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
Also Available Alfred’s Rock Ed.: Classic Rock, Vol. 1
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
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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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DRUMSET COLLECTIONS & DVDS / SNARE DRUM Collections, Duets, & Solos
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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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