Alfred Percussion and Drums Catalog 2013 PDF

2013–2014
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Table of contents
Drumset Methods, Collections, & Duets..........................................................3

Snare Drum Methods, Collections, Duets/Solos............................................ 22
Keyboard Percussion Methods, Collections, Solos, Duets/Trios, Ensembles.... 27
Keyboard/Percussion Ensemble Collections................................................. 31
Multiple Percussion Solos............................................................................. 32
Percussion Ensembles.................................................................................. 32
Steel Drum Ensembles.................................................................................35
Boomwhackers & Orff Percussion................................................................36
Timpani Methods, Collections, Solos............................................................38
World Percussion.........................................................................................40
Miscellaneous Books, DVDs, & Manuals.......................................................45
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Drumset Methods, Supplemental, and Technique Books

Alex Acuña: Acuña-Hoff-
Advanced Techniques Mathisen Trio in Concert
for the Modern Drummer Alex Acuña featuring Jan Gunner
Coordinating Independence As Hoff and Per Mathisen
Applied to Jazz and Be-Bop Accompanied by two world-
By Jim Chapin renowned music luminaries,
keyboardist Jan Gunner Hoff and
The classic jazz independence guitarist Per Mathisen, Alex Acuña
book is now new and improved has assembled a world-class trio
and with two CDs! This that will captivate you in this DVD. Includes a bonus CD!
classic work should be in
every drummer’s library. Whether for a beginner or an NEW! DVD & CD (93-DV10002101)
accomplished drummer, this system will greatly improve
independence and coordination, sticking, power, and
Alfred’s Kid’s
speed and endurance on the drumset. Drumset Course
Book & 2 CDs (0681B) The Easiest Drumset
Method Ever!
By Dave Black
and Steve Houghton
Afro-Cuban Rhythms Three irresistible drum experts—a
for Drumset clever, classical dog, one cool
By Frank Malabe and Bob Weiner cat, and a friendly alligator—keep
An introduction to Afro-Cuban students’ attention focused by pointing out what’s important
rhythms, including the history, on each page, making learning music fun! This book is
traditional instruments and basic specifically designed with attention-grabbing illustrations for
styles of Afro-Cuban music. The use with kids at the elementary level.
book and CD set explores the Book & CD (24406)
complexities of these various Book & DVD (31485)
styles in a simple, understandable way. DVD (31484)
Book & CD (MMBK0001CD)
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DRUMSET
Alfred’s MAX™ Drumset Basix: Rock

See It • Hear It • Play It Drum Method
By Dave Black By Patrick Wilson
and Sandy Feldstein
This informative book and CD
Starts with basics like how to set set outlines essential information
up the drums, hold the sticks, about reading music, developing
and read music. Teaches rock technique, and choosing the
and jazz beats that make use of right gear.
the whole drumset, and covers
Book & CD (16766)
improvisation, playing “time,”
and using fills to connect ideas. The DVD provides every
example in the book performed by a live drummer.
Book & DVD (22650)
Basix: Syncopation
for Drums
Alfred’s Teach Yourself Explore many of the most
to Play Drums common syncopated rhythms of
Everything You Need to modern popular music. Includes
practice tips, rhythm exercises,
Know to Start Playing Now!
and more.
By Patrick Wilson
Book & CD (17246)
Includes beats and fills in all
contemporary styles like jazz,
rock, metal, country, and Latin.
Technique builders, daily workouts,
and practice tips help you develop drumming skills quickly.
Billy Martin’s
Book & CD (4310)
Book (4303)
Life on Drums
This DVD combines candid, wide-
ranging conversations with Martin’s
The Art of Bop first drum teacher, Allen Herman,
and beautifully filmed performances
Drumming of Martin’s compositions and
By John Riley / ed. Dan improvised trap set solos and duets.
Thress NEW! DVD (98-36789)
The definitive book on
bop drumming. This
comprehensive book and Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset
CD set covers time playing,
By Duduka Da Fonseca and Bob Weiner /
comping, soloing, brushes,
transcr. John Riley
more jazz essentials,
and charts. This valuable guide delves into the complexities of
Book & CD (MMBK0056CD) Brazilian rhythms and helps explain the background
and influences of the rich musical history of Brazil.
Beyond Bop Drumming Includes samba, partito alto, bossa nova, baiao, caterete,
maracatu, marcha, frevo.
By John Riley
The exciting follow-up to The
Art of Bop Drumming. The The Brush Secret
book and CD topics include
How to Apply Your Own Voice
broken time playing, ride-
to the Brushes...
cymbal variations, up-tempo
unison ideas, By Florian Alexandru-Zorn
implied time metric modulation, This DVD will provide the underlying
play-along tunes, and more. secrets of playing drumset with
brushes—not just mindless and
Book & CD (MMBK0070CD endless patterns, but concepts for
every playing style and genre, from
jazz and Latin to funk and reggae.
Suitable for both beginners and advanced players.
NEW! DVD (20171G)
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Buddy Rich Memorial Chad Wackerman Trio: Hits Live

