Book/CDR set. In this second "5x5 Rock" play-along book, the focus is on the technique of playing two bass drums (double bass). Jazz musicians such as Louis Bellson or Buddy Rich became masters of the craft of playing two bass drums. Their skills inspired a whole generation of Rock drummers in the late 60s such as Ginger Baker (Cream) to copy their great Jazz heroes and rock music was greatly enriched by this innovative playing technique. Over the years, more and more drummers were attracted to his technique and their unique hammering beats created the foundation for new styles of Rock music. Examples are Mikkey Dee of Motorhead, Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Joey Jordison from the band Slipknot or Simon Phillips (TOTO). The songs on the CDR are composed in the style of these bands. Five different tempos allow you to learn the new technique and put it into action. Includes MP3 files. 24 pp.
02-610358
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$6.00
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER'S BODHRAN TUTOR
by Conor Long
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Book/CD pack. Teaches the complete beginner the basics with the goal of full participation in a traditional Irish session. Covers choosing a bodhran, holding the stick, playing position, playing reels and jigs, and several tunes to play along with. CD contains tracks of all exercises and solos. 30 pp.
224-1405CD
$16.95
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AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS, VOL. 1
by Trevor Salloum
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Collection of traditional rhythms for a percussion ensemble or the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts to each rhythm. All rhythms are easily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion. Presented in a brief, clear, and affordable manner. Volume 1 includes Clave, Tumbao for one and two drums, Yambu, Guaguanco (Havana ), Guaguanco (Matanzas), Rumba columbia, Conga (Havana), Conga (Matanzas) and Conga (Santiago). For intermediate to advanced levels; assumes the reader has some basic understanding of percussion notation. Half-size book. 15 pp.
02-20329
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$0.50
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AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS, VOL. 2
by Trevor Salloum
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All rhythms are easily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion. Presented in a brief, clear, affordable manner. Volume 2 includes the rhythms of Bembi, Makuta, Yuka, Palo, Arara, Abakua (Havana), Abakua (Matanzas), Gaga, Vudu and Iyesa. Designed for intermediate to advanced levels and assume some basic understanding of percussion notation. Half-size book. 15 pp.
02-20330
$3.95
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ALL ABOUT HAND PERCUSSION
by Kalani
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Book/CD set. In-depth coverage of popular percussion instruments, including an overview of each instrument, rhythm patterns and playing tecniques, a pronunciation guide, assessment tools, and an audio/video play-along CD. CD enchanced to work on your computer!
20-28993
$17.95
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BEYOND "THE SECRET HAND" - A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR HAND DRUMMERS
by Hector "Pocho" Neciosup & Jose Rosa
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Book/CD pack. Looking to develop more strength, more speed, soloing? Designed for the hand drummer that is eager to step up to the next level in performance. You'll develop a good sound by incorporating strengthening exercises coupled with various techniques for increasing speed, independence, and control. Practical exercises for coordination and independence are included to help increase your level of performance. CD includes a performance track by Pocho and Jose. With text in English and Spanish. 38 pp.
49-101175
$19.95
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DRUMMER'S GUIDE TO FILLS
by Pete Sweeney
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Book/CD set. Includes: melodic ideas for creating memorable fills, tips for improving your creative process, fundamental stickings and hand patterns, and fills for a variety of styles, including rock, funk, jazz, and more. 79 pp.
20-30251
$19.95
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DRUMMER'S WORKBOOK FOR CONTROL AND CREATIVITY
by Danny Gottlieb & Michael Green
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A comprehensive series of musical rhythms and phrases that will help develop technique, drum set control and provide a steady flow of new ideas. To make this useful for different performance levels many variations are included. Include practical patterns in Jazz, Rock, Afro-Cuban and Latin Styles. The exercises and phrases provide rhythms for musical growth. Also lists a wide range of possible variations for each section. Beginning/intermediate. 80 pp.
