Ode to the One-Armed Drummer - for solo multipercussion

John Willmarth

In Ode to the One-Armed Drummer, John Willmarth explores a range of tasty rhythmic textures, all built around a rock groove. Most notably, groupings of five and 4:3 polyrhythms are featured throughout. The multipercussion setup resembles a drumset, but adds the colors of cowbell, jam block, splash cymbal, and mounted tambourine.This work is a great way for intermediate performers to explore multipercussion setups and rhythmic layers. Originally written for a student of Willmarth’s who had a broken arm, it may optionally be played one-handed!Ode to the One-Armed Drummer ships as a printed, professionally bound folio with a full-color cover.

Product Number:    TSPCS21008

Format:    Printed Folio

Level:    Medium

No. of Players:    1

Duration:    2:10

Full Instrumentation:    • Splash cymbal• Jam block• Mounted tambourine• Cowbell• Snare drum• Large tom• Kick drum

Pages:    4

Size:    8.5" x 11"

Date Published:    9/9/2021