Concert 2008 Chad Wackerman with Mike Miller and Doug Lunn
A Historical Drumming Event This DVD is a powerful and adventurous musical ride with
With Neil Peart, Chad Smith, creative musicians who are giving it their all. The band
Tommy Igoe, John Blackwell, soars through original compositions, making it all sound
Terry Bozzio with Efrain Toro, and look seamless.
Nick Rich, Peter Erskine, Will Lee, DVD (93-DV10003801)
and Jeff Berlin
Colin Bailey: Bass Drum Technique
This all-star big band plays not only
Speed • Control • Endurance
Buddy classics but also their own hits. Over two hours of
concert footage, plus almost two hours of rehearsal and For the first time, the author of Bass Drum Control
backstage footage. explains his amazing technique on DVD. Special features
includes a performance trio, Drum Channel interview,
3 DVDs (93-DV10011201)
trailers, and downloadable eBook.
Buddy Rich Memorial NEW! DVD (93-DV10003001)
Scholarship Concerts The Commandments
The Complete Los Angeles and New York Concerts
of Early Rhythm and
With Neil Peart, Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl, Steve
Gadd, Louie Bellson, Gregg Bissonette, Vinnie Colaiuta, Blues Drumming
Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Steve Smith, Omar Hakim, and A Guided Tour Through the
Will Calhoun Musical Era That Birthed Rock
This highly-anticipated DVD includes the complete original ‘n’ Roll, Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop
series and special features including photo gallery and By Zoro and Daniel Glass
three bonus performances starring Buddy Rich. Delve into the rhythm and blues
2 DVDs (908125) of the 1940s and 1950s. Loaded
with history, photos, exercises, and transcriptions, and a
Buddy Rich: Jazz Legend (1917-1987) comprehensive guide to shuffle playing.
Transcriptions and Analysis of the World’s Book & CD (30555)
Greatest Drummer
This DVD details the spectacular life of Buddy Rich, The Commandments
his music, and his passion. Special features include a of R&B Drumming
performance selection, a historical timeline, and the A Comprehensive Guide
Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert. to Soul, Funk & Hip-Hop
DVD (903792) By Zoro
Book (0112B) Topics include practice tips,
developing the funky bass
Buddy Rich: Up Close drum and hi-hat, creating and
In 1982, Buddy Rich filmed three shows over three days playing with loops, and what are
at the Statler Hotel in New York. Buddy Rich: Up Close considered the Ten Commandments of Soul, Funk, and
spotlights six songs from those shows, with as many Hip-Hop (the top ten recordings from each era).
cameras as possible focusing on Buddy and his incredible Book & CD (0110B)
drumming technique. Titles: Love for Sale • Bugle Call
DVD (Complete) (903185)
Rag • West Side Story • Birdland • Greensleeves •
Dancing Men. The Commandments of
NEW! DVD & CD (93-DV10001102)
R&B Drumming Play-Along
Carter Beauford: A Play-Along Guide to Soul,
Funk, and Hip-Hop
Under the Table and Drumming
By Zoro
The world-famous drummer for the Dave Matthews
Band performs along with the rhythm tracks from six Play-along with 14 of the
of the band’s best songs, including “Ants Marching” funkiest tunes in such styles
and “Satellite.” He covers left-hand lead/open-hand as gospel, blues, soul, funk,
approaches, fills, double bass drums, the early days go-go, new jack swing, and
of the Dave Matthews Band, and more. hip-hop. Chronologically documents the evolution of
R&B drumming from the ‘50s through the late ‘90s.
DVD (902971)
Play-Along Book & CD (32444)
Available on the Available in the 5

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Complete The Couch Potato

Drumset Method Drum Workout
By Pete Sweeney Technique-Building Exercises
Loaded with descriptions and You Can Do While Watching TV!
photos of important techniques, By Pete Sweeney
tons of solos and examples to This book offers a fun, no-frills
play, practice tips for good musical approach to building drum
development, and progressive technique while watching your
skill-building exercises. favorite TV show or just vegging
Beginning Drumset Book & CD (22674) out on the couch. This book is your ticket to advancing
Intermediate Drumset Book & CD (22677) as a drummer—all while sitting on your couch!
Mastering Drumset Book & CD (22680) NEW! Book (38806)
The Complete Guide Daily Drumset Workout

