Thunder Tumbler - Adam Groh [DIGITAL]

Thunder Tumbler is a short, whirling multiple percussion solo scored for four drums. The piece explores multiple short motives, presented in quick succession, and requires the performer to navigate constantly changing time signatures and dynamics throughout. Thunder Tumbler is a great option for percussionists looking for a fast-paced, exciting piece for recitals or juries!

Genre: Solo Multiple Percussion | # of Players: 1
Series: N/A
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 2:05

Instrumentation
Low Drum (approximately 16")
Field Drum
Medium Tom (approximately 14")
Medium High Tom (approximately 12")

Program Notes
Thunder Tumbler is named after a remote control car that specializes in spinning in circles very, very quickly. When driven on a hardwood floor the car’s acrobatics are not only fun to watch, but also extremely loud. If you have ever spent time with a six-year-old who is excited about their toy, you know that nothing is done in moderation. For weeks and months our house was filled with the sound of this whirling car… over and over and over again. Thunder Tumbler was written as an homage to that car and its dizzying maneuvers, while also helping students get comfortable navigating constantly changing meters and an almost “moto perpetuo”-like stream of notes. A recurring passage appears at rehearsal letters A, C, and E, with variations on similar material in between.
– A.G.