Music-Musical Instruments-Percussion

Whether you are just learning to read music, or you're an established player who wants to supplement your repertoire, this book will help you understand and execute the most common rhythms found in popular music. Drumset players will find this book useful for developing...

This book provides a handy study, practice and resource guide for all musicians who are seeking to improve their music-making abilities. Though written by a drummer, the text exercises and etudes in this book are not for drummers only! And while a good number...

The rhythmical language of South India is combined with snare drum rudiments--a book for drummers, percussionists and rhythm enthusiasts. Konnakol is one of the most effective ways of learning and mastering rhythm, and rudiments form an essential vocabulary of Western drumming. Both traditions can...

Don't want to lug an entire drum kit on stage? Want to play unplugged without drowning out your band mates? The Cajon, the smallest drum kit in the world, is the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band, be it blues, hip...

The Melodic Jazz Drummer helps bridge the gap between the rhythm section and the melodic instruments in a seamless fashion. It will guide you on how to think in terms of melodies, gears, and density instead of beats and fills. After reading this book,...

This book has 46 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity; all based around the 9 Stroke Roll. The 9 Stroke Roll is played as a 9 note sequence throughout the book for easy reading, and lots...

If you are a drummer looking to expand your knowledge of musical styles, Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer is the book for you. From pop to country, metal to jazz, and Latin to Motown, Jim Riley (drummer and musical director for Rascal Flatts)...

- Unleash your inner artist - Master essential skills and rock-star technique - Learn to read music like a pro Become a stronger musician today and hone your talent with this must-have guide that every artist will want at their side. Want a music...

Habits and traditions are often hard to change, but discovering new and creative ways of rearranging and rethinking established norms is what distinguishes a great drummer and provides endless challenge and possibilities. Turn the Beat Around breaks decades-old routine by examining backbeats" in a...

Each book in the Ultimate Play-Along series features the finest professionally recorded tracks, complete transcriptions, detailed explanations, and performance notes. Each song has demonstration tracks that can be used for learning and practice and then turned off to allow playing parts along with the...

The Total Rock Drummer is a unique and exciting journey through the diverse world of rock drumming. Start with basic lessons in keeping a beat, and end up playing sophisticated fills and solos. This book features many of the styles that make rock drumming...

(Book). In the new Steve Smith Legends, you get a brand new 40-page interview which covers Steve's entire career and virtually every band and recording in which he's played as a sideman or a leader including: Jean-Luc Ponty, Ronnie Montrose, Steps Ahead, Vital Information,...

Evelyn Glennie's meteoric career as a solo percussionist has brought a new appreciation of percussion to audiences, not least through her own compositions and transcriptions. Her Three Chorales for Solo Marimba, now published for the first time, are hauntingly beautiful pieces, which take full...

This book offers an introduction to several of the foundational genres of New Orleans music including Second Line, Funk, Mardi Gras Indian Rhythms and the New Orleans Voodoo Temple Order of Service Rhythms. All rhythmic parts are presented in our BeatBox notation. The book...

(Drum Instruction). Whether you are a beginning drummer or a working professional, you'll find that the use of electronics has become standard practice. This book is a comprehensive study of all things electronic. Author Bob Terry clearly demonstrates and discusses the advantages of using...

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians. The series complements any band method and supplements any performance music. It contains 167 exercises, including more than 100 chorales by...

The Typewriter" is a classic Leroy Anderson novelty piece. This medium-grade percussion ensemble is written for 9--10 players, and includes the classic typewriter rhythm ("What's a typewriter?"). Make sure to have fun and add a little bit of Jerry Lewis."Author: LeRoy AndersonISBN-10: 1470626926ISBN-13: 9781470626921Publisher:...

(Drum Instruction). Andols Herrick, longtime drummer for Chimaira, presents this unique book/DVD pack essential for heavy metal drummers. The topics covered include: double bass beats; hand exercises; time signature manipulation; the blast beat; drum & cymbal fills; and more. Each concept is thoroughly explained...

An unprecedented resource for Middle Eastern dancers of all styles - and anyone interested in percussion, dance or meditative sound - this innovative guide brings new energy to the subtle art of playing finger cymbals. Abundantly illustrated with photographs and charts, seasoned with stories,...

(Music Sales America). Everything you need to know to play rock drums like a pro and no previous knowledge of drums necessary Packed with solid instruction and useful photos to help you every step of the way. Complete with a full-length CD that contains...

A collection of individual contest solos, gradually paced in increasing difficulty from elementary to intermediate levels. These solos can be used to augment regular method books, and as supplementary lesson material and contest solos for state and local contests. The 14 titles include: Ratama...

Thirty studies transcribed from the music of guitar composer Fernando Sor. Prepared keeping the four-mallet student in mind, this collection includes studies in various lengths. Carefully maintaining the musical integrity of each piece, Mr. Cirone presents arrangements ideal for the intermediate student.Author: Anthony J....

Titles are: Three on One * Three to Go * Cymbalism * Hexagon * Caribbean Drummer * Pop Corn.Author: Roy BurnsISBN-10: 0769235050ISBN-13: 9780769235059Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1985Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 11.81h x 8.67w x 0.06d

Techniques and 46 original etudes for developing the art of keyboard percussion. A companion book to The Orchestral Snare Drummer and The Orchestral Timpanist.Author: Anthony J. CironeISBN-10: 0769234828ISBN-13: 9780769234823Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1985Pages: 46Format: Paperback

A study of the language of Brazilian rhythms and song styles. Part I deals exclusively with Brazilian percussion instruments, with a description of each instrument and its rhythms, song styles, techniques, and applications. Part II addresses the drumset. Each rhythm is presented separately with...