A Day-to-Day Guide
to Playing Brushes to Better Drumming
Brush Skills for Playing Jazz
By Claus Hessler
and Pop Music
Each groove, style, and tempo,
By Florian Alexandru-Zorn
using dynamics from very soft to
This book and DVD kit is ideal for very loud, are practiced in a daily
drummers ready for an in-depth routine. Through this technique,
study of playing with brushes. The the player’s response to the
detailed illustrations and video rhythmic grooves and patterns
demonstrations will eliminate the becomes automatic, allowing greater concentration on
guesswork of brush movements and clearly show all the the musical aspects of modern drumming.
facets of playing. Topics include rudiments, the details of
NEW! Book & MP3 CD (20156US)
sweeping motions, tap sounds, and grooves.
NEW! Book & DVD (20134US) Danny Seraphine:
Conversations in Clave The Art of Jazz
The Ultimate Technical Study Rock Drumming
of Four-Way Independence in Classic Fills & Grooves by
Afro-Cuban Rhythms the Man Who Created Them
By Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez As a founding member of the
This detailed and methodical rock band Chicago, Danny
approach will develop four-limb Seraphine has pioneered the
coordination and expand rhythmic jazz rock drumming style.
vocabulary. Understanding the NEW! 2 DVDs (93-DV10000401)
clave and the relationship between
eighth-notes/triplets will aid in mastering the multiple and Dave Weckl: Back to Basics
complex rhythms. The DVD includes a preview, drum solo, An Encyclopedia of Drumming Techniques
a photo gallery, and more!
Topics include hand and foot technique, practice routines,
Book & CD (0444B) and drum kit set-up and approach. An excellent overview
DVD (907096) of drum skills for any level drummer. DVD special features
include bonus video performances featuring Dave and
The Coordination Code Walfredo Reyes Sr. and performances by Steve Smith and
By Karl Sloman, Chad Smith.
foreword by Dom Famularo Book & CD (MMBK0013CD)
Uses a unique system of DVD (904909)
notation to teach your body to
achieve complete coordination Dave Weckl: Contemporary Drummer + One
when performing two or more An incredible audio/book/charts package which features
movements at one time. This an all-star band including Dave, Chick Corea, Michael
book will also build confidence, Brecker, John Patitucci, and Steve Lukather. A studio
enhance your creativity, and chart is included for each of the nine songs, plus a
increase your strength on both sides of your body. An detailed book in which Dave describes his grooves and
MP3 CD with recorded examples is included, and the fills, and his analysis of each chart.
enclosed poster is a useful reference.
Book, CD & Charts (MMBK0022CD)
NEW! Book, Poster & Enhanced CD (38885)
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Dave Weckl: The Next Step Drum Solos and Fill-Ins for the
Dave concentrates on time playing, constructing a Progressive Drummer
groove, beat displacement, cymbal technique, phrasing, By Ted Reed
creating a drum part, playing in odd times, and soloing.
DVD special features include video performances Featuring exercises that can be played in practice and in
featuring Dave and Walfredo Reyes Sr., and performances actual performances, the book contains 4-, 8-, and 16-
by Steve Smith and Chad Smith. bar solos plus fill-ins from several top drummers. Book
2 features solos and fills inspired by one of the world’s
DVD (904910) greatest drummers—Buddy Rich.
Dennis Chambers: In the Pocket Book 1 (17309)
Provides insight into this extraordinary drummer, both as Book 2 (17310)
a soloist and in inspired performances with former band
members John Scofield (guitar), Gary Grainger (bass), and
Drum Tuning: Sound
Jim Beard (keyboards). Dennis shows what it means to play and Design ... Simplified
“in the pocket” using classic P-Funk grooves and more. By Bob Gatzen
DVD (904156) This comprehensive and practical
approach to drum tuning is simple,
Dennis Chambers: Serious Moves straightforward and effective for
Dennis is one of the funkiest, most electrifying drummers all styles and levels. With this DVD,
in today’s music. On this DVD, in performance with a great you’ll get the sound from the
band and solo, he displays his virtuosity and creativity. instrument you’ve been looking for.
Several bass and drum grooves are isolated and taught.
DVD (904822)
Dennis also discusses and demonstrates various soloing
ideas and utilizes them in a phenomenal open solo. The Drummer’s Complete
DVD (908082)
Vocabulary As Taught by
Alan Dawson
Double Bass Drumming The drumming of Alan Dawson,
By Joe Franco by John Ramsay
Joe Franco shares his incredible This set was put together by
technique, featuring the first John Ramsay, a prominent
practical approach to playing drummer in his own right and a
double bass drums. Joe former student of Alan Dawson’s.
demonstrates fills, rolls, beats, It contains all the important techniques and concepts
and exercises to help develop that Dawson embraced in his playing and subsequently
independence and control. taught to his students. The CDs include re-mastered
audio examples from lessons taught by Dawson.
DVD (908109)
Book & 2 CDs (0123B)
Book (EL03835)
Drums for the
The Drum Set Crash Course Absolute Beginner
Absolutely Everything You Need
By Russ Miller
to Know to Start Playing Now!
The essential foundation and grooves that will prepare the
By Pete Sweeney
drummer for a variety of musical situations encountered
The music lover who has never
on the average professional gig. Covers everything from
sat behind a drum will be playing
developing two-limb independence to advanced four-limb
immediately, learning everything
independence, as well as mastering over 18 styles of music.
from how to buy a drumset, hold
DVD (904497) the sticks and make a good
Book & CD (PERC9611CD) stroke, to playing basic beats and fills on the drumset.
Book & DVD (22615)
The Drum Set Crash Course, Tuning Edition Book & CD (20408)
The Ultimate How-To of Drum Set Tuning, Maintenance,
Book (20407)
and Setup
DVD (22614)
By Russ Miller
Special features include a live performance from the Russ
Miller Band and a live audio track with Jennifer Love Hewitt.
DVD (905858)

