Percussion category: 112 books

Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1) Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations; and 2) Experienced congueros who have digested Volume I and now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style. Having...

Destined to become a classic, School of Bongo isTrevor Salloum's fourth bongo book for Mel Bay, but first to seriously explore a variety of bongo patterns in contemporary music. This text begins with the basic Afro-Cuban patterns (Martillo , Afro, Bolero), but demonstrates over 300 rhythms including...

Volume III is the first educational product to tackle the complex subject of Timba, the new musical genre which has been played in Cuba since 1989. Timba represents a quantum leap for all the instruments of the rhythm section and especially the congas. The recordings of Tomas Cruz are considered the...

50 breaks and fills, 50 Drum notation and 50 audio tracks. Objectives: to  play breaks and fills beats and to build a collection of essential beats. Drum staff notation. Audio tracks (link under each drum notation). The audio tracks are organized in the following way: every beats is played four...

You don't need a drumset to lay down a groove. All you need is one drum. It can be a djembe, a conga, or anything else where you can fit both your hands on the drumhead. Whether your goal is to play in a band, jam in the park, play in a church group, or just drum along with your favorite CDs, this...

This book is a comprehensive guide. It describes the fundamental concepts which a modern drummer should be familiar with. All elementary issues of drumming are analyzed systematically. The book demonstrates approaches from scratch for reaching top results and a maximum joy of playing the instrument....

A unique and comprehensive drum book, including topics as, rhythmic reading, technique - coordination, musical styles, odd time signatures, ideas for solos, chart reading. Appropriate for the beginner and for the professional drummer, as well. Also usefull for teachers. Written with the love and the experience of the author. Albert Panagiotopoulos

Timpani Tone and the Interpretation of Baroque and Classical Music explores the nature, production, and evolution of timpani tone and provides insights into how to interpret the music of J. S. Bach, Handel, Haydn, and Mozart. In drawing on 31 years of experience, Steven L. Schweizer focuses on the...

Mastering the Snare Drum is a comprehensive method developed over many years of teaching and playing, incorporating both traditional and modern techniques. The book includes extensive commentary on the music and techniques in each lesson, making it an exceptional choice for self-study. Current and...

The Rhythm Encyclopedia is a collection of 6,561 different rhythms written in notation that can be used for drum set, conga, djembe, cajon, and any other drum that has a high tone and a low tone. It will provide many hours of practice for developing stick and foot independence for drum set drummers...

Toma tus "Primeras lecciones" de un profesional! Primeras Lecciones de Bateria esta disenado para ayudar al estudiante a desarrollar habilidades de coordinacion en 3 partes de la bateria. Aprende fundamentos basicos de lectura musical y tecnica de tarola y bombo, para asi comenzar con bases...

Get your "First Lesson" from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills, snare and bass drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset...

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Slingerland is one of the greatest drum companies of all-time. Rob Cook has lovingly compiled the Slingerland story, with detailed chapters on the family, the Boston background, the company through the decades, Slingerland endorsees and personnel, the Gretsch/HSS era, Gibson's acquisition, and much...