A percussion sextet using common instruments to play a Japanese style piece. This is the follow-up piece to Hokkaido Jishin. The translation for "Yoshin" is "Aftershock."

This is the second volume of The Synergy Method for Drumming, and the 10th book from Dr. Greg Jackson. The collection of etudes found in this volume will help percussionists push themselves past their expectations. The etudes found in this method book are some of the most advanced pieces in the percussion literature. Level: Extremely Advanced to Professional

'How To Practise Drums - A drum education book for beginners, intermediate and advance drummers and a great drum gift' is a drum book aimed at all levels of drummers.

I have put all my drum practise tips together in one handy book. There is no filler and the latest edition (Released Dec 2013) has even more helpful advice included. The kind folks at Rhythm Magazine asked me to write an article on the subject after they read this book and appreciated the value it would bring to all drummers.

I have taken to heart comments that were made on the first edition, expanded on some ideas and even given a detailed break down of a weekly drum practise schedule for beginners, intermediate and advanced drummers.

Though these are just guidelines as you will understand how to create your own custom practise routine once you have read the book. Other topics that are covered include finding more time to practise, the importance of a practise diary and the importance of a drum teacher.

The book also includes links to have direct contact with me so if you have any questions or need help with any part of your drumming please contact me and I'll do my best to help you out.

Below are a few quotes from the happy people who have read my book 'How To Practise Drums - A drum education book for beginners, intermediate and advance drummers and a great drum gift'.

I hope to see you honest reviews once you have read the book.

"Great and concise. Sometimes it takes plain speaking to make you realise the obvious. Cheers Kyle, my boy loves it and it has inspired him to practice more often" Campersmudge (Amazon Review)

..".it condensed the basics of how to approach and organise practice time into a few easy to digest chapters and helped immensely to make practice time more productive. The techniques described here could apply to practising any instrument, and I would recommend it to any aspiring musician." Alan Flint (Amazon Review)

"This is a good book by Kyle with lots of good advice and suggestions about the importance of practising, how to practise and what to practise. Kyle gives straight, direct and to-the-point suggestions and advice in easy to understand language, and doesn't beat around the bush with over descriptive methods or with using big words. He offers his help readily to anyone with further questions about what he writes in his book, and I think that is very nice of him, given his busy schedule. ... it is a good reference piece and also a nice teaching tool for drumming teachers like myself. I hope that Kyle will write more books of this nature on other important subjects in drumming and I will definitely buy all of them " John Silva (Amazon Review)

"I can honestly say that these simple things have helped me further develop my practice routine and I've seen immediate results. Each drummer is unique and different and some things may or may not apply. To have direction and a plan can only benefit you so why not read this book? If you can apply one or 2 things that will help you grow in your playing then wouldn't it be worth it? If you find yourself scattered on what you practice, or playing with no discipline or focus then you need a plan, a plan on "How To Practice Drums" -Ermin Monzon

..".there are many valuable tips to help drummers focus and improve their skill level. This is a practical companion to any routine, providing strong encouragement from an experienced player and educator. Cullen also includes a useful section with some tips to help drummers in the area of networking and marketing." - Andy Williamson

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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

"Legendary, Op. 44" is a collection of conga solos composed by best selling author Dr. Greg Jackson. This is the first book of solo literature ever published for the instrument. Each solo uses traditional music notation, as well as indications for which hand is recommended to play a certain drum. The different sounds are also thoroughly notated for each piece for those who are new to reading music. "Legendary" features 13 pieces for 2 to 5 congas and incorporates some traditional marchas, as well as newer forms such as timba. Each piece is designed for concert performance settings, or for the conguero in need of a solo during a song break. This book is also an excellent study tool for learning to design your own solos in a band type of setting. Level: Beginner to Professional

This book is a description of how one drummer, Bill Bruford of Yes, King Crimson, Genesis and U.K. fame, survived the lunacy that accompanies a professional musician's existence and still retained the desire to sit at the drumset and play. It is a compendium of 18 of Bruford's recorded works in notated form, together with scene-setting and some explanation of how and why he arrived at the end product. For the compulsive practisers amongst his readership he has included a few exercises that may or may not be related to the music which precedes them in the chapter. If the narrative casts a somewhat jaundiced eye on the reasons drummers play the things they play the author makes no apologies for that. Published by Foruli Classics - dedicated to bringing the best out-of-print music and popular culture books back into print.