02-20949
$14.95
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ETHNIC ASIAN RHYHMS FOR THE MODERN DRUMMER
by Lewis Pragasam
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Book/CD set. A step-by-step tutorial on the study of drumset grooves. The four basic rhythms and beats discussed are: Malay, Chinese, Indian and Sikh rhythms. Contains information on how to use the systems, notation for the various patterns, more. The CD includes all of the rhythms. The beats are organized into groups of 10 variations per rhythm study for a total of 40 grooves arranged in sequence for the beginner/intermediate drum student. 4 pp.
02-20699BCD
$9.95
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FIRST LESSONS DJEMBE
by Paulo Mattioli
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Book/CD/DVD set. A fun and easy way to learn to play the djembe. Playing the djembe is a lifelong journey of self-expression and self-discovery. While the material presented here may at first glance seem elementary, in terms of moving forward on the drumming path with the djembe it is truly invaluable. The fundamentals of playing, dynamics and tonality are the benchmarks of mastering musicality on the djembe and will begin a lifetime of continued practice and refinement. Beginners. 31 pp.
02-21373SET
$14.95
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GET LOCKED
by Greg Hyatt and Stan Mitchell
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Book/CD set. A unique book for both bass & drums, treating them as a rhythm unit. A step-by-step guide created with intermediate to advanced players in mind. From basic time signatures and part construction to creating sonic textures and building a groove, it covers all the tools both players need to lock together into a solid rhythmic unit. Note/tab. 95 pp.
20-22643
$14.95
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HAND DRUM FOR BEGINNERS
by John Marshall
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Book/CD set. An easy beginning method, using a step-by-step approach. It introduces basic techniques and rhythms for drums such as the djembe, conga and dumbek. Lots of photos and rhythms to play. 47 pp.
20-19328
$17.50
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HOW TO PLAY THE BONES (BOOKLET & CD)
by Sue Ellen Barber & Percy Danforth
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The definitive method for learning the bones. NOTE: The cover and the text refer often to a cassette, but the book now includes a CD instead! 14 pp.
40-3
$12.95
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INSIDE THE BIG BAND DRUM CHART
by Steve Fidyk
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Book/CD/DVD set. A first of its kind drum method that uses traditional and contemporary arrangements performed by a 17 piece jazz ensemble as the vehicle to study beats, musical form, ensemble phrasing, articulation, and interpretation. For each arrangement, there is .talk through. information explaining how the composition is played as well as transcriptions of key beats and melodic information that connects the .written drum part. to the music. The 248 page book includes a 2.5 hour MP3 CD and an hour long DVD demonstrating every exercise in the text. Also included are anecdotes and interviews with legendary big band drummers and arrangers such as Louie Bellson, Jake Hanna, Phil Wilson, Mark Taylor and Bob Curnow. Beginning/intermediate.
02-21475SET
$29.95
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INTRODUCTION TO ROCK STYLE DRUMMING
by Joe Maroni
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Book/CD set. A system specifically designed to enable beginning drummers to develop the ability to play rock style music. The objective is to develop coordinated independence between the hi hat or ride cymbal - played with the right hand, snare - played with the left hand, bass - played with the right foot, and hi hat - played with the left foot. Lessons include 376 rhythm patterns written for snare and bass drum. The snare and bass drum part is played independently against straight eighth notes played on the closed hi hat or ride cymbal. Four rhythm patterns are written in four measure phrases followed by a sixteen measure summary. Beginners. Spiralbound, 101 pp.
02-21168BCD
$19.95
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INTRODUCTION TO SWING-STYLE DRUMMING
by Joe Maroni
Book/CD set. The objective is to develop coordinated independence between the ride cymbal - played with the right hand, snare drum - played with the left hand, bass drum - played with the right foot, and hi hat cymbal - played with the left foot. Lessons include 380 rhythm patterns written for snare and bass drum. Four rhythm patterns are written in four measure phrases followed by a sixteen measure summary combining the four patterns. All the rhythm patterns are played independently against the jazz swing beat on the ride cymbal. Beginners. Spiralbound, 104 pp.
02-20991BCD
$19.95
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JAZZ DRUM SET INDEPENDENCE: 3/4, 4/4, AND 5/4 TIME SIGNATURES
by Steve Fidyk
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The exercises in this text can help develop your coordination, reading and ability to swing in odd time signatures. If practiced thoroughly, you will gain the facility and the confidence to express yourself musically. Beginning/intermediate. Spiralbound, 80 pp.
