mallet literature mainly because the technical exercises are not only based on the major scale and three minor patterns as usual, but are presented through a wide range of scales and chords from different musical genres and cultures of our planet.

this is the book of a lifetime. the possibilities for your growth are endless.

                                                                                                                                                                                grega gorenšek, the author