How to Play Latin-American Rhythm Instruments


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English / Spanish. The bible of Latin patterns and sounds. This compendium of native instruments shows how each instrument plays its part of the beat. There is also a special section of supplementary timbale exercises and correctly notated Latin-rhythm instrument scores.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums


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Covers the history of drumming, different drum types, how to care for them, and basic skills and tips for playing different types of music.




Conga and Bongo Drum in Jazz


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The first book ever published on how to play the conga and bongo drum in jazz. This text is an essential tool for band teachers and drummers playing LatinPercussion in jazz with special emphasis on swing. Includes chapters on history,description, tuning, position/posture, notation, strokes, rhythms, etc. Completewith photos, interviews, music transcriptions and video links. This much-needed text fills a niche in the application of the conga and bongo drum in jazz. Special features include archival photos, a rare interview with legendary jazz guitaristKenny Burrell, online companion video with Candido and Bobby Sanabria and the most comprehensive discography ever complied on the use of conga and bongo drums in jazz with over 100 listings and commentary including Candido, Ray Barretto, Armando Peraza, Willie Bobo, Luis Miranda, Patato Valdez, Willie Rodriguez, Tata Guines and many more







Percussion Assignments for Band & Wind Ensemble


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(Meredith Music Percussion). This two-volume publication provides guidelines on percussion player and instrument requirements for over 2,000 concert band and wind ensemble works. It contains helpful information for conductors, section leaders, stage managers, equipment managers and ensemble librarians. An incredible compilation for school, college, military, community and professional bands and wind ensembles. (a href="http://youtu.be/OVqEyKf5JnU" target="_blank")Click here for a YouTube video on Percussion Assignments for Band and Wind Ensemble(/a)







Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique


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Basic rhythms, variations, fill-ins, short solos for the bolero, cha-cha, merengue, mambo, guaracha, rumba, modern jazz and more.




The Drum Set Crash Course


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This book covers the essential foundations and grooves that will prepare the drummer for a variety of musical situations encountered on the average professional gig. Designed to be an encyclopedia of many drumming styles, The Drum Set Crash Course covers Afro-Cuban and Brazilian, blues, country, hip hop, jazz, reggae, rock, and much more.




How to Play Drums


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How to Play Drums offers an effective and enjoyable way to learn to play one of the oldest and most popular musical instruments. With easy-to-follow instructions and fun practice exercises, How to Play Drums will help students to develop excellent drumming techniques. How to Play Drums covers all the basics, including: · Setting up the drum kit · Using a practice pad · Understanding notation · Mastering the rudiments of rhythm · Mastering the tambourine, claves, conga drums, and many other Latin American and hand-held percussion instruments · Playing the timpani and other orchestral drums