Teaches the complete beginner the basics with the goal of full participation in a traditional Irish session. 30 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
02-96916WW
$9.95
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
.. list $19.95 ours
$16.95
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ALFRED'S ROCK ED.: CLASSIC ROCK DRUMS, VOL. 1
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Book/CD-ROM set. This series presents all-time rock hits in matching books for guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums for beginning/intermediate players. Teaches each song, with a full score; a CD-ROM with sound-alike and play-along MP3s; printable PDFs; TNT 2 Custom Mix software that lets you slow tracks down, loop sections, even change keys. 47 pp.
20-40297
$14.99
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BODHRAN - BEYOND THE BASICS
by Bill Woods
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Book/CD set. 568 exercises and 64 solos designed to improve technical skill and expand rhythmic repertoire. Exercises and solos in 4/4, 6/8, 3/4, and 9/8 time. Sections on syncopation, playing on the backbeat, vocalizing rhythmic patterns, developing speed, controlling pitch and timbre, and playing with both hands. Demonstrates how to use the basic building blocks of rests, accents, rolls, and syncopation to create interesting and varied rhythmic patterns. Intermediate. 62 pp.
02-21884BCD
$19.99
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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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CAJON BASICS
by Matthias Philipzen
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CLEARANCE PRICED! Book/CD set. Originally from Cuba and Peru, the cajon has evolved from a "rumba box" to one of the most popular and most commonly used rhythm instruments. Teaches the basic playing techniques and first grooves. The CD includes sound examples and play-along tracks. Beginners. 64 pp.
02-8540
.. list $12.95 ours
$10.00
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CAJON POWER
by Marco Fadda
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Book/2-DVD set. A true didactic encyclopedia, where Fadda plays and explains both traditional and modern rhythms, with the aid of exceptional musicians. Lessons in basic and special strokes, technique, Afro-Peruvian, Afro-Cuban, flamenco, rock, funk, blues, bluegrass/country, Brazilian rhythms, jazz, more. 36 pp. 3 hours, 50 min.
02-313
$24.99
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EL CAJON FLAMENCO
by de Paquito Gonzalez
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Book/2-DVD set. The ultimate method for this specific musical genre. Not only will you be able to master the intricate beats of Buleria, Solea, Seguiriya, but you'll also learn lots of variation and tricks from one of the best players on the scene, and see him perform with Flamenco icons Vicente Amigo, Miguel Poveda, Joaquin Grilo, Bolita, more. Bonus - an amazing duet with Giovanni Hidalgo. TEXT IN SPANISH, except for notation key. 28 pp. Nearly 3 hours!
02-320
$24.99
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FIRST LESSONS CAJON
by Jordan Perlson
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Book/CD set. Takes you through the steps to become a proficient cajon player in a pop and rock context. Basic lessons in rhythm help you learn mainstream beats for the cajon that you can use in your favorite songs. Lessons in hand position, posture, and sound are also included. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp.
02-30032BCD
$9.99
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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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THE BODHRAN
by Micheal O Suilleabhain
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An easy to learn guide for the complete beginner showing the different regional styles and techniques. An original style of notating bodhran beats is introduced. The idea of "random play" is used to allow the student to "uncover the skill rather than grapple with it." Includes a commentary on contemporary developments in performance techniques. 25 pp.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
224-2
$11.95
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THE BODHRAN BOOK
by Steafan Hannigan
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CLEARANCE PRICED! SAVE $8.95! 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
.. list $20.95 ours
$12.00
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THE DRUMSET STYLE RESOURCE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO EXPLORING NEW TECHNIQUES AND STYLES FROM HIP-HOP TO JAZZ
by Pete Sweeney
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Book/CD set. You know the basics; it's time to explore. Exposes you to a variety of musical influences to help you create a unique, exciting sound. Discover secrets for developing good hand control, learn about important players, work on reading skills, and play essential grooves. CD demonstrates the musical examples. 95 pp.
20-39301
$19.99
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THE NEW BASICS: ROCK DRUMS - A TOTALLY DIFFERENT, FUN WAY TO LEARN
by Pete Sweeney
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Book/CD set. No "Mary Had A Little Lamb"-type songs. Start playing right away with setting up and tuning your drums, then move on learning basic beats, fills, and even the techniques of some of the greatest drummers of all time. 47 pp.
20-39262
$14.99
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