Drum & Percussion Catalogue

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Glenn Kotche photo by Sham Hinchey

Percussion

HIGHLIGHTS

Drumset

Keyboard Percussion

Timpani

World Percussion


TABLE OF CONTENTS Find Your Groove: DRUMS

Drumset Methods Beginning...........................................................3 Supplemental.....................................................5 Drumset Methods by Style Rock, Pop, Country, & Blues............................ 11 Jazz..................................................................13 Funk.................................................................14 African, Latin, & World......................................16 Drumset Collections & DVDs Play-Alongs......................................................17 Personality Methods & Transcriptions.............. 18 Misc. Methods, DVDs, & Resources................ 24 Concert & Performance DVDs......................... 25 Collections, Duets, & Solos..............................26 Snare Drum Methods, Supplemental, & Technique.............. 26 Collections........................................................30 Duets................................................................31 Solos................................................................31

PERCUSSION

Keyboard Percussion Methods, Supplemental, & Technique.............. 32 Collections........................................................33 Solos................................................................34 Duets & Trios....................................................35 Percussion Ensembles Keyboard Percussion Ensembles.................... 36 Ensemble Collections & Multiple Percussion... 37 Percussion Ensembles.....................................38 Steel Drum Ensembles.....................................38 Timpani Methods, Supplemental, & Technique.............. 39 Collections........................................................39 Solos................................................................40 World Percussion Methods, DVDs, & Resources.......................... 40 Miscellaneous Educational Books, DVDs, & Manuals............. 44 Percussion in the Classroom............................ 47

Dear Drummer/Percussionist: As a global leader in educational publishing, Alfred Music is proud to present our new percussion highlights catalog. Throughout the catalog you will find a wide range of publications for every grade level, style, and genre. When you choose one of our percussion books, solos, or DVDs, you are purchasing a top-quality publication that will offer years of performance and teaching enjoyment. Our outstanding roster of authors and composers reads like a Who’s Who of the percussion world. This catalog contains an excellent selection of the most widely used instructional methods, performance collections, and DVDs for snare drum, drumset, marching/corps-style percussion, timpani, mallets, and accessory percussion instruments. Each publication has been carefully selected based on its appropriateness for private study, teaching, performance, reference, and viewing. Whether you enjoy playing jazz, rock, classical, world music, or are just beginning to play an instrument, we’ve got something for you! For a complete listing of all our percussion publications, please visit our website at alfred.com/drums. We at Alfred Music would like to thank you for taking the time to review our vast catalog of percussion publications, and hope you’ll find them to be an enjoyable experience in your pursuit of musical excellence! Sincerely, Cover Photo: Glenn Kotche Dave Black Vice President Editor-in-Chief and Percussion Editor School and Church Publications

Over the past 18 years, Glenn’s eclectic performances and original compositions have explored the creative use of rhythm and space through various projects. glennkotche.com


DRUMSET METHODS Beginning Alfred’s Beginning Drumset Method By Dave Black and Sandy Feldstein

A practical approach to playing the drumset. Students start their first lesson by actually playing a beat! The book and disc are divided into two sections: Rock and Jazz. Students will learn how the hi-hat, ride cymbal, snare, and bass drum are used in each style. Book & DVD in Hard Case | $52.00 | 23200 Book & CD | $40.00 | 16926 Book | $10.00 | 8965 DVD | $40.00 | 23199 CD | $22.00 | 16925

Alfred’s Kid’s Drumset Course The Easiest Drumset Method Ever! By Dave Black and Steve Houghton

Alfred’s Kid’s Drumset Course is a fun method that allows you to play songs on the drumset right away. The book provides drum models, coordination and drum fill exercises, rudiments, and performance tips. Book & DVD | $40.00 | 31485 Book & CD | $32.00 | 24406 DVD | $30.00 | 31484

The Complete Drumset Method from Pete Sweeney

Alfred’s Teach Yourself to Play Drums

Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now! By Patrick Wilson

A comprehensive guide for mastering the drumset. Loaded with descriptions and photos of important techniques, tons of solos and examples to play, effective practice tips for good musical development, and progressive skill-building exercises.

Learn to play the drums and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Upon completion of this book, you will be able to play in a band and read standard drum music.

Beginning Drumset

Mastering Drumset

Book & CD | $40.00 | 22674

Book & CD | $40.00 | 22680

NEW! Book, CD, & DVD (2nd Edition) | $40.00 | 40951

Book & CD | $40.00 | 22677

Intermediate Drumset

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DRUMSET METHODS DiY (Do it Yourself) Drumset

Learn to Play Anywhere & Anytime By Rich Lackowski This clear and easy-to-follow approach is your blueprint to playing right away. The included media is available to stream or download to give you the ability to watch video lessons, hear examples, and play along anywhere you have a computer or mobile device and a set of drums. No prior musical knowledge is needed. NEW! Book & Streaming Video | $20.00 | 42551

Drums for the Absolute Beginner

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now! By Pete Sweeney Book & DVD | $50.00 | 22615 Book & CD | $35.00 | 20408 Book | $15.00 | 20407 DVD | $40.00 | 22614

Drumset 101

A Contemporary Approach to Playing the Drums By Dave Black and Steve Houghton Book & DVD | $40.00 | 31428 Book & CD | $32.00 | 27922 DVD | $30.00 | 31427

Drumset for Beginners

The Drummers’ Guide to Teaching and Learning the Drumset By Paul Hose and Jim Farey Book & MP3 CD | $40.00 | 20091UK

Eighth-Note Rock and Beyond By Glenn Ceglia with Dom Famularo

This exercise book for beginning drummers contains popular rock beats that are broken down into clear and easy variations of eighth and sixteenth notes. The book encourages use of the Moeller and free-stroke techniques. Book & CD | $30.00 | 29962

Realistic Rock for Kids (My 1st Rock & Roll Drum Method) Drum Beats Made Simple! By Carmine Appice

Drumming legend Carmine Appice shows kids how to play rock ‘n’ roll drums the quick and easy way. The book teaches basics such as note reading, holding the sticks, simple hand/foot coordination exercises, and more. Book, 2 CDs, & DVD | $56.00 | 39312 Book & 2 CDs | $32.00 | 0663B DVD | $30.00 | 34266

Take Control of Your Drum Technique Fundamental Drumstick Control

Drumstick Control

By Jeff Moore

By Jeff Moore Book & CD | $38.00 | 32037

A Beginning Approach to Snare Drum Technique

The book provides the fundamental stroke types and combinations popular and necessary for today’s contemporary drummer. It focuses on developing stick proficiency through an independent, “hands-separate” approach. NEW! Book & CD | $38.00 | 42257

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A Realistic Approach to Snare Drum Technique Applied to Drumset


DRUMSET METHODS The Ultimate Beginner Series

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Legendary instructors cut through all the red tape and confusing lingo to get you playing immediately. Step-by-step explanations and diagrams for every concept make this series a must-have for anyone learning to play.

Mega Pak: Blues Drum Basics

Drums Complete

By Tom Brechtlein Book, CD, & DVD | $50.00 | DVD4002

Sandy Gennaro, Tom Brechtlein, Mike Finkelstein, and Joe Testa Book & DVD in Hard Case | $60.00 | 31451

Blues Drums

With Tom Brechtlein DVD | $40.00 | 908078 Book & CD | $26.00 | UBSBK003CD

Rock Drums

Drum Basics (Revised Edition)

Rock Drums Basics

With Tom Brechtlein DVD | $40.00 | 908079

By Sandy Gennaro, Mike Finkelstein, and Joe Testa Book & CD | $26.00 | UBSBK001R Mega Pak Book, CD, & DVD | $50.00 | DVD4000R

By Tom Brechtlein, Mike Finkelstein, and Joe Testa Book & CD | $26.00 | UBSBK002CD Mega Pak Book, CD, & DVD | $50.00 | DVD4001

Supplemental

Care Kit COMPLETE

101 Breaks

Your Ultimate Guide to Breaks (Fill-Ins) By Assaf Kraus

This book was written with both beginner and advanced drummers in mind, and is meant to enhance the technical skills of the drummer through melodic breaks (fill-ins) and various drumming techniques. There are 101 breaks in this book in many different styles and time signatures. NEW! Book & CD | $30.00 | 98-9659210000

4-Way Coordination

A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set By Marvin Dahlgren and Elliot Fine Book | $30.00 | HAB00019

Advanced Concepts

A Comprehensive Method for Developing Technique, Contemporary Styles, and Rhythmical Concepts By Kim Plainfield Book, CD, & Charts | $62.00 | MMBK0011CD

Snare Drum

This care kit assembles everything you need to properly clean and maintain your snare drum in one quick and convenient package, featuring the best music-educator-approved cleaning products. Kit includes: polish cloth, 1 oz. Superslick Lug & Nut Lubricant, standard drum key, replacement snare cord (2), foam ear plugs, and Superslick drum hardware care cloth. Snare Drum Maintenance Kit | $28.00 | 99-1478524

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DRUMSET METHODS A Beat a Week

A Total Percussion Approach to Playing the Drumset By Glenn Kotche

Learn a total percussion approach to drumset through a variety of source material ranging from rock, jazz, classical, marching, world, and electronic percussion idioms. Each beat is broken down into step-by-step examples for deeper understanding and in-depth study. NEW! Book | $40.00 | 42256

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Method Books of Biblical Proportions from Zoro! The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming A Guided Tour Through the Musical Era That Birthed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop By Zoro and Daniel Glass Book & CD | $50.00 | 30555

The Commandments of R&B Drumming

A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Soul, Funk, & Hip-Hop DVD (Complete) | $40.00 | 903185 Play-Along Book & CD | $40.00 | 32444

The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle For Drumset

The first book dedicated exclusively to learning about and playing the half-time shuffle. Gain insight and wisdom from Zoro, one of the legendary artists of R&B drumming, and master the language of the triplet—the foundation of all shuffles. NEW! Book | $40.00 | 35137

Also Available The Big Gig

Big-Picture Thinking for Success

By Zoro with Amy Hammond Hagberg The first book that describes the inner workings of the highly competitive music industry as seen through the eyes of a world-renowned and highly successful musician. Book | $40.00 | 37750

The Coordination Code

The Ultimate Graphic Approach to Improving Your Drum Skills

By Karl Sloman Book, Poster, & Enhanced CD | $50.00 | 38885

Daily Drumset Workout

A Day-to-Day Guide to Better Drumming By Claus Hessler Book & MP3 CD | $50.00 | 20156US

Drum Backbeats Encyclopedia

Hundreds of Useful Backbeats for the Drumset By John Thomakos Book | $20.00 | 20401

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The Drum Master Key

A Compact Guide to Musical Expression By Florian Alexandru-Zorn

Florian has compiled a modular structured teaching system to create fluency in all musical genres. The chapters progress through dynamics, polyrhythms, and displacements to create a technically and musically satisfying daily workout. NEW! Book | $30.00 | 20219US

The Drum Set Crash Course By Russ Miller

Russ covers everything from developing 2-limb independence to advanced 4-limb independence. DVD | $60.00 | 904497 Book & CD | $50.00 | PERC9611CD


DRUMSET METHODS

Drummer’s Guide to Fills

The Encyclopedia of Groove

By Pete Sweeney

Bobby Rock “trims away the fat” and shows you practical examples of components, fills, riffs, and more.

Master the Art of Drum Fills

A step-by-step approach to playing fills of varying lengths. It explores different approaches to resolving fills and returning to the groove, and teaches fills in many styles. Book & CD | $40.00 | 30251

Drumset Reading

A Practical Method to Develop the Skills Necessary for Reading with Big Bands and Combos By Ron Fink Book | $30.00 | 124

The Drumset Style Resource

A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring New Techniques and Styles from Hip-Hop to Jazz By Pete Sweeney Book & CD | $40.00 | 39301

The Drumset Soloist

Designed to Build the Vocabulary and Confidence of the Drumset Soloist By Steve Houghton Book & CD | $54.00 | EL9602CD

By Bobby Rock

Book & CD | $54.00 | EL03821CD

Essential Drum Lessons with the Greats By John Xepoleas Book & 2 CDs | $54.00 | 35141

Essential Styles for the Drummer and Bassist

A Cross Section of Styles As Played by Today’s Top Artists By Steve Houghton and Tom Warrington

50 essential grooves from today’s jazz and popular styles. The books include written-out charts of each selection and performance tips for both drums and bass. All of the grooves have been recorded with a split channel, so either instrument may be dialed out. Book 1 & CD | $40.00 | 4300 Book 2 & CD | $40.00 | 4302

Extreme Interdependence

Drumming Beyond Independence

By Marco Minnemann, written in collaboration with Rick Gratton Book & CD | $56.00 | 0560B

Elements

A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Your Drumset Vocabulary By John Favicchia Book & CD | $40.00 | 37007

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DRUMSET METHODS The Hi-Hat Foot

Contemporary Drumming Essentials By Garey Williams

Designed for the high-level beginner to intermediate drummer, you will develop a whole library of great new grooves. Book & MP3 CD | $32.00 | 39418

It’s About Time

Designed to Help Drummers Understand, Control, and Improve Their Sense of Time By Fred Dinkins Book & 2 MP3 CDs | $50.00 | 0731B

It’s Your Move

Motions and Emotions By Dom Famularo

This book gathers questions that have been asked of Dom Famularo during his private teaching career for 30+ years. The included exercises are vignettes to spark fun and creativity. Book | $42.00 | 0568B

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Mastering the Tables of Time, Introducing the Standard Timetable A Comprehensive Drumset Method to Improve Your Groove, Coordination, Polyrhythmic, and Soloing Skills By David Stanoch

This groundbreaking book uniquely combines the foundations of rhythm and trapset drumming into a comprehensive method.