02-21357
$14.95
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MAKING DRUMS
by Dennis Waring
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ON SALE!! SAVE $5.95!! A good overview of the principles of drum making along with plenty of information for building your own drums. The first part of this full-color book explains the basics of drum bodies, acoustics, creating and attaching drumheads, and the Mali weave. The latter half is devoted to nine specific drum projects: five frame drums (Irish, Middle Eastern, Indian, Latin and primitive), two staved drums, carved drums and clay drums. Even covers unique aspects such as preparing animal hides, lacing patterns for attaching heads to drums, and tuning the finished drum. 96 pp.
01-910500
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$7.00
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MODERN DRUM METHOD GRADE 1
by Steve Fidyk
Book/CD set. Takes the student measure by measure from the start, with the most fundamental drumming concepts presented and demonstrated in a clear manner. The exercises focus significantly on reading note and rest values, coordination of the hands and feet, simple quarter note beats with variations, and ideas on positioning and setting up your drum set ergonomically. Beginners. 80 pp.
02-21517BCD
$14.95
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RHYTHM AEROBICS, VOL. 2: DRUMMING FOR RHYTHMS OF SHUFFLE, SWING, 6/8 AND ODD TIME SIGNATURES
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02-99243
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$5.00
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RIDDIM: CLAVES OF AFRICAN ORIGIN
by Billy Martin
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Book/CD set. From the drumming force behind Medeski, Martin & Wood. The claves in this book open up rhythmic subdivisions, substitutions, and a much wider vocabulary to draw upon than just playing static beats.
20-005
$24.95
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THE ART AND HEART OF DRUM CIRCLES
by Christine Stevens
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Book/CD pack. This guide to creating and facilitating drum circles covers everything from key grooves and instrumentation to the personal side of empowering people and creating transformational experiences. Filled with practical tools, guidelines, principles, helpful hints, exercises, and even a play-along CD. You'll learn: the science of entrainment, how to advertise and set up your drum circle, recommended drums and percussion instruments, eight basic facilitation cues, seven essential skills of facilitation, how to cover the basics of hand drumming, starting and maintaining the groove, more. 95 pp.
49-620069
$14.95
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THE BEATLIFE BOOK: PLAYING & TEACHING SAMBA
by Stuart Hardcastle & Chris Preston
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Published by Soar Valley Music, this book/CD package includes basic and advanced versions for 6 rhythms, with intros, breaks and endings for all instruments. It also includes the workshop plans and teaching methods used by BeatLife. A great resource for drummers who want to teach, teachers who want to drum and kids who want to do both. Beginners. 80 pp.
02-4
$22.95
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THE BODHRAN BOOK
by Steafan Hannigan
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Book/CD pack. A fine introduction to the traditional Celtic frame drum, with buying tips, care and maintenance, playing technique, history, discography, and a "musical bonus" of 35 Celtic melodies in standard notation. CD contains all the examples and tunes. 93 pp.
01-900008
$20.95
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THE IRISH DRUM: AN BODHRAN
taught by Peter Houlahan
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Houlahan, one of Ireland's foremost bodhran players, has played on albums by artists such as Sting, Finbar Furey, Brendan Power, more. He has also always been a teacher. His teaching is clear, thorough, and full of expert tips. The companion CD is recommended. 32 pp.
02-106
$14.45
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CD - THE IRISH DRUM: AN BODHRAN
taught by Peter Houlahan
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Companion to the book of the same title.
02-106CD
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$14.80
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THE STICK BAG BOOK OF WORLD RHYTHM AND PERCUSSION
by Felipe Orozco
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ON SALE!! SAVE $2.45!! For the adventurous percussionist - here are rhythms from Africa, India, the Middle East, South America, and Ireland/Scotland. All are written out in drum notation, with syllabic equivalents where appropriate. Includes 11 African rhythms, 26 Indian rhythms (North and South India,) 9 South American rhythms, 15 Middle Eastern rhythms, plus traditional Celtic reels and jigs. Includes information on each style and related instruments. 4 1/2" X 12". 46 pp.
01-985765
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$3.50
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