Simply Four

Gifford Howarth

For band directors, percussion instructors, and percussionists of all ages. Finally, a clear-cut method on the fundamentals of four-mallet percussion technique! While this style of performance is becoming standard in modern percussion, never before have you had such a clearly defined resource to answer all your questions. This book is sure to take the fear out of playing with four mallets! Included in this book:

• Step-by-step breakdown of the Stevens and Burton style grips.
• Technique-enhancing exercises.
• Progressive and inventive etudes.
• Tons of detailed photos.
• plus much more!!

Yamaha artist Gifford Howarth has received accolades for his methods demonstrated in hundreds of clinics and workshops across the globe. Now you can take these methods with you!

FREE VIDEO LESSONS: Below are a series of online video lessons with demonstrations by Howarth himself further illustrating his methods. These lessons were previously made available on an included DVD in the book, but we’re now making them available online for free!