Odd Feelings

Open-Handed Playing

By Massimo Russo with Dom Famularo

This groundbreaking book offers a step-bystep approach for drummers of all styles to learn and apply the concept of open-handed playing on the modern drumset.

A Guide to Odd-Meter Drumset Grooves Using a simple, yet effective counting system, this method will provide a system for breaking down odd meters in a way that works for you, presented in grooves and exercises in 18 different time signatures. NEW! Book & CD | $34.00 | 40943

By Claus Hessler with Dom Famularo

Volume 1 Book & CD | $36.00 | 30596 Volume 2 Book & CD | $40.00 | 38832

Book | $50.00 | 95-RMM010

One-Surface Learning

Applying Rhythmic Patterns to the Drumset By Roy Burns and Joey Farris

An easy approach to improvising, hand technique, and drumset coordination. This book and CD package applies rhythmic and rudimental patterns to the drumset. An excellent approach to creating new drumset ideas for both the student and the professional. Book & CD | $44.00 | EL9590CD

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No Reading Required: Easy Rock Drum Beats By Stan Mitchell

With lessons on posture, breathing and holding the sticks, drummers will learn the three essential systems: sticking, vocalizing, and counting. DVD | $30.00 | 23227


DRUMSET METHODS

Rich Lackowski teaches the drums using a methodical progression of famous drum beats and fills played by some of the best drummers on some of the world’s most famous songs that shaped modern music.

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On the Beaten Path

Beginning Drumset Course, Level 1

The Drummer’s Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them

Learn to play drums with over two dozen authentic rock beats and fills.

Book & CD | $60.00 | 28006

Book, CD, & DVD in Hard Case | $40.00 | 37508

Beginning Drumset Course, Complete An Inspiring Method to Playing the Drums, Guided by the Legends

Beginning Drumset Course, Level 2 Learn over 50 authentic blues and jazz beats and fills.

This collection combines the entire three-level series of the On the Beaten Path Beginning Drumset Course.

Book, CD, & DVD in Hard Case | $50.00 | 37512

Complete Book & DVD-ROM | $60.00 | 37519

Features over 30 authentic country, funk, reggae, Latin, and jazz beats and fills.

Also Available On the Beaten Path: Jazz

By Rich Lackowski and John O’Reilly, Jr. Book & CD | $40.00 | 40147

Beginning Drumset Course, Level 3

Book, CD, & DVD in Hard Case | $50.00 | 37516

On the Beaten Path: Metal

On the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock

Book & CD | $40.00 | 32014

Book & CD | $50.00 | 31503

GARY CHAFFEE’S PATTERNS Rhythm & Meter Patterns

Technique Patterns

Explore a wide range of rhythmic and metric possibilities, including odd rhythms, mixed meters, polyrhythms, and metric modulation.

Students are challenged with a variety of routines designed to increase technical facility in the hands and feet.

Book & CD | $54.00 | EL03584CD

Sticking Patterns Completely different from the rudiments, Gary’s system is designed specifically for drumset performance.

Book & CD | $52.00 | EL03587CD

Time Functioning Patterns Learn rock cymbal ostinatos, jazz independence, and Gary’s new linear phrasing concept. Book & CD | $52.00 | EL03586CD

Book & CD | $54.00 | EL03585CD 20

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DRUMSET METHODS Pedal Control

Achieving Speed, Control, Power, and Endurance for the Feet

By Dom Famularo and Joe Bergamini, with StĂŠphane Chamberland Book & CD | $34.00 | 34617

Polyrhythms for the Drumset By Peter Magadini Book & CD | $50.00 | EL9591CD

Rhythmic Illusions By Gavin Harrison

Created for drumset players who find themselves in a creative rut. Book & CD | $52.00 | EL9655CD

Rhythmic Patterns

Universal Rhythms for Drumset

By Joe Cusatis Book | $32.00 | HAB00018A

Book & CD | $54.00 | 32821

Full Drum Set Studies for the Modern Drummer

Rhythmic Perspectives

A Multidimensional Study of Rhythmic Composition By Gavin Harrison Book & CD | $54.00 | 0425B

Rudimental Patterns

Full Drum Set Studies for the Modern Drummer

The Keys to Unlock a World of Creativity

The UnReel Drum Book

Featuring the Music of Randy Waldman and the Drumming of Vinnie Colaiuta By Marc Atkinson

Musicians and teachers alike will love the analysis, transcriptions, and great music this book offers. Book & 2 CDs | $70.00 | 0730B

By Joe Cusatis Book | $34.00 | HAB00110A

The Weaker Side

Syncopation and Rolls for the Drum Set

Strategic exercises are designed to develop the under-used muscles to cultivate a more balanced ability for controlled movement and a fluid and consistent sound.

By Ted Reed

Exercises that help the beginning drummer master the two principal rudiments of alternating single strokes and alternating double strokes or press rolls, controlled at all tempos.

By Dom Famularo and StĂŠphane Chamberland

Book | $22.00 | 29961

Book | $16.00 | 17311

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DRUMSET METHODS BY STYLE Rock, Pop, Country, & Blues Learn Rock by Playing Rock: Scores, Parts, Tips, and Tracks Included

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Advanced Rock and Roll Drumming A Complete Method By Roy Burns

In addition to standard rock drumming, this book studies Latin-American, west coast, and Chelsea rock rhythms. Book | $32.00 | HAB00112A

Contemporary Country Styles for the Drummer and Bassist A Cross Section of Styles as Played by Today’s Top Country Musicians Book & CD | $50.00 | 11801

Double Bass Drumming Joe Franco

The first practical approach to playing double bass drums. Joe demonstrates fills, rolls, beats, and exercises to help develop independence and control.

Alfred’s Rock Ed. books are professionally arranged guitar, bass, keyboard, and drum folios for beginning and intermediate rock bands. This series is perfect for schools that teach students to perform together in a rock group context and for those wanting to form garage bands. Each instrument-specific folio includes parts, instruction, and a data disc with sound-alike and play-along MP3s of each song, instructional MP3s that correspond with the song lessons, bonus sheet music PDFs, and our exclusive TNT 2 Custom Mix software that allows users to create their own mixes, slow tracks down, loop sections for practice, and even change keys!

Alfred’s Rock Ed.: Classic Rock Drums, Vol. 1

DVD | $60.00 | 908109 Book | $22.00 | EL03835

Titles: Communication Breakdown (Led Zeppelin) • Gimme Some Lovin’ (The Spencer Davis Group) • Money (Pink Floyd).

Drum Tips, Part I: Developing a Groove/Power Solos

NEW! Book & CD-ROM | $30.00 | 40297

Various artists

Titles: Kashmir • Stairway to Heaven • Whole Lotta Love.

This DVD combines Power Solos and Developing a Groove to bring together some of the best drummers in the world. Learn how to create exciting drum solos, play a more solid groove, and much more!

NEW! Book & DVD-ROM | $30.00 | 41018

Music Instruction and Performance

DVD | $60.00 | 904830

Alfred’s Rock Ed.: Led Zeppelin Drums Led Zeppelin

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Alfred’s Rock Ed.: Led Zeppelin

Guitar Book & DVD-ROM | $30.00 | 40300 Bass Book & DVD-ROM | $30.00 | 40303 Keyboard Book & DVD-ROM | $30.00 | 40306

Guitar Book & DVD-ROM | $30.00 | 41015 Bass Book & DVD-ROM | $30.00 | 41012 Keyboard Book & DVD-ROM | $30.00 | 41021

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DRUMSET METHODS BY STYLE Jungle/Drum ‘n’ Bass for the Acoustic Drum Set

Rockin’ Bass Drum

A Repertoire of Exciting Rhythmic Patterns to Develop Coordination for Today’s Rock Styles

A Guide to Applying Today’s Electronic Music to the Drum Set

By John Lombardo and Charles Perry

By Johnny Rabb Book & 2 CDs | $54.00 | 0570B

Written in two volumes, these books include 2- and 4-bar rock and jazz-rock beats designed for the modern drummer. Both books are designed to develop the drummer’s skill in coordinating their hands and feet. The books also offer the drummer a repertoire of exciting rhythmic patterns. Book 1 | $16.00 | 134 Book 2 | $18.00 | 7220

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Ultimate Realistic Rock By Carmine Appice

In addition to the classic information on basic rock rhythms and polyrhythms, linear rudiments and groupings, hi-hat and double bass drum exercises, and shuffle rhythms and syncopation exercises, Carmine has included over 20 new pages and a second CD of fresh material. Book & 2 CDs | $50.00 | DF0005CD Mega Pak Book, 2 CDs, & The Basics DVD | $80.00 | 27750

Realistic Drum Styles

Expand Your Arsenal of Techniques

By Carmine Appice Book & Enhanced CD | $50.00 | 35140

Realistic Rock 35th Anniversary Special Edition By Carmine Appice

Ultimate Realistic Rock, Complete Carmine Appice

The DVDs feature instruction by Carmine himself, with special guests. Topics include basic rock rhythms, sixteenth-note triplets, syncopation, hi-hat rhythms, shuffle rhythms, double-bass drum grooves, odd-time grooves, and linear rudiments. 2 DVDs | $60.00 | 25717

This special edition brings you the material from its first printing in 1972, complete with original cover art and photos. Also included is an enhanced CD with audio instruction by Carmine himself, a video chronicling Carmine’s celebrated career in the music business, plus footage of Carmine’s band Cactus. Book & Enhanced CD | $80.00 | 27666

The Total Blues Drummer By Scott Bihlman

You’ll learn drumbeats in the vein of artists like B. B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Muddy Waters. The CD features a full band demonstrating the examples in the book. Book & CD | $40.00 | 34375

The Total Rock Drummer By Mike Michalkow

The book and accompanying CD feature actual drumbeats from famous rock tunes by Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, The Police, Tool, Green Day, and more! Book & CD | $40.00 | 30235

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DRUMSET METHODS BY STYLE Jazz Big Band Drumming Fill-osophy By Steve Fidyk and Dave Black

A comprehensive approach to playing and interpreting fills in a big band setting that will strengthen the drummer’s ability to recognize one-, two-, and four-bar section/ensemble figures quickly and easily. NEW! Book & MP3 CD | $44.00 | 42309

Also Available Big Band Drumming at First Sight By Steve Fidyk Book & CD | $40.00 | 37262

Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer

Beyond Bop Drumming

By John Riley Book & CD | $52.00 | MMBK0070CD

Coordinating Independence As Applied to Jazz and Be-Bop By Jim Chapin

The classic jazz independence book is new and improved! This book should be in every drummer’s library. Beginner and accomplished drummers will greatly improve independence and coordination, sticking, power, speed, and endurance on the drumset. Book & 2 CDs | $50.00 | 0681B

The Art of Bop Drumming By John Riley / ed. Dan Thress

The definitive book on bop drumming. This comprehensive book and audio presentation covers time playing, comping, soloing, brushes, more jazz essentials, and charts in an entertaining mix of text, music, and pertinent quotes.

Drum Solos and Fill-Ins for the Progressive Drummer By Ted Reed

Featuring exercises that can be played in practice and in actual performances, the book contains 4-, 8-, and 16-bar solos plus fill-ins from several top drummers. Book 2 features solos and fills inspired by one of the world’s greatest drummers—Buddy Rich. Book 1 | $16.00 | 17309 Book 2 | $16.00 | 17310

Book & CD | $52.00 | MMBK0056CD

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Learn from the master! World-famous performer and educator Peter Erskine takes you step-by-step through fundamental concepts, techniques and exercises that will greatly improve your drumming.

Drumset Essentials, Complete By Peter Erskine DVD | $50.00 | 23879

Drumset Essentials, Volume 1 By Peter Erskine Book & CD | $40.00 | 20622

Drumset Essentials, Volume 2 By Peter Erskine Book & CD | $40.00 | 20801 CD | $20.00 | 20802

Drumset Essentials, Volume 3 By Peter Erskine Book & CD | $40.00 | 21464

Essential Drum Fills

By Peter Erskine Book & CD | $30.00 | 30291

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No Beethoven

An Autobiography & Chronicle of Weather Report By Peter Erskine

Erskine was in the midst of the modern American jazz music scene as it underwent its most dynamic change. Including never-before published photographs, this book should be read not only by every drummer, but by every musician. Even those unfamiliar with the technical side of music will find it worthwhile. NEW! Book | $40.00 | 98-0989253017

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DRUMSET METHODS BY STYLE

The Fusion Drummer

Syncopation No. 2: In the Jazz Idiom for the Drum Set

Contains hip beats in the styles of Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Harvey Mason, Lenny White, and many more.

