Edition № 1 - NICK WOUD

Nick Woud

The voice of the timpanist

Orchestral excerpts only

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What this masterclass covers

INSIDE THE SERIES - ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS ONLY

Major orchestral excerptsBeethoven, Mahler, Bartók, Brahms, Tchaikovsky
Real masterclass sessionsMusical thinking, taught live with students
Nick Woud's Symphonic StudiesHis own etudes, played as music, not exercise

Discover the secrets of major excerpts like Beethoven 9.


Who is this masterclass for

Timpanist at every stage.

Whether you are building your foundation, preparing auditions, performing professionally, or teaching the next generation, this material will challenge and inspire you.

The lessons move from fundamentals to the highest orchestral repertoire, letting each player enter at their own level.

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Preview lesson

How do you hold your mallet?

In this short preview, Nick Woud shares his philosophy on his grip, how he holds the mallet and the importance of the bounce. This is part of chapter 2.2 in which he explains more about how you can hold your mallet.

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The Orchestral Excerpts

Chapters 7 & 8 · the major timpani excerpts · lifetime access

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Beethoven · Mahler · Bartók · Brahms