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Steel Drums and Steelbands: A History is a vivid account of the
events that led to the "accidental" invention of the steel drum:
the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century.
Angela Smith walks readers through the evolution of the steel drum
from an object of scorn and tool of violence to one of the most
studied, performed, and appreciated musical instruments today.
Smith explores the development of the modern steelband, from its
roots in African slavery in early Trinidad to the vast array of
experiments in technological innovation and to the current
explosion of steelbands in American schools. The book offers
insights directly from major contributors of the steelband movement
with sections devoted exclusively to pioneers and innovators.
Drawing on seven years of research, repeated trips to the
birthplace of the steel drum, Trinidad, and interviews with
steelband pioneers, Smith takes readers far beyond the sunny
associations of the steel drum with island vacations, cruise ships,
and multiple encores of "Yellow Bird." Digging deep into Trinidad's
history-a tale of indigenous extermination and African slavery, of
French settlement and Spanish and British colonialism before
mid-century independence-Smith weaves an unforgettable narrative of
talking drums, kalinda stick fights, tamboo bamboo bands, iron
bands, calypso, Carnival, and the U. S. military. Together, all
played major roles in the evolution of today's steelband and in the
panman's journey from renegade to hero in the steelband's move from
the panyards of Trinidad's poorest neighborhoods to the world's
most prestigious concert halls. The reader will discover how an
instrument created by teenage boys, descendants of African slaves,
became a world musical phenomena. Steel Drums and Steelbands is the
ideal introduction to the steel drum, steelbands, and their
history.
Growing out of the collaborative research of an American
ethnomusicologist and Zimbabwean musician, Paul F. Berliner's The
Art of Mbira documents the repertory for a keyboard instrument
known generally as mbira. At the heart of this work lies the
analysis of the improvisatory processes that propel mbira music's
magnificent creativity. In this book, Berliner provides insight
into the communities of study, performance, and worship that
surround mbira. He chronicles how master player Costas Magaya and
his associates have developed their repertory and practices over
more than four decades, shaped by musical interaction, social and
political dynamics in Zimbabwe, and the global economy of the music
industry. At once a detailed exposition of the music's forms and
practices, it is also an indispensable historical and cultural
guide to mbira in a changing world. Together with Berliner and
Magaya's compendium of mbira compositions, Mbira's Restless Dance,
The Art of Mbira breaks new ground in the depth and specificity of
its exploration of an African musical tradition, and in the
entwining of the authors' collaborative voices. It is a testament
to the powerful relationship between music and social life--and the
rewards of lifelong musical study, performance, and friendship.
The second half of the twentieth century saw vast changes in all
aspects of percussion - the instruments themselves, playing
techniques, and percussion writing - plus the huge influence of pop
music, jazz, and film scores. Additionally, the revolution in
travel and communications has meant that composers have become much
more aware of a seemingly endless variety of ethnic instruments
from around the world. Holland aims to show the world of percussion
as it is today, and to answer some common questions about it.
Today's professional players frequently find themselves performing
in many countries where the availability of percussion instruments
can vary widely. Practical Percussion contains a section on
manufacturers and suppliers all over the world. In addition to this
list of manufacturers, the percussion requirements - both
instruments and players - for some 1500 works are also listed. The
foreword by Pierre Boulez further assists the reader in
appreciating and understanding the richness, variety, and function
of percussion instruments the world over.
GONG YOGA is a comprehensive book on practicing and teaching yoga
with the sound of the gong. You will learn about the origin,
history and use of the gong for yoga and meditation as well as its
current therapeutic applications for healing and transformation.
The book contains a step-by-step training guide to teach yourself
how to play the gong through a series of practice sessions. You
will learn the basic techniques to play the gong effectively as
well as more advanced techniques to create your own personalized
gong playing routines. You will also learn how to structure yoga
classes and individual practices using the gong as well as how to
develop gong yoga therapy sessions for your students and
professional clients. A special chapter on Kundalini Yoga and the
Gong explains the use of specific mantras and meditations, as well
as information on the chakras, the major energy channels of the
body (the nadis), and the five sheaths of existence (the koshas),
that are key to understanding how the gong integrates with the
practice of yoga. Also included is how to select and care for your
gong and additional resources to develop your skills.