This volume teaches five different ways to play eight pages from Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer. There are five sections, each consisting of the eight solo exercises.

52 Beats for the Jazz-Rock Player

Book | $14.00 | 149

By Ted Reed

Book | $16.00 | 17313

The Jazz Waltz

3 Playing in 4 time is a microcosm of all jazz drumming, so once you’ve learned the material in this book, you will notice an immediate improvement in your overall playing. It might even help you land that coveted gig. NEW! Book & CD | $38.00 | 41045

New Orleans Jazz and Second Line Drumming By Herlin Riley and Johnny Vidacovich

This book & CD traces the evolution of New Orleans jazz and second-line drumming from the early styles of ragtime and traditional jazz to their modern applications in contemporary jazz. Book & CD | $54.00 | MMBK0043CD

The Pulse of Jazz

Systems

Book 1: Drumming Technique and Melodic Jazz Independence By Ari Hoenig Book | $32.00 | 37458

The Drummer’s Complete Vocabulary As Taught by Alan Dawson

By John Ramsay Book & 2 CDs | $50.00 | 0123B

The Total Jazz Drummer

A Fun and Comprehensive Overview of Jazz Drumming By Sunny Jain Book & CD | $40.00 | 24429

By Nic Marcy

A complete method for building a jazz timekeeping vocabulary. The included disc contains 21 MP3 tracks (including play-along songs) and 34 QuickTime videos totaling over 20 minutes of running time. NEW! Book & CD | $34.00 | 42349

Funk Advanced Funk Studies

Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer in the Styles of Today’s Leading Funk Drummers By Rick Latham

Contemporary Drumset Techniques Innovative Concepts for the Contemporary Drummer By Rick Latham

Included in Modern Drummer magazine’s list of the 25 greatest drum books, this classic will help take your groove to the next level. With Latham as your guide, you’ll learn hi-hat, funk, and fill patterns. Many of the ideas in this book are derived from some of the most famous and proficient funk drummers.

This text is filled with hundreds of hip and interesting exercises that are easily incorporated into contemporary music. Accompanied by four audio CDs of Rick performing every exercise in the book, this is a powerful package that will impact your drumming forever.

Book & 2 CDs | $50.00 | RLP1 NEW! DVD | $20.00 | 42352

Book & 4 CDs | $60.00 | RLP2 NEW! DVD | $20.00 | 42355

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DRUMSET METHODS BY STYLE

Drum Tips, Part II: Double Bass Drumming/Funky Drummers

A Funky Primer for the Rock Drummer

Future Sounds

By Charles Dowd

By David Garibaldi

Various artists

This best-selling progressive encyclopedia of rock/funk patterns for all tempos, utilizes a new contemporary teaching style for independence, rudiments, styles, and more.

At long last, the secrets of David Garibaldi’s groundbreaking funk/jazz fusion drumming techniques are presented in this innovative book and CD.

Book | $22.00 | 3333

Book & CD | $35.00 | 16921 Book | $18.00 | 8967

Music Instruction and Performance

This DVD focuses on double bass drumming and funky drummers, which allows you to compare and contrast the secrets of these different styles of drumming. DVD | $60.00 | 904831

The Funkmasters: The Great James Brown Rhythm Sections 1960–1973 For Guitar, Bass, and Drums

The music of James Brown analyzed by Allan “Dr. Licks” Slutsky and Chuck Silverman

A Funky Thesaurus for the Rock Drummer Features Afro-Cuban Rhythms & Odd-Meter Rock Beats By Charles Dowd Book | $22.00 | 3334

In this unique rhythm section workbook, 23 James Brown classics have been transcribed, broken down into individual lessons, and meticulously recreated on two one-hour CDs.

A Book of Contemporary Drumset Concepts

Groove Facility

By Rob Hirons and Dom Famularo By using one-beat components arranged in different orders, this book will have you playing modern-sounding grooves right away. Book & CD | $30.00 | 39094

Book & 2 CDs | $60.00 | MMBK0061CD

Linear Time Playing

Funk & Fusion Grooves for the Modern Styles By Gary Chaffee

An introduction to linear time playing. The first section contains basic exercises for linear playing skills: voice coordination, dynamic balance, accenting, and more. The second section deals with the development of time feels in the 4 linear style, including 4 , half-time, shuffle, and odd-meter. Book & CD | $52.00 | EL03839CD

Studio Funk Drumming A Professional Workbook

By Roy Burns and Joey Farris Book | $22.00 | EL9677

Zigaboo: The Originator of New Orleans Funky Drumming Zigaboo Modeliste

Zigaboo’s recordings with “The Meters” are legendary. This DVD will be one of the most important lessons of your drumming career. DVD | $40.00 | DV10015401

The Total Funk Drummer

A Fun and Comprehensive Overview of Funk Drumming By Pete Sweeney Book & CD | $40.00 | 34378

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DRUMSET METHODS BY STYLE African, Latin, & World

The 2-in-1 Drummer

Conversations in Clave

By Walfredo Reyes, Sr. and Elliot Fine with David Stanoch and Mark Powers

Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez DVD | $60.00 | 907096 Book & CD | $58.00 | 0444B

Combining Drumset with Hand Percussion to Create a Bigger Beat

By combining standard drumset rhythms with established percussion rhythms for a single player, this inspiring book/DVD study will teach you how to create a “bigger beat” in a wide variety of popular musical styles. Hence, The 2-in-1 Drummer!

The Ultimate Technical Study of Four-Way Independence in Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums Funkifying the Clave

NEW! Book & DVD | $32.00 | 41451

By Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen

African Rhythms and Independence for Drumset

Learn traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and their application to funk, rock, and jazz. Topics covered include clave and tumbao, songo, 6 guaguanco, Afro-Cuban 8 , cha-cha-cha, and mozambique.

A Guidebook for Applying Rhythms from North, Central, and West Africa to Drumset By Mokhtar Samba Book & CD | $50.00 | MIM002

DVD | $40.00 | 28037 Book & CD | $60.00 | MMBK0004CD

By Frank Malabe and Bob Weiner

Practical Applications: Afro-Caribbean Rhythms for the Drumset

An introduction to Afro-Cuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments, and basic styles of Afro-Cuban music. The book explores the complexities of these various styles in a simple, understandable way.

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Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset

Book & CD | $54.00 | MMBK0001CD

Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset

By Duduka Da Fonseca and Bob Weiner / transcr. John Riley Delve into the complexities of Brazilian rhythms and study the background and influences of the rich musical history of Brazil. Styles include samba, partito alto, bossa nova, baiao, caterete, maracatu, marcha, and frevo. Book & CD | $60.00 | MMBK0009CD

By Chuck Silverman Book & 2 CDs | $74.00 | 0633B

By David Garibaldi, Michael Spiro, and Jesús Diaz Book & CD | $50.00 | 0117B

West-African Rhythms for Drumset By Royal Hartigan / ed. Dan Thress

Based on four Ghanaian rhythmic groups (Sikyi, Adowa, Gahu, and Akom), this book and CD will provide drumset players with a new vocabulary based on some of the oldest and most influential rhythms in the world. A groundbreaking presentation! Book & CD | $54.00 | MMBK0057CD

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DRUMSET COLLECTIONSHEADER & DVDS Play-Alongs Arrival: Drum Play-Along

Contemporary Rock, Progressive, and Funk Songs for Drummers By Joe Bergamini with Dom Famularo

Known for his playing in progressive rock circles, Joe provides creative groove and fill ideas for these songs, which appeared on his critically acclaimed 1996 album Arrival. Beginner to advanced-level players will find lots of exciting material to sink their teeth into. NEW! Book & CD | $28.00 | 42398

Chad Smith: Red Hot Rhythm Method Chad Smith DVD | $80.00 | 904914 Book & CD | $50.00 | MMBK0047CD

The Funky Beat By David Garibaldi

David focuses on combining funk and jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms to extend his own innovative style. By dissecting his grooves and musical choices for each song on the CD, David demonstrates how to develop musical skills and how to create a signature sound. Book & 2 CDs | $50.00 | MMBK0066CD

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Play-Along Series: Drums

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Play-Along Series: Drums, Vol. 2

Titles: Swingin’ for the Fences • La Almeja Pequena • Hunting Wabbits • Whodunnit? • Count Bubbas Revenge • Get in Line • Horn of Puente • The Jazz Police • High Maintenance • Cut ‘n Run.

Learn style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, playing in time, and improvisation using charts from Gordon’s recent CDs. Stylistically, the charts include swing tempos from medium to very fast, with funk and Latin grooves. The TNT 2 Custom Mix software on the accompanying DVD-ROM lets you listen to and play along with the players in the Big Phat Band.

Book & CD | $50.00 | 25256 Click here to learn more about the Big Phat Band.

NEW! Book & DVD-ROM | $50.00 | 42587

Take the Throne Among Rock Royalty! Each book in the Ultimate Play-Along series features :

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•T he finest professionally recorded tracks.

Ultimate Drum Play-Along: Journey Titles: Don’t Stop Believin’ • Faithfully • Lights • Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’ • Open Arms • Send Her My Love • Separate Ways • Who’s Crying Now. Authentic Drum Edition Book & 2 Enhanced CDs | $40.00 | 36542

• Complete accurate transcriptions.

Ultimate Drum Play-Along: Led Zeppelin

•D etailed explanations and performance notes.

Titles: Black Dog • Communication Breakdown • Dazed and Confused • Heartbreaker • Immigrant Song • Rock and Roll • Since I’ve Been Loving You • Whole Lotta Love. Volume 1 Authentic Drum Edition Book & 2 CDs | $40.00 | 32416 Titles: Achilles Last Stand • All My Love • Kashmir • Nobody’s Fault But Mine • Over the Hills and Far Away • The Song Remains the Same • Stairway to Heaven • Trampled Under Foot. Volume 2 Authentic Drum Edition Book & 2 CDs | $40.00 | 32419

Ultimate Drum Play-Along: Rush Titles: Anthem • Closer to the Heart • Spirit of Radio • Temples of Syrinx • Tom Sawyer • YYZ. Authentic Drum Edition Book & CD | $40.00 | 31869

Ultimate Drum Play-Along: The Rolling Stones Titles: Brown Sugar • Gimme Shelter • Honky Tonk Women • Jumpin’ Jack Flash • Let it Bleed • Paint it, Black • Satisfaction • You Can’t Always Get What You Want. Authentic Drum Edition Book & CD | $40.00 | 33604

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DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax: Billy Cobham Conundrum

Jam with Six Revolutionary Billy Cobham Charts Titles: Torpedo Flow • Stratus • Red Baron • On the Move • Conundrum • Eleuthera Parts 1, 2, and 3. Book & 2 CDs | $40.00 | 0452B

Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax: Carmine Appice Guitar Zeus

Jam with Seven Rockin’ Carmine Appice Charts By Rick Gratton with Carmine Appice Book & 2 CDs | $50.00 | 0739B

Rick’s Licks

Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax: Dave Weckl Jam with Seven Stylistic Dave Weckl Tracks

Volume 1 Book & CD | $50.00 | MMBK0048CD Volume 2 Book & 2 CDs | $54.00 | MMBK0063CD

Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax: Virgil Donati Jam with 17 Virgil Donati Tracks Book & 2 CDs | $50.00 | 0752B

By Rick Gratton With additional material and contributions from Ed Uribe, this new edition expands upon the classic version and covers innovative hand-foot combinations, accent placement, improvisational ideas, and many advanced rhythmic concepts. Book & CD | $50.00 | 0715B

Personality Methods & Transcriptions

Alex Acuña: The Rhythm Collector DVD | $60.00 | 77-6DVDAARC

Art Blakey’s Jazz Messages

Art Blakey, written by John Ramsay Book & CD | $50.00 | MMBK0059CD

Behind the Player: Shannon Larkin

Billy Cobham: By Design

DVD | $20.00 | 31341

Five compositions geared to assisting a drummer reach goals such as synchronizing with the band, identifying the subtle changes in musical intensity, establishing strong, secure rhythm, and playing with controlled force.

In-Depth Drum Lessons

Behind the Player: Stephen Perkins In-Depth Drum Lessons DVD | $20.00 | 31342

Behind the Player: Tommy Clufetos In-Depth Drum Lessons DVD | $20.00 | 31346

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By Billy Cobham

Book & CD | $50.00 | EL03831CD


DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS

Bobby Jarzombek: Performance & Technique

Claus Hessler’s Drumming Kairos

DVD | $50.00 | 908110

Get Ready for the Sweet Spot!

