12 Etudes - Snare Drum

Douze Études by Jacques Delécluse (born 1933) is a set of twelves studies often used as solos for exams or auditions. Written for intermediate to advanced level, they are considered quite difficult, the difficulty progressing throughout the book. Douze Études particularly helps to develop precision and mastery over the roll. It uses dynamic changes, placement of ornaments and frequent time changes. It is a must for serious percussionists and, as such, is widely used all over the world.

Jacques Delecluse studied at the Paris Conservatory where he won first Prizes for piano, percussion, chamber music, and harmony. He subsequently took part in the creation of the Domaine Musical with Pierre Boulez. For many years he has been a soloist in the Orchestre de Paris as well as teacher at the Paris Conservatory. He has also founded an ensemble of keyboard percussion instruments which bears his name and is the author of a series of seven books À la manière de for drums and piano.