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Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Percussion instruments
This book explores different possibilities of sound created by one
effect: the bending tone. It also includes concrete and efficient
steps to producing the bending tone, and then leads to applying it
smoothly and systematically in musical performances. The potential
of this tool, developed by Andre Cayer shows a new way of looking
at the vibraphone that is much more expressive.
A Drummer's Perspective is a stunning collection of live action
photos celebrating the world of drumming. This large format book,
with foreword written by renowned Drummer Terry Bozzio, brings
together some of the finest unseen photographs of over hundred
legendary drummers. It is a unique collection of pictures brought
together by the author David Phillips, who has been given rare
access on stage and behind the scenes to many of the biggest bands
in the world. Drummers featured include photos of Zoro, Dave Grohl,
Joey Jordison, Zak Starkey, Ginger Baker, Neil Peart, Nicko
McBrain, Mitch Mitchell, Roger Taylor, Dennis Chambers, Mike
Portnoy, Nick Mason, Alex Acuna, Dave Weckl, Josh Freese, Chad
Smith, Joey Castillo, Thomas Lang and this list goes on and on! The
powerful images include almost 200 photos of some of the most
amazing rock concerts and give a fascinating insight to drummers,
their playing and their world.
Dave Hassell's Graded Drum Course For Drum Kit helps students
prepare for graded examinations by providing an invaluable source
of practical material for the benefit of the student and teacher
alike. The two books help the student to interpret the drum chart
whilst understanding the musical concept, and taking this into the
performing environment.
An brilliant introductory course in the art of playing the Bodhran,
covering all the basic techniques needed to accompany traditional
Irish and other music. Ideal for beginners, this illustrated
booklet is crammed with useful features, diagrams and examples.
Also included is a demonstration CD that shows all the techniques
that are discussed in the book.
While composers and percussionists are working more closely than
ever with one another, there are few resources that address this
collaborative relationship in depth. However, Samuel Z. Solomon,
himself a percussionist and teacher, offers a comprehensive
examination of the issues that percussionists and composers
encounter in How to Write for Percussion. The first edition,
self-published in 2004, provided musicians and music programs the
world over with practical and indispensible information about
issues of notation, concert production, and much more. This new
edition goes even further as Solomon offers more insights derived
from his personal experience as a percussionist and teacher and
from his collaborations with other musicians. The second edition of
How to Write for Percussion expands the survey of behind-the-scenes
processes-from instrument choice and notation to logistics,
execution, and concert production-to uncover all the tools a
composer needs to comfortably create innovative and skilled
percussion composition. Solomon also includes more excerpts and
performances as well as interviews with famous percussionists and
composers that capture the intricacies of percussion composition.
Moreover, the second edition features an expanded text with more
instruments and more analysis, plus an extensive Online Video
Companion containing over nine hours of videos with demonstrations,
performances, interviews, and analysis to flesh out and clarify the
material in the book. This updated edition of How to Write for
Percussion will appeal to a wide swath of musicians including
composers, arrangers, and percussionists. Those who have already
utilized the first edition will welcome the upgrade, and those who
have yet to benefit from Solomon's perspective will likewise find
his insights illuminating.
Essential Drum Fills is a collection of fills that Peter Erskine
has enjoyed hearing and /or playing over the years. The book
includes over 500 drum fills in a variety of styles and ensembles,
as well as multiple examples, transcriptions and drum charts. A CD
with demonstrations, play-alongs and music pdf files is also
included.
(Book). In this book, author Rob Cook gives the complete history of
the Rogers Drum Company, whose drums, in the words of Not-So-Modern
Drummer editor John Aldridge, were "the Cadillac of the
1960s...(whose) innovations in hardware design have been copied by
almost every drum manufacturer in existence." The Rogers Book
covers the company's east coast beginnings, the Covington, OH era,
English Rogers, the CBS era, and much more. It includes a list of
Rogers endorsees, a comprehensive guide for dating equipment, a
color section showing old catalogs and drum colors, the parts
listings from all Rogers catalogs, a list of current resources, and
lots of photographs throughout. This is a must-have for all drum
enthusiasts
(Harmonica Play-Along). The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help
you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the
notation, listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound,
and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody
and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing,
or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any
CD player, and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the
recording to any tempo without changing pitch Volume 10 includes:
Baby, Scratch My Back * Eyesight to the Blind * Good Morning Little
Schoolgirl * Honest I Do * I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man * My Babe *
Ride and Roll * Sweet Home Chicago.
(Harmonica Play-Along). The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help
you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the
notation, listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound,
and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody
and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing,
or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any
CD player, and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the
recording to any tempo without changing pitch Volume 13 includes
eight essential tunes from this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer: Can't
Hold Out Much Longer * Crazy Legs * I Got to Go * Last Night * Mean
Old World * Rocker * Sad Hours * You're So Fine.
Twentieth-century composers created thousands of original works for
solo percussion and percussion ensemble. Concise and ideal for the
classroom, Artful Noise offers an essential and much-needed survey
of this unique literature. Percussionist Thomas Siwe organizes and
analyzes the groundbreaking musical literature that arose during
the twentieth century. Focusing on innovations in style and the
evolution of the percussion ensemble, Siwe offers a historical
overview that connects the music to scoring techniques, new
instrumentation and evolving technologies as well as world events.
Discussions of representative pieces by seminal composers examines
the resources a work requires, its construction, and how it relates
to other styles that developed during the same period. In addition,
Siwe details the form and purpose of many of the compositions while
providing background information on noteworthy artists. Each
chapter is supported with musical examples and concludes with a
short list of related works specifically designed to steer
musicians and instructors alike toward profitable explorations of
composers, styles, and eras.