Brain’s Lessons: Shredding Repis on the Gnar Gnar Rad

This dual-language 2-DVD set (with a PDF booklet and poster) will increase your awareness of the sweet spot and give you the tools to bring your musical imagination into the real world. NEW! 2 DVDs, PDF Booklet, & Poster | $75.00 | 20220US

Buddy Rich: Jazz Legend (1917–1987)

Danny Seraphine: The Art of Jazz Rock Drumming

DVD | $40.00 | 903792 Book | $36.00 | 0112B

2 DVDs | $30.00 | DV10000401

Carter Beauford: Under the Table and Drumming

A Basic Drum Method Which Will Teach You Everything You Need to Know to Play Today’s Sounds

By Brian “Brain” Mantia DVD | $50.00 | 903366

Transcriptions and Analysis of the World’s Greatest Drummer

Carter Beauford, world famous drummer for the Dave Matthews Band, performs along with the rhythm tracks from six of the band’s best songs. Carter covers such topics as left-hand lead/ open-hand approaches, fills, double bass drums, drumset and cymbal setup, time feel, background and influences, the early days of the Dave Matthews Band, and more. DVD | $60.00 | 902971

Classic Fills and Grooves by the Man Who Created Them

Carmine Appice: Rudiments to Rock

This book begins with the most basic fundamentals of drumming and then gradually progresses by introducing various rudiments until the student is ready for the drumset. The basics in reading, hand control, various triplet feelings, and standard rock beats are presented. Focused toward developing and coordinating hands, feet, and mind. Book | $30.00 | DF0004 Click here to see more from Carmine Appice.

Dave Weckl: Contemporary Drummer + One A studio chart is included for each of the nine songs, plus a detailed book in which Dave describes his grooves and fills, and his analysis of each chart. Book, CD, & Charts | $75.00 | MMBK0022CD

Dave Weckl: The Next Step Dave concentrates on time playing, constructing a groove, beat displacement, cymbal technique, phrasing, creating a drum part, playing in odd times, and soloing. DVD | $50.00 | 904910

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DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS David Garibaldi: Tower of Groove Complete DVD | $60.00 | 25442

Dennis Chambers: In the Pocket DVD | $80.00 | 904156

Efrain Toro: All of Rhythm

A Musical Textbook in Rhythm DVD NEW! DVD | $60.00 | DV10020001

Gary Chaffee: Phrasing and Motion DVD | $40.00 | 34468

Gary Chaffee: Sticking Time, Linear Time, Rhythm and Meter DVD | $40.00 | 34469

Gene Krupa: The Pictorial Life of a Jazz Legend By Dr. Bruce H. Klauber Book & CD | $54.00 | 0757B Click here to see more from Gary Chaffee.

Gregg Bissonette: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Featuring Private Lesson and Playing, Reading, and Soloing with a Band

In this 2 Disc set, Gregg brings together two of his best educational videos, Private Lesson and Playing, Reading, and Soloing with a Band, where you will learn how to write and read a drum chart so you can get the gig. NEW! 2 DVDs | $40.00 | DV10022001

Jim Chapin: Speed, Power, Control, Endurance Whether a beginner or an accomplished drummer, this DVD (with added master-class footage) will help drummers of all styles and levels achieve more Speed, Power, Control, and Endurance. DVD | $40.00 | 32690

John JR Robinson: The Time Machine As one of the busiest studio musicians in history, John’s concept of time, feel, groove, and style has earned him the title of the Time Machine. These elements are explained in detail, as well as aspects of tuning, miking, technique, and playing with a click track. 2 DVDs | $30.00 | DV10014401

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I’ve Got You Under My Skins By Irv Cottler

A unique publication that features the original drum charts for all of the popular Frank Sinatra tunes on the CD. An ideal book for the drummer to follow the actual drum parts used on the recording, or for singers who wish to sing along. Book & CD | $50.00 | 19628 CD | $22.00 | 19629


DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS

John Riley’s The Master Drummer

How to Practice, Play, and Think Like a Pro

Kenny Aronoff: Power Workout Complete DVD | $60.00 | 24506

Throughout this DVD, John Riley defines and explores the four key musical components drummers must develop in order to play at the highest level.

Louie Bellson: Their Time Was the Greatest!

DVD | $60.00 | 32689

Book & CD | $40.00 | 0101B

Kenny Aronoff: Laying It Down

Murray Spivack: A Lesson with Louie Bellson

Basics of Rock Drumming

Louie Bellson Honors 12 Super-Drummers

DVD | $40.00 | 34522

DVD | $60.00 | 24591

Omar Hakim: Complete This DVD combines two of Omar’s classic videos, Express Yourself and Let it Flow. DVD | $40.00 | 33242

Peter Erskine: Everything Is Timekeeping Peter Erskine

With the focus always on time and feel, Peter covers technical topics as well as various styles and grooves. The DVD also includes PDF files of the booklets that accompanied the original releases. DVD | $40.00 | 34111

Click here to see more from Peter Erskine.

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Drum Techniques of Led Zeppelin

Note-for-Note Transcriptions of 23 Classic John Bonham Drum Tracks

Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti Platinum Drums

Including editor’s notes, this revised edition contains 23 of Bonham’s most famous drum transcriptions from Led Zeppelin.

Titles: Custard Pie • The Rover • In My Time of Dying • Houses of the Holy • Trampled Under Foot • Kashmir • In the Light • Down by the Seaside • Ten Years Gone • Night Flight • The Wanton Song • Black Country Woman • Sick Again.

Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | DF0013A

Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 34865

Led Zeppelin: I Platinum Drums

Led Zeppelin: Presence Platinum Drums

Titles: Good Times Bad Times • Babe I’m Gonna Leave You • You Shook Me • Dazed and Confused • Your Time Is Gonna Come • Communication Breakdown • I Can’t Quit You Baby • and more.

Titles: Achilles Last Stand • For Your Life • Royal Orleans • Nobody’s Fault But Mine • Candy Store Rock • Hots on for Nowhere • Tea for One.

Led Zeppelin / transcr. Joe Bergamini

Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 32805

Led Zeppelin: II Platinum Drums Titles: Whole Lotta Love • What Is and What Should Never Be • The Lemon Song • Thank You • Heartbreaker • Ramble On • Moby Dick • Bring It on Home • and more.

Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 34862

Led Zeppelin: In Through the Out Door Platinum Drums Titles: In the Evening • South Bound Saurez • Fool in the Rain • Hot Dog • Carouselambra • All My Love • I’m Gonna Crawl. Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 34864

Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 32806

Led Zeppelin: Coda Platinum Drums

Led Zeppelin: III Platinum Drums

Titles: We’re Gonna Groove • Poor Tom • I Can’t Quit You Baby • Walter’s Walk • Ozone Baby • and more.

Titles: Immigrant Song • Celebration Day • Since I’ve Been Loving You • Out on the Tiles • Gallows Pole • Bron-Y-Aur Stomp • and more.

Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 34863

Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 32807

Led Zeppelin: Mothership

Led Zeppelin: IV Platinum Drums

Titles: Achilles Last Stand • All My Love • Black Dog • Communication Breakdown • Dazed and Confused • D’yer Mak’er • Good Times Bad Times • Heartbreaker • Immigrant Song • Kashmir • No Quarter • Over the Hills and Far Away • Ramble On • Rock and Roll • The Song Remains the Same • Trampled Under Foot • When the Levee Breaks • Whole Lotta Love • and more.

Titles: Black Dog • Four Sticks • Misty Mountain Hop • Rock and Roll • Stairway to Heaven • When the Levee Breaks • and more. Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 32808

Led Zeppelin: Houses of the Holy Platinum Drums Titles: The Crunge • D’Yer Mak’er • Dancing Days • No Quarter • The Ocean • The Song Remains the Same • and more.

Drum Transcriptions | $50.00 | 32013

Drum Transcriptions | $40.00 | 32809

Click here for everything you’ll need to start a Led Zeppelin tribute band!

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DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS Step into the limelight with Rush!

Rush: 2112

Drum Techniques of Rush

Titles: 2112 • A Passage to Bangkok • The Twilight Zone • Lessons • Tears • Something for Nothing. Drum Transcriptions | $30.00 | 31467

Rush: Moving Pictures Titles: Tom Sawyer • Red Barchetta • YYZ • Limelight • The Camera Eye • Witch Hunt • Vital Signs.

Rush / arr. Bill Wheeler

Titles: Distant Early Warning (from Grace Under Pressure) • Jacob’s Ladder (from Permanent Waves) • Limelight (from Moving Pictures) • and others. Drum Transcriptions | $28.00 | DF0010

More Drum Techniques of Rush Titles: The Analog Kid • A Farewell to Kings • Manhattan Project • Marathon • Red Sector A • Vital Signs • 2112: I. Overture, II. The Temples of Syrinx, IV. Presentation, V. Oracle: The Dream, VI. Soliloquy, VII. Grand Finale.

Drum Transcriptions | $30.00 | 30467

Drum Transcriptions | $32.00 | DF0029

Also Available Neil Peart: A Work in Progress

Neil Peart: Fire on Ice

In this DVD, Neil Peart documents the recording of Rush’s album Test for Echo, as well as his own endless apprenticeship to the art of drumming.

The Making of “The Hockey Theme” Neil Peart takes you through the process of arranging and recording the famous piece, “The Hockey Theme.”

DVD | $60.00 | 902839

DVD | $30.00 | DV10014901

Steve Gadd: In Session

Steve Gadd: Up Close

This classic presentation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at masters at work as they arrange tunes, work on grooves, and play funk, Latin, reggae, shuffles, and ballads.

On this DVD Steve discusses his influences, plays some incredible solos, shows how he applies rudiments to the drumset, demonstrates his bass drum technique, and more.

DVD | $40.00 | 904820

DVD | $60.00 | 904821 Book & CD | $50.00 | MMBK0007CD

Also Available Steve Gadd Mega Pak DVD | $80.00 | DVD5002

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DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS Simon Phillips: Complete DVD | $60.00 | 25436

Steve Smith Steve describes and demonstrates his approach to rock and jazz, methods for developing time and meter, and several incredible solos. Part One DVD | $60.00 | 904907 Part Two DVD | $60.00 | 904908

Terry Bozzio: Solo Drums DVD | $60.00 | 25440

Virgil Donati: Double Bass Drum Freedom Virgil lays out everything he knows about playing the bass drum, shedding light on how to integrate the pedals with the drum kit. Book & CD | $50.00 | DBDF1

Miscellaneous Methods, DVDs, & Resources

Billy Martin’s Life on Drums

How to Set Up Your Drumset

From the ears, eyes, and hands of renowned percussionist and educator Billy Martin (Medeski Martin & Wood), Life on Drums is a striking examination of the drummer’s art.

The Most Complete Reference Guide Available By Dave Black Handy Guide | $10.00 | 20427

DVD | $40.00 | 36789

Kick Snare Hat: The True Heartbeat of Hip-Hop and R&B

Drum Tuning: Sound and Design...Simplified Bob Gatzen

With this DVD, you’ll get the sound out of your instrument that you’ve been looking for.

The Superstar Drummers of Hip-Hop and R&B

Featuring Gerald Heyward, Nisan Stewart, Cora Colman-Dunham, and Aaron Spears 2 DVDs | $72.00 | 8DVDKKSH

DVD | $50.00 | 904822

Legends of Jazz Drumming, Complete various artists / hosted by Louis Bellson Parts One & Two DVD | $40.00 | 908084

The Making of Burning for Buddy A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Rich

Neil Peart invited 18 of the world’s most respected drummers to record an album as the ultimate tribute to Bernard “Buddy” Rich. 2 DVDs | $50.00 | 22152

New Orleans Drumming

By Herlin Riley and Johnny Vidacovich DVD | $40.00 | 905772

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DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS Concert & Performance DVDs Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concerts The Complete Los Angeles and New York Concerts 2 DVDs | $80.00 | 908125

Gene Krupa: Jazz Legend (1909–1973) DVD | $40.00 | 906354

Marco Minnemann: Extreme Drumming With the help of mind-blowing detailed camera angles, get up close, listen, and watch Marco play more than ten incredible tracks and five live band performances from his best-selling CDs. DVD | $60.00 | 905653

Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Tony MacAlpine & Derek Sherinian: InstruMENTAL Inspirations

Four Virtuoso Musicians Play and Discuss Their Influences and Their Past DVD | $40.00 | DV10056501

Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 1997 DVD | $40.00 | 30446

Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 1998 DVD | $40.00 | 30447

Pure Energy

Tony Royster, Jr. DVD | $60.00 | 5PEDVD

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Learn from the best! Drummies Artist Award-Winners: Chad Smith · Peter Erskine Tony Royster, Jr. · Vinnie Colaiuta Runners-Up: David Garibaldi · Kenny Aronoff · Luis Conte

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DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS / SNARE DRUM Collections, Duets, & Solos

Easy

Journey Through Time Drum Set Solo

Alan Keown

Matrix Publishing Company

The Drumset Performer, Volume 1

Drumset Duets

By Steve Houghton and Wendell Yuponce Book & CD | $44.00 | PERC9604CD

The perfect way to make music with another drummer! Containing 100 different two-bar duets, the book is great for teachers using it with students, and for friends wanting to play together.