DRUMSET
Drumset 101 Drumset Independence

A Contemporary Approach & Syncopation
to Playing the Drums
A Unique Method That
By Dave Black and Integrates Independent
Steve Houghton Coordination and the Use
Starting with the very basics, of Syncopated Rhythms
you get playing right away. Every By Dave Black
lesson in the book is explained
and performed on the DVD. It’s Explores the most common
like taking a class in the privacy syncopated rhythms found in jazz
of your own home. and improves coordinated independence and reading
skills. Includes sections on snare drum and bass drum
Book & DVD (31428) independence, drum fills in context, section and ensemble
Book & CD (27922) figures, 1-, 2- and 4-bar ensemble figures, and ensemble
DVD (31427) “shout chorus” solos.
Book (17317)
Drumset Duets
By Dom Famularo and Drumset Method
Stéphane Chamberland Complete
Containing 100 different two- By Pete Sweeney
bar duets, the book is great for
This book covers everything from
teachers using it with students,
beginning concepts to advanced
and for friends wanting to play
techniques. Whether you are
together. The accompanying MP3
just starting to learn or looking to
disc contains both the A and B
improve your playing, this is the
grooves recorded individually,
only book you will ever need.
so you can practice along with either part, as well as a
recording of both grooves together. Book & CD (36171)
NEW! Book & CD-ROM (37129) Drumset Reading
A Practical Method to Develop the Skills Necessary
Drumset for Reading with Big Bands and Combos
Essentials By Ron FinkBook (124)
By Peter Erskine
World-famous drummer and The Drumset Soloist
educator Peter Erskine takes Designed to Build the Vocabulary
you step-by-step through and Confidence
fundamental concepts,
of the Drumset Soloist
techniques, and exercises that will
greatly improve your drumming. By Steve Houghton
Complete DVD (23879) Techniques such as trading, playing
over vamps, and playing over
Volume 1 Book & CD (20622)
kicks (or figures) are examined,
Volume 2 Book & CD (20801) demonstrated, and made available in
Volume 3 Book & CD (21464) a CD play-along format.
Book & CD (EL9602CD)
Drumset for Beginners The Drumset Style
The Drummers’ Guide to
Teaching and Learning the
Resource
Drumset A Comprehensive Guide to
Exploring New Techniques and
By Paul Hose and Jim Farey
Styles from Hip-Hop to Jazz
Guides students through all the
By Pete Sweeney
styles that are the cornerstone
of any drummer’s technique, Discover secrets for developing good
offering supplementary hand control, learn about important
materials that point the student towards further study players, work on reading skills, and
upon mastering the basics. The included play-along play essential grooves in many different styles. The included
tracks are excellent as goal and progress indicators for CD clearly demonstrates the musical examples in the book.
students and teachers. NEW! Book & CD (39301)
NEW! Book & MP3 CD (20091UK)
8 Available on the Available in the

Drumstick Control The Encyclopedia

A Realistic Approach to of Groove
Snare Drum Technique By Bobby Rock
Applied to Drumset
Groovin’—a fancy way of saying
By Jeff Moore keeping time, is the drummer’s
This comprehensive technical primary function. No matter how
method is organized in a realistic, or what you play, groovin’ should
step-by-step process that be of the utmost importance.
focuses on developing stick Bobby Rock shows you practical
proficiency through an independent, “hands-separate” examples of components, fills, riffs, and more.
approach. The exercises included represent a thorough Book & CD (EL03821CD)
rudimental manual with practical drumset application.
Book & CD (32037) EpiK DrumS EDU
By Ken Scott (Featuring Terry
Eighth-Note Bozzio, Billy Cobham, Rod
Rock and Beyond Morgenstein, Bob Siebenberg,
By Glenn Ceglia with and Woody Woodmansey)
Dom Famularo The best tool for anyone interested
This exercise book for beginning in learning how to record and mix
drummers contains popular rock real drum kits. Learn from legendary
beats that are broken down into engineer/producer Ken Scott, who
clear and easy variations of eighth has worked with The Beatles, David
and sixteenth notes. The 145 Bowie, Elton John, and many other top artists. Contains
exercises, created by renowned drummers Glenn Ceglia grooves played by 5 iconic drummers: Terry Bozzio, Billy
and Dom Famularo, guide players with comprehensive Cobham, Rod Morgenstein, Bob Siebenberg, and Woody
notation that specifies the counts for each measure Woodmansey. Every groove is provided as a full multitrack
and an MP3 CD of demonstration and play-along tracks. session for both ProTools and Logic.
The book encourages use of the Moeller and free NEW! 2 DVDs (37502)
stroke techniques.
Book & CD (29962) Essential Drum Fills
By Peter Erskine
Elementary Rock Includes over 500 drum fills in a
and Roll Drumming variety of styles and ensembles,
A Basic Step-by-Step Method as well as multiple examples,
and Study for the Younger Player transcriptions and drum charts.
A CD with demonstrations,
By Roy Burns and
play-alongs, and music pdf files
Howard Halpern is also included.
Including hand and foot
independence studies, rock and Book & CD (30291)
roll beats, and fill-in studies.
Book (HAB00111)
Essential Drum Lessons

Elements with the Greats
A Comprehensive Guide Dave Weckl, Neil Peart, Peter
to Improving Your Erskine, Tim Alexander, Steve
Drumset Vocabulary Smith, Gregg Bissonette, Kenny
By John Favicchia Aronoff, Mike Portnoy
This system is designed to By John Xepoleas
improve your drumming These dynamic players reveal
vocabulary and improvisational their secrets to soloing, playing
skills. It begins with the basic fills, odd-time playing, warm-ups, double-bass grooves,
elements—one-beat variations of basic sixteenth note polyrhythms, and more. The included CDs feature
and triplet rhythms—then builds from there. The CD performances by the drummers themselves.
includes examples and play-along charts.
NEW! Book & 2 CDs (35141)
Book & CD (37007)
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Essential Styles for the The Funky Beat