A book combining the energy and feel of rock, Latin and world music with the technique and improvisational skills of jazz. Within the formats of samba, baiao, songo, nanigo, and shuffle (The Beat), Skip Hadden tells how to combine the applicable instruments (The Body)...

Fifty advanced studies for xylophone or marimba allowing for maximum rhythmical interest. These solos are based on the rhythms of Portraits in Rhythm for snare drum.Author: Anthony J. CironeISBN-10: 075799301XISBN-13: 9780757993015Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1985Pages: 56Format: Paperback

For the beginning percussionist, this resource features expert instruction in the rudiments of the snare drum. It is detail-oriented and teaches the specific skills for the instrument.Author: Anthony J. CironeISBN-10: 0757979912ISBN-13: 9780757979910Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1991Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.20d

Alfred is proud to present a special collection of Medium to Medium-Difficult snare drum solos and duets. Written by the late jazz drumming legend Louie Bellson (1924-2009), the exclusive collection includes some of the last few snare drum solos he ever wrote. These would...

Playing traditional music notes is difficult for people who have no musical knowledge. You need to know the rhythmic value of each note, its place on the staff, note duration, and combination with other notes. To be aware of all this simultaneously demands music...

With this book, you get a concise lesson plan for anyone interested in learning to play the drum set for the first time. Designed to be used in concert between student and instructor, the book begins with a checklist that outlines the course of...

Percussion is commonly referred to as "the backbone" or "the heartbeat" of a musical ensemble, often working in close collaboration with bass instruments, when present. In jazz and other popular music ensembles, the pianist, bassist, drummer and sometimes the guitarist are referred to as...

The Sly Hat is the only book on the market that focuses on incorporating the sound of the closing hi-hat into your everyday drumming. This technique allows for more efficient drumming while bringing forth a unique and modern sound.The chapters in this book look...

"The Drag Drum Rudiment - The Drag around the Drum Set", which is the ultimate book for developing your Drag. This book will help you if you are a beginner or if you are an advanced player. The book is interesting and fun to...

D. Mark Agostinelli is the man who defined the art of the modern rudiment. Writing the "Drum Rudiment Bible" he was able to create the first book in that incorporated all known hybrid rudiments in existence. Studying with such greats as the legendary Mike...

In Rhythm Makers: The Legendary Drummers of Nashville in Their Own Words, Tony Artimisi documents through extensive interviews the work of some of the most influential drum kit players in popular music today, opening a window onto one of the most vibrant music scenes...

The Philadelphia Orchestra is the most-recorded orchestra in the United States, and its recordings have contributed much to its reputation as "The World's Greatest Orchestra." In The Philadelphia Orchestra: An Annotated Discography, Richard A. Kaplan documents more than 2,000 commercial recordings made by the...

The Teacher and Student method series of books have been designed so that the student can work with their teacher in covering all of the skills needed to perform with a particular instrument. There are many self-teaching and highly detailed instructional books on the...

This book offers a core understanding of how drummers interact with music, and teaches you how to create drum parts for songs. The training provides about a dozen different drum parts with grooves and fills, and instructions for using each part with various songs....

(Book). Biography of the legendary Tito Puente and a brief history of Afro-Cuban/salsa music that he popularized throughout the world. A 2-hour DVD includes Tito discussing his incredible 50-year career as a band leader and the influence of other musicians from Cachao to Celia...

Yamaha Band Student will appeal to teachers looking for a well-paced lesson sequence that keeps students motivated to continue past the first critical year. It is affordably priced, attractively presented and meets the needs of today's students and educators. Each level includes numerous songs,...

Released after John Bonham's untimely death, Led Zeppelin's Coda is a superb collection of various session rarities from throughout the band's career. Drawn from more than 30 years of documentation, interviews, and recorded footage, this drum transcription book delivers unprecedented accuracy. Titles: We're Gonna...

With its thunderous sounds and dazzling choreography, Japanese taiko drumming has captivated audiences in Japan and across the world, making it one of the most successful performing arts to emerge from Japan in the past century. Based on ethnographic fieldwork conducted among taiko groups...

(Drum Recorded Versions). Features transcriptions of Dave Grohl's actual drum tracks on 17 hits culled from four albums: Bleach, Nevermind, Incesticide and In Utero . Includes the songs: About a Girl * All Apologies * Blew * Come as You Are * Dumb *...

The Darbuka Beginner book covers basic techniques such as: correct holding position; producing correct tones; correct right and left-hand strokes; and reading darbuka music notation. Popular basic rhythms covered include: Wahda, Maqsoum, Ayyoub, Malfouf. The Darbuka Intermediate book will help learners improve their basic...

In 1978, four musicians crowded into a cramped basement theater in downtown Seoul, where they, for the first time, brought the rural percussive art of p'ungmul to a burgeoning urban audience. In doing so, they began a decades-long reinvention of tradition, one that would...

(Book). Culled from Bill Bachman's popular Strictly Technique articles in Modern Drummer magazine, this book will help players develop hands that are loose, stress free, and ready to play anything that comes to mind. The book is for everyone who plays with sticks, regardless...

George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it first in the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving...

An extensive step-by-step method on the application of polyrhythms for the drumset. Expands drum solos and fills by incorporating polyrhythms to basic time. This book also lends itself as a source for extending rhythmic comprehension while the drummer is improvising.Author: Peter MagadiniISBN-10: 089724821XISBN-13: 9780897248211Publisher:...

(Berklee Guide). If you want to take your drumming chops to the next level, you must know how to read drum music. Written by Professor Dave Vose, this Berklee Workshop is ideal for both beginners and pros and includes everything you'll need to make...