Do you want to improve your vocabulary, grooves, fills, technique,
reading and musicianship? Then this book is for you. This is a step
by step guide to playing drums using the Linear concept. All the
greats have mastered this concept and now you can too using the
easy to follow steps in this book. Starting with 1/4 note exercises
and progressing to fully orchestrated 1/16th note linear grooves
and fills. This book is aimed at beginners to advanced players to
improve your groove. Reviewed by Modern drummer magazine and Rhythm
magazine. It comes complete with Free mp3 examples of exercises,
grooves and fills
Jumpin' Round is an exciting, new and unique approach to teaching
music with Orff percussion instruments. It features thirteen
original, fully arranged pieces with scores, parts, vocal lead
sheets and free downloadable audio files. This makes it a flexible
teaching tool with many improvising opportunities and re-arranging
suggestions provided. The pieces vary in style from Boogie Woogie
and Jazz Ballad to Japanese and Symphonic. The compositions in this
book are designed to assist students make the transition from
learning music through singing, imitation, rote and movement to the
independent musician who can take a written part and read it, hear
it, play it, feel it, re-arrange it and improvise on it. Every
piece can be approached from either end of the rote/reading
continuum, or anywhere in between. The thirteen pieces are arranged
to be complete within themselves so that students can play them
without CD or teacher backing. They are aimed at upper primary and
lower secondary students and are graded from easy to more
difficult. Also, each piece contains easier and harder parts; thus
allowing for variation in student ability. The first few could be
taught aurally to students with little musical experience, but
generally the music is appropriate for students with some years of
music education. For more information about this great music
teaching resource visit www.stephenhutton.com.au.
(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.
Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation,
education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and
drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff. Voted by Rolling Stone magazine
as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably
the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever.
Ignited by the Beatles' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964,
Aronoff's passion for drumming fervently grew and carried him from
the kit in his childhood living room in the Berkshires to Bernstein
at Tanglewood to Mellencamp, Etheridge, Forgerty, Smashing
Pumpkins, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles-his heroes-and beyond.
But none of this would have been possible without his fierce work
ethic and unique approach to drumming-an integration of all parts
of his being, along with meticulous attention to note-for-note
detail, feel, and what the song needs. Both a leader and a team
player in the mission to realize a greater good-an unforgettable
recording, a riveting show-Aronoff brings it every time. His tale
of what is possible with unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is
an inspiration to all. In addition to his work as a world-famous
recording and touring drummer, Aronoff finds time to be a dedicated
teacher and has shared his expertise with students all over the
world, teaching clinics for Tama and Zildjian. Featuring rare
photos, testimonials from major artists and from those who know him
best, a chronology of live performances, a discography, and a
foreword by Neil Peart, this book is the story of one of the
greatest musicians of all time.
Drummers from beginners to pros will relish this comprehensive
guide to the tools of the trade! The Drum Handbook gives you the
in-depth knowledge you need to choose the whole range of gear,
including drums, cymbals, hardware, heads and sticks - new, used
and vintage. Includes info on setting up, tuning and maintenance,
plus tips from top pros on gear, recording, playing live and
surviving on the road. Fully illustrated and authoritatively
written, this book includes a website directory and an exhaustive
glossary of technical terms.
In 1978, four musicians crowded into a cramped basement theater in
downtown Seoul, where they, for the first time, brought the rural
percussive art of p'ungmul to a burgeoning urban audience. In doing
so, they began a decades-long reinvention of tradition, one that
would eventually create an entirely new genre of music and a
national symbol for Korean culture. Nathan Hesselink's "SamulNori"
traces this reinvention through the rise of the Korean supergroup
of the same name, analyzing the strategies the group employed to
transform a museum-worthy musical form into something that was both
contemporary and historically authentic, unveiling an intersection
of traditional and modern cultures and the inevitable challenges
such a mix entails. Providing everything from musical notation to a
history of urban culture in South Korea to an analysis of
SamulNori's teaching materials and collaborations with
Euro-American jazz quartet Red Sun, Hesselink offers a deeply
researched study that highlights the need for traditions - if they
are to survive - to embrace both preservation and innovation.
(Percussion). 66 Drum Solos for the Modern Drummer presents drum
solos in all styles of music in an easy-to-read format. These solos
are designed to help improve your technique, independence,
improvisational skills, and reading ability on the drums and at the
same time provide you with some cool licks that you can use right
away in your own playing. " 66 Drum Solos for the Modern Drummer
has great information and would be a challenge to any drummer." Joe
Porcaro
Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available.
Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any
order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for
developing the kinds of skills necessary for drum set performance.
In Technique Patterns, the student is challenged with a variety of
routines designed to increase technical facility in the hands and
feet. Included are exercises on finger control, endurance,
multiple-note playing, hand-foot combinations, and more.
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