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Jazz Exercises in Even and Odd Times for Mallets and Other Instruments. Percussion. Instruction. Softcover. 48 pages. Hal Leonard #6620133. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.6620133).ISBN 9781423469902. UPC: 884088328214. 9.0x12.0x0.172 inches.
As a long-time studio musician, Emil Richards knows the importance of sight reading, and in this book has provided a superb source for those who would like to improve the skills needed to play today's music. Sight Reading for Mallets contains over 30 compositions that offer experience playing the unusual rhythms and phrases found in 21st-century writing. Though written primarily for mallets, any instrumentalist will gain the same benefits.
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Anonymous
December 17, 2025
Excellent Resource for Developing Sight Reading in Mallet Students
Emil Richards' book is a superb instructional tool for mallet percussionists. The clear layout and progressive jazz exercises, especially those in odd times, make it ideal for teaching advanced rhythmic concepts. It's a must-have for students looking to improve their sight-reading for today's complex music. Highly recommended for any serious mallet student.
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Anonymous
December 17, 2025
Valuable Rhythmic Training for Any Instrumentalist
While designed for mallets, this collection by Emil Richards offers incredibly potent rhythmic training that benefits any instrumentalist, including pianists. The focus on 'unusual rhythms and phrases found in 21st-century writing' is invaluable for improving sight-reading for modern scores. It sharpens rhythmic accuracy, a crucial skill for collaborative playing.
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This score is ideal for intermediate and advanced mallet percussionists, jazz educators, and musicians seeking rhythmic sight-reading proficiency. The focus on even and odd times makes it excellent for developing complex rhythmic understanding. The instrumentation for mallet percussion (Vibraphone, Marimba, Xylophone implied) and other instruments is perfect for improving skills needed to play today's music, allowing musicians to gain significant pedagogical credibility from Emil Richards.
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