Howden-Goliath-4T

Goliath is a fast-paced, energetic unaccompanied timpani solo by Moses Mark Howden. Written at a Grade 3 level, the piece is a strong contest and recital choice for the developing timpanist. The time signature shifts between 3/4 and 6/8 twice throughout the piece, with the eighth note remaining constant across both meters, making it a useful vehicle for developing fluency with metric modulation. No tuning changes are required, which means the focus is on rhythm, articulation, and musical energy rather than pedaling.