Drummer and Bassist By David Garibaldi
A Cross Section of Styles As David focuses on combining funk
Played by Today’s Top Artists and jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms
By Steve Houghton and to extend his own innovative style.
Tom Warrington By dissecting his grooves and
musical choices for each song on
An innovative package that
the CD, David demonstrates how
teaches 50 essential grooves
from today’s jazz and popular to develop musical skills and how
styles. Includes written-out charts of each selection and to create a signature sound.
performance tips. All of the grooves have been recorded Book & 2 CDs (MMBK0066CD)
with a split channel, so either instrument may be dialed out.
Book 1 & CD (4300)
Book 2 & CD (4302) Future Sounds
A Book of Contemporary
Extreme Interdependence Drumset Concepts
Drumming Beyond Independence
By David Garibaldi
By Marco Minnemann, written in
The secrets of David Garibaldi’s
collaboration with Rick Gratton
groundbreaking funk/jazz
This method will dramatically fusion drumming techniques are
increase independence and presented in this innovative book
coordination skills and help and CD. No matter what style you
develop facility on the drumset. play, you’ll learn to incorporate his
Included are patterns, melodies for contemporary linear styles into your playing and develop
two limbs, extreme hi-hat and flam your own unique drumset vocabulary.
techniques, and more.
Book & CD (16921)
Book & CD (0560B)
Book (8967)
Gannin Arnold: 5 World

Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban
Class Drummers
Grooves for Bass and Drums Featuring Taylor Hawkins, Jimmy
By Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen
Chamberlain, Simon Phillips,
Designed for drummers and bass players to learn Terry Bozzio, and Gary Novak
Afro-Cuban rhythms and their application to funk, rock,
This unique, entertaining, and
and jazz. Topics covered include clave and tumbao,
educational 2 DVD set features
songo, guaguanco, Afro-Cuban 6/8, cha-cha-cha,
5 world class drummers, along
and mozambique.
with Billy Mohler on Guitar/Bass
DVD (28037) and Tim Landers on Bass. Also includes interviews by
Book & CD (MMBK0004CD) the drummers and 19 amazing band performances.
NEW! 2 DVDs (DV10027001)
The Funkmasters:
The Great James Gene Krupa
Brown Rhythm Drum Method
This method features transcriptions
Sections 1960-1973 from the video Gene Krupa: Jazz
For Guitar, Bass and Drums Legend. The first section of the
The music of James Brown book presents Krupa’s drum
analyzed by Allan “Dr. Licks” method which combines individual
Slutsky and Chuck Silverman snare drum techniques with basic
Twenty-three James Brown classics have been drumset applications. The second
transcribed, broken down into individual lessons, and section contains transcriptions of Krupa’s performances
meticulously recreated. Featuring legendary grooves from the video.
from the guitarists, bassists, and drummers who ignited Book (EL03967)
the Godfather of Soul.
Book & 2 CDs (MMBK0061CD)

Gene Krupa: Jazz How to Play

Legend (1909-1973) Rock ‘n’ Roll Drums
Gene Krupa made the drums a By Ed Hughes and
solo instrument and remains one Willard A. Palmer
of the most famous drummers Beats, breaks, fills—basic
in history. The music and to spectacular. Prepares the
contributions of Krupa are brought drummer to play with a rock
into focus with rare footage from band. Great for beginners,
the 1940s and still photographs. teachers, and professionals.
Featured is an interview with Krupa, commentary from Louie Book (130)
Bellson and narration by Steve Allen. Bonus features include
six never-before-seen performances and eight additional Introduction to
audio tracks featuring Gene’s brilliant performances.
the Drum Set
DVD (906354)
Designed for the Beginner
Gordon Goodwin’s Big By Charles Perry
Phat Band Play-Along A functional book for beginners,
designed to develop drumset
Series: Drums technique and the corresponding
By Gordon Goodwin and elements of jazz drumming.
Bernie Dresel Book 1 (HAB00020)
Titles: Swingin’ for the Fences •
La Almeja Pequena • Hunting It’s Your Move
Wabbits • Whodunnit? • Count Motions and Emotions
Bubbas Revenge • Get in Line • By Dom Famularo
Horn of Puente • The Jazz Police • High Maintenance • Gathers questions that have
Cut ‘n Run. been asked of Dom Famularo
Book & CD (25256) during his private teaching career
for 30+ years. The included
Groove Facility exercises are vignettes to spark
By Rob Hirons and fun and creativity. This book is for
Dom Famularo your hands and feet, on the drum
pad and the drumset.
By using one-beat components
arranged in different orders, Book (0568B)
this book will have you playing
modern-sounding grooves right Jim Chapin:
away. The included CD features Speed, Power,
22 video clips that clearly show
the motions and groove concepts
Control, Endurance
taught in the book, along with four original play-along Many of the world’s great
tracks designed for applying your new grooves. drummers credit their skills in part
to Jim’s teaching and his books,
NEW! Book & CD (39094)
Advanced Techniques for the
The Hi-Hat Foot Modern Drummer, Volumes 1 and
2. This DVD will continue to help
Contemporary Drumming drummers of all styles and levels
Essentials, Volume 1 achieve more speed, power, control, and endurance.
By Garey Williams DVD (32690)
This book and CD set will help
you gain a musical approach to John JR Robinson:
four-limb grooves. It contains
exercises to develop the five most
The Time Machine
important left-foot hi-hat patterns JR’s concept of time, feel, groove,
in contemporary rock, R&B, and style has earned him the title
country, and pop grooves. There of “The Time Machine.” These
are also extensive practice guidelines, including a practice elements are explained in detail,
chart and a discussion of pedal technique. as well as aspects of tuning,
miking, technique, and playing
NEW! Book & MP3 CD (39418) with a click track.
NEW! 2 DVDs (93-DV10014401)
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DRUMSET
John Riley’s Linear Time Playing