Portraits for Drum Set

Book & CD-ROM | $28.00 | 37129

Designed to Build the Vocabulary and Confidence of the Aspiring Drumset Performer

12 Classic Etudes from the Original Portraits in Rhythm Rearranged for Drum Set By Anthony J. Cirone Book & CD | $30.00 | 0753B

The Ultimate Drumset Reading Anthology For the Working Drummer By Steve Houghton

This diverse collection of drum charts comes with a CD of accompaniments recorded both with and without drums. Book & CD | $44.00 | 16933

By Dom Famularo and Stéphane Chamberland

Funk for Two

Drum Set Duets By Alan Keown

A rockin’ drumset duet that will really inspire students! Players will learn great concepts, as well as have serious fun. $16.00 | DSD1

Journey Though Time By Alan Keown

An entry-level solo for the beginning drum set player. This is a real teaching tool for time and groove concepts. $10.00 | DSS1

Snare Drum Methods, Supplemental, & Technique Accents and Rebounds (Revised & Updated) For the Snare Drummer

By George Lawrence Stone This book includes sections on accented eighths, dotted notes, and triplets, as well as rebound control and more. This updated edition adds Joe Morello’s legendary arrow notation to help students incorporate the motions of the Moeller technique. Book | $22.00 | 32750X

Alfred’s Beginning Workbook for Snare Drum

A Comprehensive Accompaniment for Any Beginning Snare Drum Method By Nate Brown

This is a comprehensive publication, perfect for accompanying any beginning snare drum method. Students will develop reading and writing skills through sequential worksheets and hone playing skills with fun-to-play exercises, solos, and even duets. NEW! Book | $30.00 | 40078

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SNARE DRUM

The Most Comprehensive Beginning Snare Drum Method Ever! With details on drum care, drum tuning, stick and drumhead selection, introductions to rudimental corps-style (by Jay Wanamaker), and orchestral style playing, this series provides everything you need to become a well-rounded percussionist. By Dave Black and Sandy Feldstein Beginning Drum Pack (Book, Pad, & Sticks) | $100.00 | 18431 Book 1 & DVD in Hard Case | $52.00 | 21456 Book 1 | $10.00 | 138 DVD | $40.00 | 20877 Book 2 & DVD in Hard Case | $52.00 | 22012 Book 2 | $10.00 | 238 DVD | $40.00 | 22011 Complete Book & Poster | $40.00 | 39273

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DRUMMER DRUMMER READERS POLL READERS POLL

Alfred’s Complete Snare Drum Solos on page 30 and Alfred’s Complete Snare Drum Duets on page 31.

By Dave Black and Steve Houghton Course 1 Book & CD | $38.00 | 23182 Starter Kit (Remo® Sound Shape™ included) | $50.00 | 23202 Course 2 Book & CD | $30.00 | 26261 Complete Course Book & 2 CDs | $50.00 | 27919

Alfred’s Kid’s Drum Course Complete Starter Pack This complete pack includes everything you need to get started playing right away including Alfred’s Kid’s Drum Course book and CD, and high-quality instruments: a frame drum, a set of maracas, a woodblock, and mallets. Using plain language that’s easy to understand, this method teaches you to play rhythms and songs on a variety of drums and sound sources, including all the instruments in this starter pack. NEW! Book, CD, Frame Drum, Maracas, Woodblock, & Mallets (Box Set) | $70.00 | 42868

Alfred’s Rudimental Drum Pack

A Great Starter Kit for the Beginning Drummer! By Jay Wanamaker

The ultimate starter kit for the beginning drummer! Includes rudiment dictionary, CD, Vic Firth drum pad, and Jay Wanamaker/Vic Firth sticks.

Contemporary Studies for the Snare Drum By Fred Albright Book | $32.00 | HAB00001A

Developing Finger Control

By Roy Burns and Lewis Malen / ed. Henry Adler

Handy Guide, CD, Drum Pad, & Sticks | $100.00 | 28395

A practical method of developing finger control for snare drum technique.

Breeze-Easy Method for Drums

Book | $16.00 | HAB00016

By John Kinyon

The Breeze-Easy Series features instrumental methods for individual and group instruction, created by experienced teachers John Kinyon and Valentine Anzalone. It is designed to produce the best musicianship in the greatest number of students in limited teaching situations. Book I | $16.00 | BE0005 Book II | $16.00 | BE0006

Dodge Drum Chart (Arranged Edition) For Reading Drum Music

By Frank E. Dodge / rearranged by George Lawrence Stone The chart breaks down over 400 standard drumming measures to show their patterns, similarities, and differences. A great and economical practice aid and reference for any drummer. Book | $10.00 | 32751

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SNARE DRUM

Easy-Medium

Mastering the Rudiments A step-by-step method for learning and mastering the 40 P.A.S. rudiments of snare drumming

Alan Keown Matrix Publishing Company

Drum Class Method By Alyn J. Heim

The Heim books effectively present the rudiments of drumming and the reading of music both for individual and class instruction. Book, Volume I | $16.00 | EL01335 Book, Volume II | $16.00 | EL01336

Drum Method By Roy Burns

A complete drum method containing the elementary principles of music and an introduction to bass drum and cymbals. Book, Elementary | $22.00 | HAB00002 Book, Intermediate | $30.00 | HAB00100

The Level System

A Natural Drum Technique Method for Developing Control of Accents and Dynamics By Jeff W. Johnson Book | $22.00 | 38963

Modern Reading Text in For All Instruments

International Drum Rudiments

Drum Rudiment Dictionary

This is the new official rudiment list as adopted by the Percussive Arts Society. A recording performed by world champion snare drummer, Rob Carson, is included.

By Jay Wanamaker

By Rob Carson and Jay Wanamaker

Effectively Presenting the Rudiments of Drumming and the Reading of Music

Book & DVD | $50.00 | 24605 Book & CD | $32.00 | 18048 Book | $12.00 | 7216 DVD | $40.00 | 24485 CD | $20.00 | 18049 Poster | $14.00 | 2994

Master Technique Builders for Snare Drum

Actual Daily Practice Routines Used by the Professionals Compiled and ed. Anthony J. Cirone Book | $20.00 | EL02897

Mastering the Rudiments

A Step-by-Step Method for Learning and Mastering the 40 P.A.S. Rudiments By Alan Keown Book | $40.00 | SDS9

4 4

Odd Time Reading Text For All Instruments

By Louis Bellson and Gil Breines

By Louis Bellson and Gil Breines

This book has become a classic in all musicians’ libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to 4 teach syncopation within 4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.

Now a standard in music education literature, this in-depth study takes the fear out of playing in time signatures 4 other than 4 . In a methodical manner, this book aids in rounding out any player’s rhythmic and reading vocabulary. Perfect for all musicians wanting to play odd times with ease. Book | $42.00 | HAB00109

Book | $22.00 | HAB00003

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A Complete Reference Guide Containing the Percussive Arts Society’s 40 International Drum Rudiments This guide, containing the Percussive Arts Society’s 40 International Drum Rudiments, begins by addressing the 7 essential rudiments, and continues by covering roll, diddle, flam and drag rudiment categories with variations of each. Also includes practice patterns and rudimental snare drum solos. Handy Guide & CD | $20.00 | 27737 Handy Guide | $14.00 | 20639

Military Drum Beats

For School and Drum Corps By George Lawrence Stone

This thorough and compact reference book begins with the original 26 Essential Rudiments of Drumming. These are followed by 36 passages and pieces based on the rudiments, all useful for the drum corps teacher and/or player. Book | $14.00 | 32753


SNARE DRUM Modern School for Snare Drum

With a Guide Book for the Artist Percussionist—Covering All of the Instruments of the Percussion Family

By Morris Goldenberg / musical interpretations and editing by Anthony J. Cirone As well as studies and etudes, this book includes excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for snare drum and all of the instruments of the percussion family. Book | $42.00 | 0714B

The Orchestral Snare Drummer A Non-Rudimental Approach to the Teaching of Snare Drum

Podemski’s Standard Snare Drum Method

Including Double Drums and Introduction to Timpani

By Benjamin Podemski / ed. Anthony J. Cirone One of the standard texts in its field. A modern course in percussion studies including all standard and modern drum strokes, drum solo passages from world-famous concert and symphonic compositions, and striking exercises for double drumming. Also includes an analysis of the timpani. Book | $32.00 | 11393A

By Anthony J. Cirone Book | $20.00 | EL02766

Portraits in Rhythm

Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

50 Studies for Snare Drum By Anthony J. Cirone

By Ted Reed

One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with challenging and stimulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes. Book | $26.00 | HAB00101 Study Guide | $42.00 | EL03626A

Voted second on Modern Drummer’s list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. Created exclusively to address syncopation, it has earned its place as a standard tool for teaching beginning drummers. Book | $18.00 | 17308

Readin’, Ritin’, and Rudiments

The World of Flams

By John W. McMahan Book | $24.00 | SB14

By Dan Tomlinson Book | $30.00 | 0108B

A Collection of Studies for the Beginning Snare Drummer

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Flams!

Savage Rudimental Workshop

Three R’s for Snare Drum, Volume 1

By Matt Savage

By Acton Ostling Volume 1 | $18.00 | EL00234

A Musical Approach to Develop Total Control of the 40 P.A.S. Rudiments Each rudiment includes a collection of short exercises and solos. The two CDs include selected exercises with the rudiment solo and accompaniment for each, plus ten groove tracks for use with the exercises. For beginning to advanced players. Book & 2 CDs | $62.00 | 0465B

Simple Steps to Snare Drum By Anthony J. Cirone Book | $16.00 | EL03678

Speed and Endurance Studies A Warm-Up Book for Drummers

Reading • Rhythms • Rudiments

Stick Control

For the Snare Drummer

By George Lawrence Stone The original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it first in the top 25 drumming books of all-time. This is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination, with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand. Book | $24.00 | 32749

By Nick Ceroli Book | $20.00 | 2715

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SNARE DRUM Collections

14 Modern Contest Solos For Snare Drum By John S. Pratt

All 26 of the Standard American Drum Rudiments, their variations and a number of compound rudiments are used here to establish the countless possibilities which present themselves within the bounds of the drumming rudiments. Book | $16.00 | EL01416

Alfred’s Complete Snare Drum Solos By Dave Black and Sandy Feldstein (Corps-Style Solos by Jay Wanamaker)

This book features all of the solo material contained in books 1 and 2 of Alfred’s Drum Method in a clear, concise, convenient format. Perfect for juries, recitals, or contests, this book is a welcome addition to the drum student’s arsenal. Book | $18.00 | 40531

Alfred’s Rudimental Contest Solos For the Intermediate Snare Drummer By Jay Wanamaker

Focuses on the musical aspects of etudes, with sticking, dynamics and accents. Perfect for the intermediate snare drummer, this book includes rudimental cadences, funk style, theme and variations and Spanish style, while making use of the different tonal areas of the drum. Book | $12.00 | 11802

Classic Festival Solos (Snare Drum) Classic Festival Solos offers the advancing instrumentalist an array of materials graded from easy to more challenging. There are different titles for each instrument, and an assortment of musical styles has been included in each book for variety. Many of the solos appear on state contest lists. Volume 1 Solo Book (Unaccompanied) | $12.00 | EL03752 Volume 1 Solo Book | $12.00 | EL03750 Volume 1 Piano Acc. | $16.00 | EL03751 Volume 2 Solo Book (Unaccompanied) | $12.00 | EL03901 Volume 2 Solo Book | $14.00 | EL03899 Volume 2 Piano Acc. | $16.00 | EL03900

Dynamic Solos for Snare Drum By Brian Slawson

Ideal for solo and ensemble, as well as concert use, these charming solos may also appeal to more accomplished players and challenge their attention to detail. Book | $18.00 | 37481

Polyrhythmic Studies for Snare Drum By Fred Albright

A compilation of 35 etudes and 26 solos for intermediate and advanced levels. Book | $30.00 | 0105B

Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum

Championship Corps-Style Contest Solos

By Michael Colgrass Book | $14.00 | LG00631

By Jay Wanamaker

Snare Drum: The Competition Collection

For the Intermediate-Advanced Snare Drummer

Seven innovative rudimental snare drum solos composed in the drum-corps style. These musical contest solos include a number of visual effects, as well as the newest in corps-style rudiments. Book | $12.00 | 2428

Solos & Duets for Snare Drum By Louie Bellson

Graded Solos for the Elementary-Intermediate Level By Thomas A. Brown

These solos can be used to augment regular method books, and as supplementary lesson material and contest solos for state and local contests. Book | $12.00 | EL03682

This exclusive collection includes some of the last few snare drum solos Louie ever wrote. Book | $18.00 | 34470

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SNARE DRUM Duets Alfred’s Complete Snare Drum Duets By Sandy Feldstein and Dave Black

Correlating page-by-page with books 1 and 2 of Alfred’s Drum Method, this book will supplement and reinforce any method by incorporating newly learned rudiments and snare drum techniques in a fun-to-play context! Book | $18.00 | 39600

Alfred’s Rudimental Duets

For Intermediate Snare Drummers By Jay Wanamaker Book | $12.00 | 16582

Dynamic Duets for Snare Drum

15 Beginning Duets for the Musical Drummer By Brian Slawson

This collection contains a variety of performance pieces aimed at nurturing a musical approach to snare drumming. Students are exposed to the use of dynamics in a gradual, coherent fashion, making it easy to understand their use as one of the greatest vehicles for expression in music NEW! Part(s) | $18.00 | 42779

Solos Cave Dance

Snare Drum Solo with Foot Pedal Instrument By Glenn Kotche

This piece is inspired by Flamenco dance performances the author experienced while in Malaga, Spain, featuring various combinations of folk dances that are strung together into a performance; hence, the constantly shifting tempos and feels that occur within the piece. NEW! Score & Parts | $10.00 | 40961

Aquamarine

By Haskell W. Harr $10.00 | 0257B

Coordination

Stick to It

Flamacue Quickstep

Syncopating the Single Drag

Here’s to the Ratamacue

Tourmaline

Parade of the Clicking Sticks

Yankee Doodle Paradiddle

By John S. Pratt $10.00 | PERC00031 By John S. Pratt $10.00 | PERC00033 By John S. Pratt $10.00 | PERC00032

By G.W. Lotzenhiser $10.00 | PERC00027

By Wally Barnett $12.00 | CBS00091 By John S. Pratt $12.00 | PERC00035 By Haskell W. Harr $8.00 | FDS00187 By G.W. Lotzenhiser $10.00 | PERC00030

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KEYBOARD PERCUSSION Methods, Supplemental, & Technique Fundamental Method for Mallets By Mitchell Peters

The method contains an abundance of essential exercises and etudes for both 2- and 4-mallet technique in two convenient volumes! Covers the grip, stroke, playing position, reading and technical studies, and more! The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

Learn to Play Keyboard Percussion!

