With few study books exisiting for the Timpani, Jacques Delcluse ensures that this gap is filled with his excellent Thirty Studies for Timpani. French percussionist & composer, Delcluse studied at the Paris Conservatoire in the mid-1900s, winning many prizes. The exercises in the third volume of Thirty Studies for Timpani are built on technical examples & problems often encountered by Timpani players. The third volume requires a good knowledge of rhythm in order to fully benefit from the studies. The exercises ensure mastery of a high technical level. For all aspiring Timpani players, Delcluse's Thirty Studies is essential, having been compiled by a master of the instrument himself.