The Master Drummer Funk & Fusion Grooves
How to Practice, Play, for the Modern Styles
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At the Edge of Time Music of the Masters:

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For 4 Players
By Sandy Feldstein For six players with vibraphone
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For four players. These easy, optional), electric bass, and
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beginning percussion ensemble
indication is “Rock, world music”
are written so the student can see
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how the other players’ parts blend
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Book (Elementary) (PERC9606)
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Simple Steps to Percussion Ensemble Jeremy Clark’s arrangement of
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Score & Parts (Meduim-Difficult) (34456)
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African Welcome Piece For Keyboard
For Percussion Ensemble and Optional Chorus Percussion Quartet
By Michael Udow / ed. Fred Wickstrom By Anthony Di Sanza
Score & Parts (82-32816) Score & Parts (Medium Easy)
(25645)
Cataphonics for Percussion

For 10 Players
By Lawrence Weiner Nola
Score & Parts (82-34947) For Marimba Ensemble with Xylophone Solo (5 Players)
By Felix Arndt Parts (4) (FXSF600)
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Clapping Music Peter Gunn

Variations For 8 Players
For Percussion Ensemble By Henry Mancini / arr. Phil Faini
(For 12 Players) Percussion Ensemble & CD
By Glenn Kotche (Intermediate) (1471PPCXCD)
and Steve Reich
A fantastic multiple percussion Scherzo for Percussion
For 3 Players
piece for 12 players, inspired by
By Saul Goodman
Steve Reich’s 1972 duet for hand-
clapping, “Clapping Music.” Score & Parts (Intermediate) (88781X)
Score & Parts (30247) Stew for Three
For 3 Players
By Wally Barnett
Opening Fast Score & Parts (Elementary) (0120B)
By Paul Smith
Loud, fast, and exciting, this short Suite for Percussion
opening number will certainly For 4 Players
grab the audience’s attention. By Acton Ostling
Even with its easy notation, Score & Parts (Intermediate) (PERC9619)
students at varying levels can very
well perform this composition. Toccata
Score & Parts (Medium Easy) For 6 Players
(34460) By Carlos Chávez
Score & Parts (Intermediate Plus) (88801X)
4/4 for Four Triptych
For 4 Players
For Percussion Quartet
By Anthony J. Cirone By Anthony J. Cirone
Score & Parts (Intermediate Plus) (ENS00232) Score & Parts (Advanced) (ENS00230)
Celestial Welcome
By Kristen Shiner McGuire
Score & Parts (Medium Difficult) (25972)
Dimensions III Percussion

For 4 Players Performance Series
By Elliot Del Borgo
Score & Parts (Intermediate) (PERC00068) Assimilation
For Percussion Sextet
Japanese Impressions By Anthony J. Cirone
For Percussion Quintet Score & Parts (Intermediate) (ENS00234)
Score & Parts (Intermediate Plus) (0113B) Fascinating Rhythm
For 5 Players
Latin Fantasy By George Gershwin / arr. Sandy Feldstein
For 6 Players Score & Parts (Intermediate) (PERC00066)
By John H. Beck
Score & Parts (Intermediate) (PERC00056) New York, New York, Theme from
For 10 Players
Overture in Percussion By John Kander / arr. Phil Faini
For Percussion Quintet Score & Parts (Intermediate Plus) (T0450TPC)
Score & Parts (Intermediate Plus) (ENS00233) Variations on a Rhythmic Theme
For 6-8 Players
Percussive Counterpoint By Acton Ostling
For 5 Players
By Alan Keown Score & Parts (Intermediate Plus) (FDENS00022)
Score & Parts (Elementary) (PE1)
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Marimba, 1 Vibraphone, Claves, Maracas, Bongo
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For Percussion Septet and Optional Bass Guitar
Music by Green Day / arr. Jeff Moore
English Suite (7 movements) Score & Parts (Medium-Difficult) (30529)
By William Kraft / ed. Joel Leach Intermediate Level
(HAA440012)
Multiple Percussion Solos

Six Percussion Solos Designed to Introduce the
Drummer to Multiple Percussion Playing
By Roy Burns and Sandy Feldstein
Intermediate Level (HAB00095)
Advanced Level (HAB00096)
Music for Multi-Percussion: A World View

By James Campbell and Julie Hill
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Portraits for Multiple Percussion Caravan

50 Solos for Multiple Percussion Setup Based on the For Percussion Nonet with Optional Bass Guitar
Rhythms of Portraits in Rhythm By Irving Mills, Duke Ellington, and Juan Tizol / arr. Jeff
By Anthony J. Cirone Moore
Advanced Level (PERC9607) This arrangement sets the familiar Caravan melody
in different styles, including rock, soca, and bebop.
Solo Expressions for the All of the keyboard percussionists are featured, as
Beginning Percussionist well as breaks to showcase the drumset and auxiliary
By James Campbell percussion performers.
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The King of Pop Alfred’s pop Percussion EnsembleS