Year of the Tiger Op. 35 is a percussion ensemble for three players using Taiko drums and performed in the tradition of Japanese drumming.

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.

There's only one way to ring a handbell or handchime: "The Healthy Way " This remarkable book carefully describes and illustrates handbell and handchime fundamentals that will: Protect each part of your body with warm-ups and stretches. Teach safe grips, rings, damps and weaves. Teach safe ways to approach and ring bass bells. Give you valuable survival tips for rehearsals and massed rings. Provide safe ways to perform multiple bells and special techniques. Promote proper care of eyes, ears and voice. Present the basics of breathing, nutrition, and stress management.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

The Synergy Method for Marimba is a method book for mallet keyboard percussion. It predominately focuses on 4 mallet technique and exercises, although there are some 2 mallet exercises as well. In all, there are over 300 exercises. Already this marimba method book is being referred to as "The Encyclopedia of Marimba Exercises." If you enjoyed Stevens' Method of Movement, this will become one of your favorites as well. This is the epitome of keyboard method books; a future bestseller.

Etudes Op. 48 is a book of modern solos ideal for the concert solo setting. The book is for beginners to advanced level percussionists. There are solos suited for beginners which can also serve as excellent sight-reading materials. Many of the snare drum books available now are outdated and the market does not have many new books. Etudes Op. 48 will be a great addition for the percussionists looking for a collection of solos composed with the 21st century musician in mind.

The Well-Tempered Marimbist is a set of compositions for the two mallet percussionist. The collection consists of 24 etudes, each in a different key, similar to the pivotal Well-Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach. Most of the new music available is for 4-mallets, leaving those learning keyboard percussion without much of a selection for music that is current. This book contains music that fits many genres from traditional melodic development to music that would be classified as modern or 21st Century. WTM includes a wide range of solos for the beginning mallet player to the advanced level percussionist. The easier pieces are great for sight-reading practice as well. These solos are excellent pieces for recitals and solo performances as audiences will love the outstanding melodies. The percussionist will enjoy how well each piece lays on the instrument. This book is sure to become a classic for many generations and is an excellent source to have in the library of every percussionist.

Autumn in New York is an arrangement for percussion ensemble of the jazz standard. My first exposure to this piece came from a recording that Bud Powell did in 1953 of Vernon Duke's classic song. Although it is not possible to recreate the thick harmonic gestures in the same way as someone would on piano, the piece has a unique character with mallet percussion instruments. Score and Parts Included

Pandora is a collection of 4 mallet marimba literature from Greg Jackson. The compositions are ideal for graduate level percussion recitals and professional concerts; with some works that can be handled by most advanced high school and collegiate percussionists. Pandora contains a total of 12 works; 11 are for solo marimba and 1 piece for marimba and cello. Three of the compositions are featured on the CD "Darkest Hour." For more information about the music in this collection and program notes, please visit www.inner3.com.

Congas Full Circle satisfies a missing link in percussion literature. This is the first book for congas and hand drumming that breaks down the patterns of various styles (almost 50 ) into small sections that can be digested easier. Although there are many high quality books for hand drummers, the books merely notate the patterns without teaching the reader how to play the rhythms. Congas Full Circle will fill that void. The book includes many exercises to teach the reader how to play rudiments on congas while improving your quality of sound. There are also examples of styles for djembe, bata, bongos, and cajones with music spanning from early African patterns to modern day Salsa and Timba. With almost 400 pages, this is the most comprehensive book on congas available.

Phenom: a performer that is phenomenal with an extreme level of talent and virtuosity If you are continually searching for the most expressive rudimental snare drum literature available, this is the book destined for you. Inside the book you will find 33 rudimental solos ranging from intermediate to professional that guarantees to contain solos that will bring years of enjoyment. Each solo is very distinct and contains hot grooves. Some of the solos will open your eyes to the most impressive backsticking ever seen If you are looking for fun and challenging snare drum solos, this is the book for you level: intermediate to pro