(Berklee Guide). If you want to take your drumming chops to the
next level, you must know how to read drum music. Written by
Professor Dave Vose, this Berklee Workshop is ideal for both
beginners and pros and includes everything you'll need to make
sightreading drum notation easy and natural. Features: more than 50
lessons complete with general practice tips; steady learning
progression from reading quarter notes to 16th-note triplets;
practice rhythms containing accents, flams, rolls, ruffs, tempo and
meter changes; and much more.
This generously illustrated book records the story of Russia's
bells--the thousands of awe inspiring instruments that gave voice
to the visual splendors of Russian Orthodoxy and to the political
aspirations of the tsars. Originally published in 1986. The
Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology
to again make available previously out-of-print books from the
distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These
editions preserve the original texts of these important books while
presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The
goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access
to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books
published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
(Music Sales America). Spanish Version of Step One: Teach Yourself
Drums. En este libro aprenderas ritmos y canciones de los estilos:
norteno, banda, cumbia, bolero, balada, rock, mariachi, ranchera y
muchos otros estilos mas.
The drum kit has provided the pulse of popular music from before
the dawn of jazz up to the present day pop charts. Kick It, a
provocative social history of the instrument, looks closely at key
innovators in the development of the drum kit: inventors and
manufacturers like the Ludwig and Zildjian dynasties, jazz icons
like Gene Krupa and Max Roach, rock stars from Ringo Starr to Keith
Moon, and popular artists who haven't always got their dues as
drummers, such as Karen Carpenter and J Dilla. Tackling the history
of race relations, global migration, and the changing tension
between high and low culture, author Matt Brennan makes the case
for the drum kit's role as one of the most transformative musical
inventions of the modern era. Kick It shows how the drum kit and
drummers helped change modern music-and society as a whole-from the
bottom up.
With worldwide sales of over 220 million records, the Bee Gees are the sixth-best-selling music artists in history. Dennis Bryon’s story of how he became the Bee Gees’ drummer during their peak period offers many never-before-told tales about such infectious hits as “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” and “Night Fever.” From Dennis’s beginnings in a Welsh band to his crucial role in the superstar group, You Should Be Dancing reveals unforgettable stories of his encounters with many famous musicians, including the Bee Gees themselves, Andy Gibb, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, and Olivia Newton-John. Illustrated with Bee Gees photographs and ephemera, Bryon’s memoir takes Bee Gees fans and music enthusiasts alike on one of the wildest rides in pop history.
The drum kit has provided the pulse of popular music from before
the dawn of jazz up to the present day pop charts. Kick It, a
provocative social history of the instrument, looks closely at key
innovators in the development of the drum kit: inventors and
manufacturers like the Ludwig and Zildjian dynasties, jazz icons
like Gene Krupa and Max Roach, rock stars from Ringo Starr to Keith
Moon, and popular artists who haven't always got their dues as
drummers, such as Karen Carpenter and J Dilla. Tackling the history
of race relations, global migration, and the changing tension
between high and low culture, author Matt Brennan makes the case
for the drum kit's role as one of the most transformative musical
inventions of the modern era. Kick It shows how the drum kit and
drummers helped change modern music-and society as a whole-from the
bottom up.
(Book). Ever wonder what it would be like to be the most recorded
musician in popular music? This updated bestselling autobiography
spotlights Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and drummer
extraordinaire Hal Blaine and his remarkable life experiences. From
the Sinatras to the Beach Boys, Blaine drumrolled through the'50s,
'60s and '70s, driving over 40 songs to the Number One slot. His
works with Phil Spector and the Wrecking Crew sessions, his touring
experiences and other hitmaking pressure sessions are amusingly
revealed in this rare glimpse into a golden age of music. Exclusive
scrapbook photos round out this biography to provide an
entertaining and educating book for musicians and fans alike. The
update brings his life into the 21st century, including info on his
inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Musicians
Hall of Fame in Nashville, dealing with Spector's infamous trials,
and recently, the renewed interest in his golden era of recording
with the documentary film on the Wrecking Crew and all the new wave
of accocalades that followed.
In Percussion Pedagogy, author Michael Udow offers a practical
guide for students interested in teaching percussion as well as
improving their technique. Udow first introduces the bouncing ball
system, a technical analogy that teaches students to resist the
effects of inertia. Throughout the book, the bouncing ball analogy
develops into a core performance principle based on integrated
motions resulting in refined tone quality and meaningful
musicianship. The book applies this principle to several
instruments including snare drum, timpani, marimba, vibraphone,
multiple-percussion, tambourine and triangle, bass drum, cymbals,
tam-tams, and a variety of Western concert and world percussion
repertoire. In particular, Udow addresses the importance of
coupling stroke types with stickings to set the foundation for
precise rhythmic playing and expressive musicality. Chapters also
focus on integrated rhythms, breath, and pulsed rhythms, anatomy
and physiological health, psychological health, purposeful
listening, and the importance of singing when practicing. Offering
solutions to common performance problems, the book's many examples
serve as a paradigm for future problem solving. A comprehensive
companion website complements Udow's teachings with a wealth of
video tutorials and listening examples.
This book is an edition, with commentary, of Handel's exercises for
continuo playing, which he wrote for the daughters of George II.
The exercises, which until now have not been readily available, are
supplemented by clear and concise commentary. Remaining faithful to
his source, Ledbetter, who lectures in keyboard studies, has
prepared an edition that will prove invaluable to students and
performers of the music of Handel and his contemporaries.
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