Medley continued
By Michael Jackson /
arr. Jeff Moore
This arrangement can be
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ensemble, with optional By Dave Brubeck / arr. Jeff Moore
bass guitar for extra support. Score & Parts (Intermediate / Advanced) (32644)
Includes parts for orchestra
bells, xylophone, marimbas 1
and 2, vibraphone, bass guitar,
Double Trouble (from Harry Potter and
and drumset. Titles: Bad • the Prisoner of Azkaban)
Smooth Criminal • The Way By John Williams / arr. Jeremy Clark
You Make Me Feel. Score & Parts (Medium Difficult) (25824)
Parts (34009)
Fascinating Rhythm
For Percussion Septet with Optional Bass Guitar
By George Gershwin / arr. Jeff Moore
Score & Parts (Intermediate / Advanced) (32642)
Led Zeppelin Medley
For Percussion Septet and Fool in the Rain
Bass Guitar For Percussion Septet with Optional Bass Guitar
Arr. Jeff Moore By Led Zeppelin / arr. Jeff Moore
The ensemble parts have Score & Parts (Intermediate / Advanced) (32643)
been arranged to capture the
essence of these iconic songs
and to provide the drummer
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with a realistic setting to For 6-10 Players
perform these classic drum Words and music by Steve Winwood / arr. Rick
parts. Titles: Black Dog • Mattingly
D’yer Mak’er • Rock and Roll • Score & Parts (Medium) (34457)
Stairway to Heaven •
Good Times, Bad Times • and Holiday Favorites
Kashmir.
For Percussion Ensemble and Optional Bass Guitar
NEW! Score & Parts (37483) (For 9-12 Players)
Arr. Jeff Moore
Score & Parts (Medium Difficult) (34458)
Michael Jackson Tribute Medley

Beat It / Billie Jean / Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ /
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
The Pink Panther Arr. Jeff Moore
Medley (Inspector Score & Parts (Medium Easy) (34003)
Clouseau and The Pink
Panther Theme) Sex and the City (Main Theme)
For Percussion Octet For 5-10 Players
and Bass Guitar By Douglas Cuomo / arr. Rick Mattingly
By Henry Mancini / arr. Kirk Score & Parts (Medium) (32645)
Gay
A medley of two memorable
tunes from The Pink Panther
motion picture series by the
film and television composer
Henry Mancini. Showcases
Mancini’s clever, jazzy themes
and musical comic wit.
NEW! Score & Parts (39029)
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Cheeseburger in Paradise The Lion Sleeps Tonight

By Jimmy Buffett / arr. Jeff Moore Arr. Lisa Rogers
Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) Loco Man

Words and music by William Attaway and Irving Burgie Words and music by Harry Shearer / arr. Jeff Moore
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Margaritaville
Dreaming with a Broken Heart By Jimmy Buffett / arr. Kirk Gay
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Flag Woman Score & Parts (39361)
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The Flamingo
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Forget You
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Volcano
I Can See Clearly Now Words and music by Jimmy Buffett, Keith Sykes,
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I’m Yours Walkin’ on the Sun

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Jamaica Farewell
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Boomwhackers & Orff percussion
Boomwhackers ® D.R.U.M.: Discipline,

The Boom Boom! Series Respect, and Unity
Includes teaching suggestions, reproducible visuals, Through Music
and a cool play-along CD with full performance & By Jim Solomon
accompaniment tracks. Useful for general music
classes and special groups,
Boom Boom! Boomwhackers® this book
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Arr. Gayle Giese unlimited potential!
Titles: I Don’t Need Anything but You (Annie) •
Big Spender (Sweet Charity) • Aquarius (Hair) • Kids! Book (Elementary/Middle School) (BMR08009)
(Bye, Bye Birdie) • Day by Day (Godspell) • If I Were a
Rich Man (Fiddler on the Roof) • Let the Sunshine
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A Collection of Pieces
Boom Boom! Classics! for Children’s Voices &
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Titles: Turkish March • Hungarian Dance No. 5 • An exciting new resource for
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Titles: The Chicken Dance • The Ghost of Tom •
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Let’s Have a Musical
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Christine Stevens
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Treasures from Orff Instrument Source Book

the Orff Attic By Elizabeth Nichols
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In Middle School Music Class for the Classroom
By Marilyn Copeland Davidson By Doug Goodkin
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Hands On Safari
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A Rockin’ Rhythmic Romp By Konnie Saliba
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Hang On to the Big Balloon Sound Ideas

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It’s Orff Showtime!
Songs, Dances, Chants, and Orff Accompaniments Spice It Up
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I’ve Got to Play!
Eight Pieces for Orff Ensemble Swingin’ on the Bars
By Tim Brophy A Collection of Jazz Standard Tunes Arranged for Orff
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and B-Flat Instruments, Percussion, Voice
Mi-Re-Do: The Game Show By Ronald Carter and Glenda Cosenza
Who Wants to Be a Music Wiz? Book (BMR08021)
Music composed and arr. Robert de Frece,
script by Sue Harvie Tops in Pops
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(Elementary) (BMR06005) By Marilyn Copeland Davidson
Book (Elementary) (BMR08004)
Name Games
Activities for Rhythmic Development World Beat Fun
By Doug Goodkin Multicultural and Contemporary
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The Complete Fundamental Method

