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Two Steps Forward - Josh Gottry [DIGITAL]
Genre: Marimba, Xylophone, Bells, Vibraphone (2-mallet)
# of Players: 1
Level: Easy to Medium Easy
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2020
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Price:
$30.00
Item #:
26200D
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Notes & Instrumentation
Two Steps Forward is a method book that provides a logical and systematic approach to aid beginning keyboard percussionists in developing strong reading skills. Included in this collection are over thirty progressive etudes, numerous short sight-reading phrases, scale drills, rhythm checks, and structured composition and improvisation opportunities, along with six recital-ready solos.
Genre: Marimba, Xylophone, Bells, Vibraphone (2-mallet)
# of Players: 1 | Level: Easy to Medium Easy
Instrumentation
Marimba, Xylophone, Bells, or Vibraphone
Program Notes
The phrase “one step forward, two steps back,” quickly brings to mind the hopeless feeling of continuous motion without any progress. In striking contrast, the reverse “two steps forward, one step back,” is a powerfully effective approach when applied toward any study or pursuit. All individuals learn best in small, bite-sized pieces, and retain best when the concepts learned are reviewed frequently. Each step in this method book is short – just a few lines – and the concepts introduced are reviewed consistently throughout the process.This logical and systematic approach is carefully designed to aid beginning keyboard percussionists in developing strong reading skills. Included in this collection are over thirty progressive etudes, numerous short sight-reading phrases, scale drills, rhythm checks, and structured composition and improvisation opportunities, along with six recital-ready solos.
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Product Reviews
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Percussive Notes New Literature Review
Two Steps Forward is a “structured approach for the development of keyboard percussion reading skills.” Josh Gottry’s book expertly provides a solution to one of the most in-demand pedagogical needs for educators today. Gottry writes that this method “is a powerfully effective approach when applied toward any study or pursuit. All individuals learn best in small, bite-sized pieces, and retain best when the concepts learned are reviewed frequently. Each step in this method book is short — just a few lines — and the concepts introduced are reviewed consistently throughout the process.”
The book consists of over 30 etudes for students to work on grip, stroke, sound, dynamics, and sight-reading. The best part of this book is all of the pedagogical tools Gottry uses to aid the students. Most etudes contain a diagram of all the pitches used as they look on the treble staff as well as the instrument. They also include brief explanations of time signature and basic rhythms. The etudes themselves are well-paced pedagogically and get the student playing right away. I highly recommend Two Steps Forward. It is the solution for any beginning mallet-percussion educators who have struggled to get their students reading rather than memorizing.
Joe Millea
Percussive Notes
Vol. 59, No. 6, December 2021 Joe Millea on Jul 5th 2022 -
9th graders delight
I'm working on curriculum for 9th grade percussionists for next year and plan on using Josh's book as a way of getting them all on the same page (pun intended) with note reading. It is working well for my 5thand 6th grade students as well. Todd Hammes on May 19th 2020
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