A Carefully Graded Method That Develops Well-Rounded Musicianship By Sandy Feldstein and David Gilbert Book 1 | $20.00 | 740

Comb Bound Book 1 | $58.00 | 11806 Comb Bound Book 2 | $64.00 | 11807

Mallet Control

Mallet Percussion Workout

By George Lawrence Stone Book | $22.00 | 32752

By Kristen Shiner McGuire

For the Xylophone (Marimba, Vibraphone, Vibraharp)

A Methods Companion for All: Beginners Through Professionals This book fills a gap in mallet method books—learning sequences to build confidence and ability in sight-reading; developing smooth, even rolls; becoming more ambidextrous and getting chops together all over the instrument. NEW! Book | $20.00 | 98-0578126531

Modern Mallet Method A Progressive Lesson Plan Combining Technique, Theory, and Harmony

By Phil Kraus / ed. Doug Allan Book 1 | $40.00 | HAB00023 Book 2 | $44.00 | HAB00024

Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone By Morris Goldenberg / musical interpretations and editing by Anthony J. Cirone

As well as studies and etudes, this book includes excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for keyboard percussion instruments. This book is the primary source for keyboard percussion players to learn technique and repertoire. Book | $36.00 | 0505B

Percussion Keyboard Technic Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Bells

By Thomas McMillan Book | $22.00 | PROBK00678

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Simple Steps to Keyboard Percussion By Anthony J. Cirone Book | $16.00 | EL03680


KEYBOARD PERCUSSION Collections

4 Mallet Democracy for Marimba

Contemporary Etudes for 3 & 4 Mallets

By Jack Van Geem / ed. Anthony J. Cirone Book | $18.00 | EL03684

Harry Breuer’s Mallet Solo Collection

Studies and Etudes for Developing 4-Mallet Independence

4-Mallet Marimba Solos

For the Beginning to Intermediate Student By Anthony J. Cirone Book | $24.00 | EL03860

Mallet Percussion: The Competition Collection Graded Solos for the Elementary–Intermediate Level By Thomas A. Brown Book | $12.00 | EL03683

Marimba: 7 Bach Chorales

By Karen Ervin Pershing Book | $16.00 | 19626

For Any Keyboard Percussion Instrument

By Harry Breuer Book, with Piano Accompaniment | $26.00 | 143

Dynamic Solos for Mallets By Brian Slawson

An appealing array of performance pieces designed to foster a musical approach to keyboard playing. Students are exposed to the use of dynamics in a gradual, coherent fashion, making it easy to understand their use as one of the essential vehicles for expression in music.

By Johann Sebastian Bach / ed. Vida Chenoweth Book | $24.00 | EL03861

NEW! Book | $18.00 | 41062

Master Technique Builders for Vibraphone and Marimba

11 Early- to Late-Intermediate Solos for the Developing Mallet Player

Two- and Four-Mallet Technical Exercises by Leading Concert and Recording Artists By Anthony J. Cirone Book | $26.00 | EL03209

Fundamental Solos for Mallets By Mitchell Peters Book | $14.00 | 17321

The Gershwin Mallet Collection

15 Bach Inventions

5 Classics Arranged for Marimba and Vibraphone

By Morris Lang Book | $16.00 | HAB00044

Titles include: ‘S Wonderful • I Got Rhythm • They Can’t Take That Away from Me • Summertime • Oh, Lady Be Good.

For All Mallet Instruments

Classic Festival Solos (Mallet Percussion)

The music of George Gershwin / arr. Anders Åstrand

Book | $44.00 | 30727

Many of the solos appear on state contest lists. Volume 1 Solo Book | $12.00 | EL03748 Volume 1 Piano Acc. | $16.00 | EL03749 Volume 2 Solo Book | $12.00 | EL03897 Volume 2 Piano Acc. | $16.00 | EL03898

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KEYBOARD PERCUSSION

Masterpieces for Marimba

A Collection from the Finest Musical Literature to Meet the Needs of the Percussion Keyboard By Thomas McMillan Book | $18.00 | PROBK01202

Play It Again!

5 Beginning-Level Solos for the Developing Mallet Player By Vivian Woods

The pieces included in this collection are melodic and fun to play, perfect for recitals, and can be played on a four-octave marimba (some on a three-octave instrument).

Mental and Manual Calisthenics

NEW! Book | $16.00 | 40507

For the Modern Mallet Player By Elden (Buster) Bailey Book | $42.00 | HAA440023

Solos for Marimba, Xylophone or Vibes

Mexican Murals

By Art Jolliff Book | $32.00 | EL03200

By Thomas A. Brown Book | $20.00 | PERC00060

Velocity Warm-Ups for Jazz Vibraphone

Mirror from Another

By Charles Dowd Book | $26.00 | EL03172

By David Friedman Book | $30.00 | 0335B

The Wizard of Oz Mallet Collection

Music of the Masters, Volume V: Unaccompanied Solos for Marimba

Music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg / arr. Anders Åstrand

Two-, Three-, and Four-Mallet Solos for the Advancing Student

For Marimba

92 Improvisational Patterns for Jazz Vibraphone and Marimba

A Collection of Solo Pieces for Vibraphone

5 Songs Arranged for Marimba and Vibraphone

Titles include: Over the Rainbow • If I Only Had a Brain • We’re Off to See the Wizard • If I Were King of the Forest • Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead.

Transcr. and ed. Anthony J. Cirone Book & CD | $36.00 | PERC9524

Book | $44.00 | 39466

Portraits in Melody

50 Studies for Marimba and Xylophone By Anthony J. Cirone Book | $22.00 | EL02419

Solos Fiddle-Faddle

For Solo Xylophone or Marimba with Piano Accompaniment By Leroy Anderson

Written in a classic song-and-trio form, it is based on the childhood nursery song “Three Blind Mice.” Arranged for solo xylophone or marimba with piano accompaniment, this is an excellent alternative to the numerous xylophone rags or other grade 4 solos on state solo and ensemble lists. NEW! Score & Parts | $18.00 | 40555

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Rhapsody in Blue

By George Gershwin / arr. Linda Maxey A spectacular arrangement for solo marimba and piano! Includes a CD with full piano accompaniment and full performance, broken into major sections for easy rehearsal. Marimba Solo & CD Level 5 | $44.00 | 28270

Fantasy on a Shona Theme

For Solo Vibraphone or Marimba

By Glenn Kotche Vibraphone or Marimba Solo | $16.00 | 30246


KEYBOARD PERCUSSION Duets & Trios Classic Mallet Trios—Beethoven

4 Classics Arranged for Orchestra Bells, Vibraphone, and Marimba Music by Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Brian Slawson

These selections work as individual pieces or in a four-movement capacity. This “mini-symphony” reveals the importance of key relationships, tempo relationships, and contrasting dynamics. NEW! Book | $36.00 | 42778

Classic Mallet Trios–Bach

4 Classics Arranged for Orchestra Bells, Vibraphone, and Marimba Music by Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. Brian Slawson

Wonderfully suited for solo & ensemble applications and sure to thrill audiences in concert settings. Titles: Musette in D • Sheep May Safely Graze • Minuet in G • Gavotte (from French Suite No. 5). NEW! Book | $36.00 | 40823

Classic Mallet Trios–Tchaikovsky

4 Classics Arranged for Orchestra Bells, Vibraphone, and Marimba Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky / arr. Brian Slawson

Titles include: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy • March Slav • Sleeping Beauty Waltz • 1812 Overture. NEW! Book | $36.00 | 40506

Also Available

Classic Mallet Trios

Classics Arranged for Marimba and Vibraphone

Music by Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frederic Handel, Georges Bizet, and Alessandro Scarlatti / arr. Brian Slawson Volume 1 | $36.00 | 37479 Volume 2 | $36.00 | 38962

Harry Breuer’s Mallet Solo Collection

Accompaniments Arranged for 2 Marimbists (1 Instrument)

By Harry Breuer / arr. Karen Ervin Pershing Book | $26.00 | 19610

Mallet Duets for the Student & Teacher

Sight-Reading Duets Playable on One Marimba By Karen Ervin Pershing

Music of the Masters, Volume II: Marimba Duets

By Jacques Mazas and Ignaz Pleyel / transcr. and ed. Anthony J. Cirone Book | $26.00 | PERC9502

This unique collection of original sightreading duets features a challenging teacher’s part as well as a simplified student part. The teacher and student alternate playing the top line.

Sight-Reading Duets for Beginning Mallet Players

Book 1 | $16.00 | 19607 Book 2 | $16.00 | 17325

Third Handel Sonata for Marimba and Piano

Music of the Masters, Volume I: Marimba Duets By Jacques Mazas and Ignaz Pleyel / transcr. and ed. Anthony J. Cirone Book | $28.00 | PERC9501

By Karen Ervin Pershing Book | $16.00 | 20608

Transcr. Willard Musser, Robert Campbell, and Sandy Feldstein Book | $14.00 | 0103B

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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES Keyboard Percussion Ensembles

A Beatles Medley: 1963–’64

Locked Out of Heaven

Words and music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney / arr. Jeff Moore

Words and music by Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, and Ari Levine / arr. Patrick Moore

Songs from Liverpool (For 7 Players)

This medley is a tribute to the early years of the Beatles. The songs selected featured each of the “Fab Four” on lead vocals along with Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney’s signature early grooves. NEW! Score & Parts Level 3 | $38.00 | 40834

Bella

For Mallet Ensemble, Opt. Hand Percussion and Drumset

For Mallet Ensemble, Bass Guitar, Timpani, Congas, and Drumset

From Bruno Mars’ second studio album, this new wave, funk, and reggae rock song about the feelings brought about by a relationship infused with positive emotions was a huge commercial success. NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42668

Mercy, Mercy

Words and music by Carlos Santana, Chester Thompson, and Sterling Crew / arr. Frank Kumor

For Mallet Ensemble, Bass Guitar and Drumset

The addition of the optional surdos, tamborim, pandiero, and timbau parts gives the ensemble an authentic samba-school style.

This arrangement of Joe Zawinul’s “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” pays homage to the Buddy Rich Big Band. The piece is scored for orchestra bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba 1, marimba 2, bass guitar, and drumset.

NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 41031

Bugler’s Holiday

For Mallet Ensemble (For 5 Players)

Arr. Oliver Molina

NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 40962

By Leroy Anderson / arr. Justin Koszarek

Por Una Cabeza

Scored for three xylophone “soloists” and two accompanying marimbas, this medium-level ensemble will be a great addition to any library.

Arr. Stephen Primatic

NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42664

Cantina Band (from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) For Mallet Ensemble, Bass Guitar and Drumset (For 7 Players) Music by John Williams / arr. Eric Kalver

One of the most well-known Star Wars themes is now available for mallet ensemble! This seven-player arrangement will become a favorite for fans of all ages! Instrumentation includes orchestra bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba 1, marimba 2, optional bass guitar, and drumset.

For 3 to 9 Players

This arrangement is based on the version from The Tango Project. It was originally written for three performers on a single 5-octave marimba. It was then expanded for a full ensemble to augment the arrangement, but can still be performed as a trio if desired. NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 40530

The Prayer

Words and music by Carol Bayer Sager and David Foster / arr. Kirk J. Gay This medium-advanced arrangement for percussion ensemble requires four mallets by both the vibraphone and marimba players.

NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42665

NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42669

John Lennon Holiday Medley

Star Wars Medley

Imagine / Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (For Mallet Ensemble, Bass Guitar and Drumset) (For 8 Players)

Words and music by John Lennon and Yoko Ono / arr. Jeff Moore

For 9 Players

By John Williams / arr. Eric Kalver

The ensemble parts have been arranged to capture the essence of these iconic songs, while providing plenty of teaching and learning opportunities about harmony, melody, rhythm, and feel.

This medley consists of three of the most popular Star Wars themes from the original trilogy by the great film composer, John Williams: “Star Wars Main Theme,” “May the Force Be with You,” and “Darth Vader’s Theme (The Imperial March).”

NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42667

NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 40776

Karate (Everybody’s Everything) For 11 Players

Words and music by Tyron Moss and Milton Brown / arr. Patrick Moore The marimba 1 and 2 parts have been written so they can be performed on the same marimba, or on separate marimbas if preferred. The electric bass part can also be doubled on a bass marimba if available. NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 40775

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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES Ensemble Collections

15 Percussion Ensembles

The Mexican Collection, Volume I

By Sandy Feldstein Book Level 1 | $20.00 | PERC9606

By Thomas A. Brown Volume I $50.00 | 0411B

For 4 Players

For Percussion Sextet

The Anthony J. Cirone Intermediate Percussion Ensemble Collection

Percussion Ensemble Collection

By Anthony J. Cirone Conductor Score & Parts| $80.00 | 28271

The leveling and diverse group of styles makes this series excellent training material, as well as enjoyable for young players.

For Percussion Sextet

4 Ensembles for 6 Players By Harold Farberman

Level I | $40.00 | EL03854 Level II | $44.00 | EL03855

Percussion Ensembles for Young Performers: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, & Accessories By John Kinyon Book | $12.00 | 780

Simple Steps to Percussion Ensemble

By Anthony J. Cirone All Instrument Parts Level 1 | $16.00 | EL03693 Conductor Level 1 | $16.00 | EL03693C

Multiple Percussion

English Suite (7 movements) By William Kraft / ed. Joel Leach Part(s) Level 4 | $38.00 | HAA440012

The Multi-Etude Collection

By Daniel B. Meador, acc. CD by Tyler Smith and Daniel B. Meador This collection is a fresh and exciting new group of solos for the beginning multiple percussionist. Whether you are looking for your first multi solo, materials to complement your beginning method, or just a great audition or contest etude, this assortment of material will do the trick. NEW! Book & CD | $20.00 | 39377

Multiple Percussion Solos

Six Percussion Solos Designed to Introduce the Drummer to Multiple Percussion Playing By Roy Burns and Sandy Feldstein Intermediate | $14.00 | HAB00095 Advanced | $18.00 | HAB00096

Music for Multi-Percussion: A World View By James Campbell and Julie Hill Book | $18.00 | 31393

Portraits for Multiple Percussion

50 Solos for Multiple Percussion Setup Based on the Rhythms of Portraits in Rhythm

By Anthony J. Cirone Percussion Ensemble Level 6 | $34.00 | PERC9607

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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES Percussion Ensembles Drum Celebration For 14 Players

By Stanley Leonard This work highlights the sounds of instruments that, through the ages, have related the spirit of humankind to the rhythms of life, the heartbeat of the earth, and the motion of history. NEW! Score & Parts | $40.00 | 42666

The Pink Panther Medley (Inspector Clouseau and The Pink Panther Theme) For Percussion Octet and Bass Guitar By Henry Mancini / arr. Kirk Gay

Both themes showcase Mancini’s clever, jazzy writing and musical comic wit. NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 39029

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) For 10 Players

Words and music by Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry / arr. Patrick Moore NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 40508

Steel Drum Ensembles For a Minimum of Five Steel Drums, Plus Drumset, and Optional Bass Guitar

25 or 6 to 4

Words and music by Robert Lamm / arr. Patrick Moore NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42670

Any Way You Want It

Words and music by Neal Schon and Steve Perry / arr. Patrick Moore NEW! Score & Parts | $36.00 | 40509

Bang the Drum All Day

By Todd Rundgren / arr. Aaron Ziegler NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 40554

Behind Blue Eyes

Words and music by Peter Townshend / arr. Oliver Molina NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42671

Don’t Stop Believin’

Words and music by Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon, and Steve Perry / arr. Aaron Ziegler NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42674

Bella

Words and music by Carlos Santana, Chester Thompson, and Sterling Crew / arr. Oliver Molina NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42672

Chileno Bay

By Thom Hasenpflug NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42673

Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) Words and music by Carlos Santana and Tom Coster / arr. Patrick Moore NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 40510

Jump

Words and music by Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and David Lee Roth / arr. Aaron Ziegler NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42675

Let My Love Open the Door

Words and music by Peter Townshend / arr. Melinda Leoce NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42704

Tribute to Spree Simon

Composed by Aldwyn Roberts / arr. Aaron Ziegler NEW! Score & Parts | $38.00 | 42839

Also Available Cheeseburger in Paradise

By Jimmy Buffet / arr. Jeff Moore Score & Parts | $36.00 | 34462

Limbo & Marianne

Arr. Jeff Moore Score & Parts | $38.00 | 34464

Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)

Margaritaville

Jamaica Farewell

Yellowbird

Arr. Julie Hill Score & Parts | $36.00 | 37485

Arr. Jeff Moore Score & Parts | $38.00 | 34463

By Jimmy Buffet / arr. Kirk Gay Score & Parts | $36.00 | 34465 Arr. Jeff Moore Score & Parts | $36.00 | 37490

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Beginning Steel Drum By Othello Molineaux

A complete method for learning to play lead steel drum. Book, CD, & Poster | $34.00 | EL03959CD


TIMPANI Methods, Supplemental, & Technique Fundamental Method for Timpani

Saul Goodman: Modern Method for Timpani

Learn the basics of timpani playing in a practical and musical way with numerous sticking, tuning and eartraining exercises, plus over 60 musical etudes in a variety of styles organized in four clear sections.

The Complete Timpani Method

By Mitchell Peters

Comb Bound Book | $64.00 | 4312

By Saul Goodman / ed. Roland Kohloff and Gary Werdesheim Book | $40.00 | 11424A

Basic Theory • Technique • Intonation • Timpani Repertoire from the Classics By Alfred Friese and Alexander Lepak Book | $44.00 | HAB00011

Fundamental Solos for Timpani 15 Intermediate-Level Solos for the Developing Timpanist By Mitchell Peters Book | $18.00 | 16927

Seventeen Technical Studies for Timpani By Stanley Leonard

The studies in this book are musical explorations in varied settings. They are designed to develop technical and musical skill in timpani performance. NEW! Part(s) | $16.00 | 42782

Collections Contest & Recital Solos for Timpani

Percussion Recital Series: Timpani

By Salvatore Rabbio Book | $18.00 | 37480

Portraits for Timpani

11 Intermediate-Level Solos for the Developing Timpanist

Dynamic Solos for Timpani By Brian Slawson Book | $18.00 | 39038

The Musical Timpanist

Five Contemporary Solos Based on the Orchestral Repertoire By Jeffrey Peyton Book | $30.00 | TS1

The Orchestral Timpanist

Techniques and Etudes for Developing the Art of Timpani Playing By Anthony J. Cirone Book | $22.00 | EL02768

By Steve Houghton and George Nishigomi Book & CD | $44.00 | PERC9615CD

50 Studies for Timpani

By Anthony J. Cirone Book | $24.00 | HAB00114

Timpani: The Solo Collection

Graded Works for 2, 3, and 4 Drums By Thomas A. Brown Book | $22.00 | EL03456

The Well-Tempered Timpanist

770 Technical Studies for the Practicing Timpanist By Charles Dowd Book | $26.00 | EL02808

Four Duets for Timpani (For Three to Six Drums) By Stanley Leonard

This collection of duets provides musical and technical challenges for two timpanists performing on three, four, five, and six drums. NEW! Part(s) | $16.00 | 42781

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TIMPANI / WORLD PERCUSSION Solos Echoes of Eight (For Solo Timpani)

By Stanley Leonard

Based on some of the rhythmic timpani passages from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8. Beethoven’s unique use of octaves on the timpani part is a particular focus of this solo, expanding this compositional technique into contemporary music language for the timpani. NEW! Part(s) | $10.00 | 42780

Ballad for the Dance

By Saul Goodman Parts Level 5 | $12.00 | 88841X

World Percussion Methods, DVDs, & Resources Adventures in Rhythm, Vol. 2: Close-Up on Bongos and Timbales Featuring Richie Gajate-Garcia

Richie teaches essential patterns used in playing bongos, timbales, maracas, guiro, and cowbell, while explaining their place in the context of a Latin rhythm section. DVD | $48.00 | 30-LPV130D

African Drumming

Babatunde Olatunji (featuring special performances with members of Drums of Passion) DVD | $30.00 | 908066

Afro-Latin Rhythm Dictionary

A Complete Dictionary for All Musicians By Thomas A. Brown Handy Guide | $12.00 | 2427

Afro-Brazilian Percussion Guide, Book 1: Introduction By Kirk Brundage Book | $32.00 | 98-37059

Afro-Brazilian Percussion Guide, Book 2: Carnaval By Kirk Brundage Book | $32.00 | 98-37060

Afro-Brazilian Percussion Guide, Book 3: Candomblé By Kirk Brundage Book | $32.00 | 98-37061

Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along for Drumset/Percussion By Joe McCarthy

Learn to play contemporary Afro-Cuban music in a big band setting. The book and CD includes six charts from the Grammy® Award-winning Caribbean Jazz Project album, Afro-Bop Alliance. Book & CD | $40.00 | 31883 DVD | $40.00 | 34636

Also Available Joe McCarthy’s Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along Series,Volume 2

Groove Development and Chart Interpretation Joe McCarthy NEW! DVD | $40.00 | 98-40824

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WORLD PERCUSSION HEADER Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now, From Kalani! All About Bongos Book & Enhanced CD | $36.00 | 21458

All About Congas Book & Enhanced CD | $40.00 | 21453

All About Hand Percussion Book & Enhanced CD | $38.00 | 28993

All About Jembe Book & Enhanced CD | $36.00 | 20617

Also Available Together in Rhythm

A Facilitator’s Guide to Drum Circle Music Book & DVD | $52.00 | 22002

The Amazing Jamnasium

A Playful Companion to Together in Rhythm Book & CD | $40.00 | 23193

World Rhythms! Arts Program presents West African Drum & Dance A Yankadi-Macrou Celebration

By Kalani and Ryan M. Camara Teacher’s Guide (Book, DVD, & CD) | $80.00 | 24451 Student Book | $12.00 | 24449

The Art of Playing Timbales, Vol. 1

Changuito: A Master’s Approach to Timbales

By Victor Rendón Book & CD | $50.00 | 83-MIM003

Topics include set-up, tuning, the clave, fills, independence exercises, listening recommendations, and a glossary of terms.

Billy Martin: Riddim—Claves of African Origin

Book & CD | $54.00 | 0111B

A complete guide for developing rhythms, solos, and traditional timbale techniques

By Changuito (José Luis Quintana) written in collaboration with Chuck Silverman

By Billy Martin / ed. Dan Thress Book & CD | $50.00 | 83-MIM005

Conga Masters: Changuito and Giovanni Duets

The Drum Along Drum Circle Video

The influence of traditional rudiments, bata, tabla and the two players’ own melodic inventions come to life in a display of some of the most spiritual and soulful drumming in the world.

Essential High-Spirit, High-Energy Hand Drumming Rhythms DVD | $50.00 | 908067

Giovanni Hidalgo and José Luis Quintana “Changuito”

DVD (English & Spanish) | $40.00 | 25438

FINALE PRINTMUSIC

TOOLS FOR YOUR IMAGINATION

MakeMusic’s most popular version of music notation software includes everything a drummer needs to get started including the featured percussion and mallet fonts.

Bring your compositions to life with Garritan’s award-winning library, featuring authentic world percussion and heart-pumping drumline virtual instruments.

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WORLD PERCUSSION

Drum Atlas: Volume 1

An Introduction to Hand Percussion, Vol. 1: Congas

From the catchy rhythms of Cuba to the complex patterns of India, this book will give you all the tools you need to infuse your drumming with a new and unique flavor.

Learn to assemble three types of conga stands, how to tune the congas, what pitch is appropriate for each size of conga, the four basic hits, special accents and sounds, and more.

Book & CD | $60.00 | 33496

DVD | $30.00 | 30-LPVC101D

Drum Circle: A Guide to World Percussion

Just Another Day in the Park

This unique guide to world percussion features descriptions and performance techniques for 28 different instruments, plus exercises, traditional rhythms, and cultural information

Featuring Raul Rekow, Karl Perazzo, and Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez DVD | $34.00 | 905744

Book & CD | $40.00 | 20610 Book | $22.00 | 20609 Enhanced CD | $20.00 | 20611

By Ted Reed Book | $14.00 | 17312

Drum Styles from Around the World

By Chalo Eduardo and Frank Kumor

Featuring Wilson “Chembo” Corniel

Nine Sizzling Performances Featuring All-Star Legendary Musicians

Latin Rhythms for Drums and Timbales

The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion & Drum Set Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano, Guitar, Horns, & Strings By Ed Uribe Book & 2 CDs | $60.00 | PERC9620CD

The Essence of Brazilian Percussion & Drum Set By Ed Uribe

Each rhythm is presented separately with background information, musical examples, and exercises.

Learn Bongos, Hand Percussion, Congas, & Timbales from Richie Gajate-Garcia

Book & CD | $60.00 | EL03920CD

Giovanni Hidalgo: Conga Virtuoso This special bilingual program offers a three-part conga masterclass on rhythms, techniques and improvisation. DVD (English & Spanish) | $60.00 | 906291

Hand Drums for Beginners An Easy Beginning Method By John Marshall

Learn to play rhythms from all over the world. Book & CD | $35.00 | 19328 Book | $15.00 | 19327 CD | $20.00 | 19329

Introduction to Brazilian Percussion Featuring Cassio Duarte

Discover the history, playing techniques, and tuning of the pandeiro, tamborim, surdo, timbal, repinique, and many other Brazilian percussion instruments.