Timpani Method for Timpani
Basic Theory • Technique • By Mitchell Peters
Intonation • Timpani Repertoire This book teaches the basics
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By Alfred Friese and and musical way with numerous
Alexander Lepak sticking, tuning, and ear training
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World Percussion From Bob Evans
Authentic Bongo
Rhythms (Revised)
Afro-Latin A Complete Study: Contains
Rhythm Dictionary Illustrations Showing the
A Complete Dictionary for All Musicians Current Method of Playing
By Thomas A. Brown the Bongo Drums and All
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Handy Guide (2427)
Authentic Conga
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Afro-Brazilian Percussion Guide A Complete Study: Contains
Illustrations Showing the
By Kirk Brundage
Current Method of Playing
Book 1: Introduction the Conga Drums and All
A succinct yet comprehensive overview of the primary the Latin Rhythms
styles, providing historical context of the music and practical Book (HAB00012A)
information on playing the rhythms.
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Book 2: Carnaval
Take a look at the exciting rhythms of modern Carnaval.
This book provides history, background information on the
groups, and practical information on playing the rhythms.
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Book 3: Candomblé
This book offers a special and intimate glimpse into the
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Drum Circle: A Guide

to World Percussion
By Chalo Eduardo
An Introduction to Hand Percussion, and Frank Kumor
Vol. 1: Congas This unique guide to world percussion features
Featuring Wilson “Chembo” Corniel descriptions and performance techniques for 28
different instruments, plus exercises, traditional
Learn to assemble three types of conga stands, how to tune
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Adventures in Play Cajon Now

Rhythm, Vol. 1: Includes Band Performance with
Richie on His Hybrid Cajon Kit!
Close-Up on Congas Learn to play the cajon and make
Includes practice lessons and a it sound like a drumset as you
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drumming; instruments of the Techniques and Compositions
hand drumming ensemble; for Ensemble Performance,
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Book & CD (20869) drumming ensemble written
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From Giovanni Hidalgo
Conga Masters: Giovanni Hidalgo:

Changuito and In the Tradition
Giovanni Duets On this masterful program,
Giovanni Hidalgo and José Luis Giovanni introduces basic sounds,
Quintana “Changuito” tuning and technique, patterns of
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For the first time on DVD, danzón and multi-percussion
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duets (or duels), featuring some
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DVD (English & Spanish) (25438) Traveling Through Time
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Conga Virtuoso Features two of the greatest Latin
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It includes advanced techniques, behind their performance of each
rudiments and exercises, and piece in detail, giving you insight
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Ultimate Beginner Series: Ultimate Beginner Series: Have Fun Playing

Have Fun Playing Hand Drums Hand Drums — Bongos
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CD for Beginning Hand Drummers of All Ages creative approach to playing immediately. In Step One,
By Ben James Brad Dutz covers how to develop a good sense of the beat,
how to produce drum tones, and how to play a rhythm.
Subjects covered include hearing the beat, listening Step Two presents in-depth instructions on the proper
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rhythms, and The Drum Walk (to help build complete This program also includes authentic rhythmic patterns
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From Kalani
All About Together in Rhythm

Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now! A Facilitator’s Guide to Drum Circle Music
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West African Drum & Dance
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The Amazing Jamnasium The rhythms and dances of Guinea, West Africa spring
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Recorders in Rhythm—Caribbean
A Spicy Blend for the Latin Percussion Ensemble
Introduces students to percussion instruments and rhythms
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tunes encompass a range of popular styles that offer various
challenges and learning opportunities. The audio and video
CD included features multiple play-along tracks and video
examples to support both learning and performance.
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Hand Drums for Beginners

An Easy Beginning Method
By John Marshall
Learn to play rhythms from all over
the world on the djembe, conga,
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and riq. You’ll learn about Nigerian
Frekoba, West-African Djoli, the
Latin clave and samba, Moroccan Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along
These books and CDs give the drummer, percussionist,
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and much more! contemporary Afro-Cuban music in a big band setting.
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The How-To of Udu From Ed Uribe

Brian Melick
Presented in a user-friendly manner, this DVD covers a
variety of drums and techniques such as developing basic
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or drawing sound out of the drum, producing quick and slow
vibrato, among others. Also includes a section on internal
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different pitches (soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone).
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Beginning Steel Drum

By Othello Molineaux The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion
Perfect for individual study or classroom use, this & Drum Set
method comes complete with an accompaniment CD Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano,
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rhythms, and song styles of Afro-Cuban music, along with
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Getting in the Groove many rhythm styles.
Drumming in the Classroom Book & 2 CDs (PERC9620CD)
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This curriculum covers drumming across the globe, The Essence of Brazilian Percussion
from West African to Taiko styles. All rhythms and & Drum Set
examples are on the CD for easy teaching. Addresses A study of the language of Brazilian rhythms and song
all types of learning styles and aligns with current styles. Part I deals exclusively with Brazilian percussion
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for Music Education. Reproducible worksheets, quizzes, rhythms, song styles, techniques, and applications. Part II
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From Ted Reed
Latin Rhythms for Drums and Timbales Progressive Steps

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simple substitutions.
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Drum Atlas: Africa Billy Martin: Riddim—Claves

By John Marshall of African Origin
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Drum Atlas: India With Jim Greiner
By Sunny Jain DVD (30-LPV115D)
Learn how the traditional rhythms of the tabla,
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