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
AFRO-CUBAN PERCUSSION PLAY-ALONG
by Trevor Salloum
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Chart/CD set. Provides clear examples of some of the most common popular and folkloric Latin percussion instruments and rhythms. The rhythms are provided in a variety of tempos. Created for students, teachers and dancers of Afro-Cuban music. Each track is played for 3 minutes to allow play-along or study of the rhythms. The individual tracks can be used to learn the specific instruments being played or as an accompaniment while learning other instruments. For example, you could practice piano montunos or Latin drum set patterns to the recorded track of son clave or rumba clave to see how the groove fits with the clave. Beginners. 4 pp.
02-21699BCD
$9.99
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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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BODHRAN: THE BASICS
by Bill Woods
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Book/CD set. Woods uses his decades of experience as a successful bodhran performer and teacher to create this integrated instruction set for the beginning bodhran player. Using photographs, text, and audio examples, it takes you in easy steps from holding the bodhran and stick through playing along with traditional Irish dance tunes. Teaches the basic accompaniment patterns for reels and jigs and demonstrates ways to make these patterns more interesting using rests, accents, and rolls.The CD has traditional Irish dance tunes recorded at different tempos. Also covered are the correct pronunciation of bodhran, the history of the bodhran, suggestions on playing with other musicians, what to look for when choosing a bodhran and stick, a simple and inexpensive way to make your own stick, and the basic structure of Irish dance tunes. 24 pp.
02-21883BCD
$14.99
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CAJON - A BOX FULL OF RHYTHM
by Matthias Philipzen
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Book/2-CD set. Philipzen is well-known as a clinician and musician. For beginners, advanced learners and professionals; as well geared for individual as group instruction. Along with numerous styles, it presents tips and tricks for the use of the cajon, as well as ensemble music for group performance. The two CDs include play-along tracks. 88 pp.
02-6775
$19.95
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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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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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LEARNING THE TABLA, VOL. 2
by David Courtney
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Book/CD set. Introduces us to new material, concepts, and techniques. Includes a discussion of the complementary nature of tabla bols/technique. Also new compositional forms such as mukhada, rela, laggi, paran, gat, tihai, and chakradar. An introduction to the concept of transitional bols and techniques. Also expands upon material that was introduced in the first set by giving new tals, and their thekas, as well as a more advanced kaida. A discussion of the ancient barrel drum known as the pakhawaj and a discussion of pakhawaj material that can be played on the tabla. Intermediate. 72 pp.
02-20871BCD
$22.99
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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
.. list $24.95 ours
$15.00
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STUDIES FOR CAJON
by Martin Rottger
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Book/CD set. Don't want to lug a 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 hop, boogie or rock - providing a full snare and rich bass sound, amplified or acoustic. A step-by-step introduction to this little box, called Cajon. You'll not only find all important back-up information (history, instrument-building), you'll also learn how to play rock, pop and Latin grooves. The CD includes excercises and play along-tracks, allowing you to test your skills. Beginning/intermediate. 76 pp.
02-21830BCD
$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 CONTEMPORARY HAND DRUMMER
by Hector "Pocho" Neciosup & Jose Rosa
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Book/CD pack. Quick and to the point lessons designed to help you develop a good sound using techniques for building strength, speed, independence and control. Explains the foundations of Afro-Caribbean music, including the clave, plus pratical exercises for the Tumbao, lessons on how to apply snare drum rudiments to hand drums, and a section dealing with speed and techniques to develop a good solo performance. Also includes a comprehensive chapter containing the patterns of many of the most popular rhythms. 69 pp.
49-1213
$19.95
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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
.. list $16.45 ours
$14.80
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