Play Bongos & Hand Percussion Now: The Basics & Beyond Book & 2 CDs (Spanish Text Included) | $54.00 | 0637B

Play Congas Now: The Basics & Beyond Book & 2 CDs (Spanish Text Included) | $50.00 | 0434B

Play Timbales Now: The Basics & Beyond Book & 2 CDs (Spanish Text Included) | $50.00 | 0736B

DVD | $26.00 | 30-LPV136D

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WORLD PERCUSSION Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique

Ritmos Básicos: Batería

By Ted Reed

By Rogelio Maya

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

Starting with a brief introduction to the fundamentals, the Basic Rhythms series will show you how to play some of the most popular Latin rhythms with ease and confidence.

Book | $14.00 | 17316

The Rhythmic Construction of a Salsa Tune Featuring Pablo “Chino” Nuñez Vol. 1 DVD | $30.00 | 30-LPVC201D Vol. 2 DVD | $50.00 | 30-LPV202D

Para Principiantes

Book & CD (Spanish) | $30.00 | 62-MM603

Supernatural Rhythm & Grooves Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo

This program features five songs from Carlos Santana’s Grammy® Award-winning album Supernatural performed by an all-star band. DVD & CD Package | $80.00 | 902925

The Rhythmic Construction of World Music Featuring Steve Thornton

Steve Thornton discusses how to create a rhythm section for four separate world music tunes, in addition to detailing four different 6 rhythms: samba, 8 , calypso, and inang. DVD | $40.00 | 30-PV135N-DVD

This unique series from Brad Dutz is designed to show the beginning hand drummer a fun and creative approach to playing immediately.

Have Fun Playing Bongos Steps One & Two DVD | $40.00 | 905854

Have Fun Playing Congas Steps One & Two DVD | $40.00 | 905855

Have Fun Playing Djembe Steps One & Two DVD | $40.00 | 905856

Also Available Have Fun Playing Hand Drums (For Bongo, Conga and Djembe Drums)

A Fun, Musical, Hands-On Book and CD for Beginning Hand Drummers of All Ages By Ben James

This book and audio package is for all beginners who want to learn how to play the bongos, congas, and djembe drums in a fun and musical way. Book & CD | $40.00 | 0106B

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MISCELLANEOUS Educational Books, DVDs, & Manuals

The Brush Revolution

Drummer’s Guide to Odd Time Signatures

By Florian Alexandru-Zorn

By Rick Landwehr Book & CD | $40.00 | 34099

(How to Evolve Your Language to Musicianship) This DVD (featuring PDFs of each exercise) includes drum techniques for both the beginner and advanced drummer, helping you enhance your creativity. Using these new concepts, you will be able to create new sounds and rhythms that are only playable with brushes. NEW! DVD | $50.00 | 20244G

Building Percussion Technique

For Snare Drum, Bass Drum, and Keyboard Percussion Instruments By Sandy Feldstein

A supplement to any beginning method for snare drum, bass drum, and keyboard percussion instruments. All exercises can be played as duets on the snare drum or combined with the keyboard parts for ensemble performance. Book | $12.00 | EL03638

Command Performances for Percussion

Competition Solos for Snare Drum, Marimba, and Timpani

Master the Art of Playing in Odd Time Signatures

The Drummer’s Toolkit

The Most Complete Reference Guide Available By Dave Black

Learn how to choose between the various types of heads, cymbals, and drumsticks to get just the sound you want, arrange your drumset in a way that’s right for you, and make adjustments and repairs that will keep your equipment in prime condition. Book & DVD | $40.00 | 22646

The Essence of Brushes

The Reigning Master of Brushes Shares with You the “Real Stuff” of Playing Brushes By Ed Thigpen

Ed explains and demonstrates the essential strokes and sounds of the brushes and their applications to different rhythmic patterns and musical forms. Trio performances incorporate the concepts and techniques and cover a wide range of musical styles.

By Anthony J. Cirone

DVD | $50.00 | 908065

This collection is the perfect sourcebook for material that meets or exceeds recital and performance requirements. These are exciting and challenging contemporary percussion solos for today’s student

Essential Dictionary of Orchestration

Book | $32.00 | 0354B

Drum Rhythm Speller By Harold M. Shlimovitz

By Dave Black and Tom Gerou

Designed for quick and easy reference, this book includes those much-needed instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone quality descriptions, technical pitfalls, useful scoring tips, and much more!

A systemized set of worksheets for supplementing any elementary class or private method.

Pocket Size Book | $18.00 | 17894

Worksheets | $14.00 | EL01063

Primitive Percussion Instruments for Modern Use

Drum Therapy

Healing with the Drumset: A Powerful Resource for Drum Teachers and Therapists of Students with Disabilities

How to Make Drums, Tom-Toms & Rattles By Bernard S. Mason Book | $20.00 | 218899

By Pat Gesualdo

The revolutionary Drum Therapy system developed by author Pat Gesualdo, is a comprehensive resource that contains material for the student/patient and the teacher/therapist. Book & CD | $34.00 | 35022

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MISCELLANEOUS

How to Tune Your Drums

Play at First Sight

By Dave Black

By Lalo Davila

The Most Complete Reference Guide Available Written in an easy-to-use, step-by-step format with lots of photographs and diagrams, this one-stop sourcebook covers everything you need to effectively and consistently tune your drums. Handy Guide | $11.00 | 20426

How to Write a Fast & Easy Drum Chart

An Innovative, No-Hassle Approach to Writing Drum Charts for Drummers and Composers By Liz Ficalora

Develop an innovative and simple approach to drum chart writing that takes almost no time to learn. Charting a song will help you play with greater accuracy, ensuring that you play the song correctly the first time and every time. NEW! Book & CD | $40.00 | 39097

The Ultimate Musician’s Guide to Better Sight-Reading Enjoy a unique and comprehensive approach to help improve sight-reading skills. It will strengthen your ability to recognize rhythms quickly and perform them as confidently as possible. Book & CD | $46.00 | 27032

Progressive Steps to Bass Drum Technique for the Modern Drummer By Ted Reed Book | $14.00 | 17315

Recording Drums

The Complete Guide By Mike Major

Mike Major leads you through the complex and often misunderstood art of recording drums.

Pat Petrillo’s Learn to Read Rhythms...Better!

NEW! Book | $70.00 | 54-1133788920

By Pat Petrillo 2 DVDs | $60.00 | 98-8527129

A Rhythmic Primer

The Interactive Reading Boot Camp That Comes with a Teacher!

Percussion Repair and Maintenance A Performer’s Technical Manual By Mark Bonfoey

A performer’s technical manual on repair and maintenance of all standard percussion equipment. Contains 116 graphic illustrations on repair techniques and instrument construction. Book | $30.00 | EL03285

A Percussionist’s Guide to Check Patterns

Building a Fundamental Rhythmic Vocabulary By Thom Hannum Book & CD | $40.00 | 32040

Rhythm Brought to Life By Ed Thigpen

A rhythmic primer for all instrumentalists, vocalists, and musicologists! Rhythm Brought to Life is a foolproof way to analyze, read, and play written rhythms. Written by jazz legend Ed Thigpen, this basic and systematic method gives a thorough foundation for understanding and interpreting rhythm. Book & CD | $28.00 | 0435S Manual & CD | $22.00 | 0435T

Rock Science DrumChannel.com Drum Trivia Game Join the Rock Alliance, Beat the Competition

A board game for 2–6 players. Players answer questions about drum myths, drummers past and present, and more. Each question has three levels of difficulty: Poser, Fan, and Scientist, covering players and performances of all genres. NEW! Board Game | $80.00 | 99-RSBG004DRC

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MISCELLANEOUS

Scoring for Percussion

Time Awareness for All Musicians

By H. Owen Reed and Joel Leach, with Deanna Hudgins Book & CD-ROM | $50.00 | 30286

A handy study, practice, and resource guide for all musicians who are seeking to improve their music-making abilities. And while a good number of the exercises can be sung or played on any instrument, the reader is encouraged to tap these rhythms out: playing your thighs with your hands, for example.

And the Instruments of the Percussion Family

Sixty Second Solos

For Snare Drum, Timpani and Mallet Instruments By Sean J. Kennedy

Each solo contains performance notes, addressing instrumentspecific techniques and programmatic suggestions that enable the performer to bring the pieces to life. Approximately one minute in duration, each solo is perfect as audition material and a great addition to any middle school or high school concert program. NEW! Book | $18.00 | 41420

Solo Expressions for the Beginning Percussionist By James Campbell

Solo Expressions for the Beginning Percussionist is a sequential introduction of skills, techniques and knowledge through the performance of 40 solos. The play-along CD includes all solos and an introduction track for each that allows the player to experience the meter, volume, tempo and style before they begin to play. Book & 2 CDs | $30.00 | 27718

The Sound of Brushes By Ed Thigpen

A step-by-step guide that develops total mastery of the art of brush playing. Book & 2 CDs | $54.00 | EL03694CD

Sticks ‘n’ Skins

A Photography Book About the World of Drumming

By Peter Erskine

Book & CD | $38.00 | 24438

Traps: The Incredible Story of Vintage Drums (1865–1965) By Daniel Glass with John Aldridge

An in-depth and highly entertaining DVD designed to introduce modern drummers to the evolution of their instrument. This DVD brings together an unprecedented collection of vintage gear. 2 DVDs | $40.00 | DV30030001

Ultimate Beginner Tech Start Series®: Drum Programming Basics By Lee Levin

Lee Levin’s approach takes the mystery out of drum programming with clear, practical examples and procedures. Book & CD (CD contains Audio Examples & GM Files) | $40.00 | 0182B

Understanding Rhythm A Guide to Reading Music By Michael Lauren

Whether you are just learning to read music, or you’re an established player who wants to supplement your repertoire, this book will help you understand and execute the most common rhythms found in popular music. Book | $22.00 | MMBK0010

Volume 1

Through the Lens of Music Photographer Rob Shanahan

By Jules Follett and Lissa Wales

By Rob Shanahan

Discover the heartbeat of music in this 560-page full colour coffee table book that features never-before-seen photos and stories of legendary artists including Louie Bellson (Benny Goodman), Jim Keltner (Bob Dylan), Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley), Ginger Baker (Cream), Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), and many more.

Hardcover Book | $90.00 | 98-0615539423

With the foreword by Ringo Starr, and quotes from rockers such as Neil Peart, Edgar Winter, Billy Squier, Tommy Lee, and Joe Walsh, this 224 page hardcover photo book is getting rave reviews and will please photography and music fans alike.

11.25” x 12.25” Book | $150.00 | 98-0615282886

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PERCUSSION IN THE CLASSROOM HEADER

Be a hands-on music maker! Name Games

Activities for Rhythmic Development By Doug Goodkin Game | $30.00 | BMR08008

Sound Ideas

Activities for the Percussion Circle By Doug Goodkin

This book includes more than 35 activities organized by musical, linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, and personal intelligence. Book | $36.00 | 0716B

That’s So Orff!

Lessons, Songs, and Activities for the Elementary Classroom

Conga Town

Percussion Ensembles for Upper Elementary and Middle School By Jim Solomon

Teachers can make their classes come alive with this wonderful collection of 12 percussion ensemble arrangements with a “conga focus.”

By Jennifer Kamradt

This reproducible book offers appealing new lessons for the elementary music classroom by incorporating improvisation, movement, and props. NEW! Book & Data CD (Reproducible) | $50.00 | 42360

Book | $26.00 | BMR08002

D.R.U.M.: Discipline, Respect, and Unity Through Music By Jim Solomon

Kids love drums! The sight, sound, power, and feel are tremendous motivators for many students. Useful for general music classes and special groups, this book is a terrific learning tool with unlimited potential!

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Book | $30.00 | BMR08009

Also Available for the Classroom

About Time

18 Rhythm-Stick-Routines for Reading and Playing By Andrew Briggs NEW! Book & Enhanced CD | $60.00 | 42785

The Bucket Book

A Junkyard Percussion Manual

By David Birrow NEW! Reproducible Book & Data CD | $60.00 | 42853

Rhythmic Kinesthetics

Fun Percussion-based Activities & Games for the Classroom By Jeff Stewart NEW! Book (100% Reproducible) & DVD | $50.00 | 40096

Rhythm Workshop

575 Reproducible Exercises Designed to Improve Rhythmic Reading Skills By Sally K. Albrecht CD Kit (100% Reproducible) | $70.00 | 38270

Essential Rhythm Activities for the Music Classroom By Eric Branscome Book | $50.00 | 29200

Getting in the Groove

Drumming in the Classroom By Christine Sipes Book & CD | $50.00 | 34488

Ready, Set, Rhythm!

Sequential Lessons to Develop Rhythmic Reading By Melody Easter-Clutter and Anna Wentlent NEW! Teacher’s Handbook | $50.00 | 40029

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