The Teacher and Student method series of books have been designed so that the student can work with their teacher in covering all of the skills needed to perform with a particular instrument. There are many self-teaching and highly detailed instructional books on the market, but none have been created for a one-on-one teaching environment. Why do you need diagrams and instruction, when you have a well-qualified teacher sat right next to you in the room? The answer is that you don't, and so The Teacher and Student Method does away with the unnecessary book filler and instead fills the pages with comprehensive and thorough exercise material. By the time you are finished with our books, you will be ready for the show Who better to teach you the basics of music and performance than your very own teacher? The Teacher and Student Method Books have pages dedicated to personal instruction on every new topic, so you can learn what you need to learn throughout the curriculum... and nothing else. The Teacher's Notes pages allow your teacher to demonstrate the basics of playing your instrument, in a way that is tailored to your needs and level of understanding. Also, they can provide you with additional exercises and practice techniques if need be, as well as examples from your favorite songs. While it is very important to practice with your instrument on a daily basis, we all know that isn't always possible. This is why The Teacher and Student Method covers every topic in fine detail, so you are practically becoming a seasoned musician as you progress through the many exercises in the books. The Teacher and Student Method Drum Set Studies Book 2 is the second in a two book series.

Updated in 2012 this Third Edition of the highly acclaimed book Drum Tuning is an in-depth guide to tuning drums. It is written in an easy-to-read basic format that can benefit every drummer from beginner to pro. Endorsed by many pros, including Mitch Mitchell (drummer with Jimi Hendrix Experience), Kenny Aronoff, Carmine Appice and Hal Blaine. Drummers of all ages and levels can benefit by reading this book. The First Edition was written in 1988 and was a breakthrough for the drumming community since there was nothing like it at the time. Since then many people have used this information to help them understand how to get the sound they want from their own drums. Just as guitar and bass players need to learn how to tune their instruments, drummers should also learn how to tune their drums. And not just tune them, but they should learn how to get the sound they want out of them. That's what this book is all about.

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 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.

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

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."

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.

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!

"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

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.

(Percussion). Grammy-award winning conga player Poncho Sanchez and Chuck Silverman have joined forces to produce this book of riffs for beginning conga players or percussionists who want to incorporate Latin or conga techniques into their playing style. This unique book/CD pack covers all the essential styles you'll need, including many of the grooves that have made Poncho one of the world's most in-demand congueros . The tracks on the accompanying CD are performed by a world-class band members of the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band with and without conga parts, so after you learn the material in the book, you'll be able to practice by playing along. Plus there is a tasty bonus. Not only does the music have a decidedly Latin flavor, but so do the spicy hot cooking recipes from Poncho that are interspersed throughout the book

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.

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!

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

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.