Beginning Hand Drumming

Interest in hand drumming is on the rise and this book/DVD pack will get beginning cajon players up and running with everything you need to know quickly while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions andtechniques of the cajon. It contains a brief historical overview an introduction to basic use of the instrument a complete approach to basic sound production techniques and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can belearned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated on the DVD and transcribed in the book. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer but also a highly experienced educator and his explanations are clear concise andfun.

Interest in hand drumming is on the rise and this DVD will get beginning Cajon players up and running with everything you need to know quickly while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of the Cajon. It contains a brief historical overview an introduction to basic use of the instrument a complete approach to basic sound production techniques and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can be learned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer but also a highly experienced educator andhis explanations are clear concise and fun.

Playing in 6/8 Time- Let???s face it: playing djembe as it???s traditionally played can be really hard on your hands. The Gentle Djembe for Beginners series is the only set of DVDs for beginning hand drummers - especially adultbeginners - who want to experience the joys of playing djembe while going easy on their hands. It was created by Alan Dworsky the best-selling author of? How to Play Djembe and two-time winner of DRUM Magazine???s readers??? poll for ' Best Percussion Method Book .' Each of the step-by-step lessons on Volume 3 starts like a private lesson and ends with Alan???s entire class playing the rhythm so you also get a sense of what it???s like to play in a group. West African rhythms--including kpegisuand dunumba???are adapted to a Gentle Djembe style so that you can play safely and comfortably no matter what your age. Each lesson also has a matching play-along track and the DVD contains a PDF file with charts of all thepatterns so the the video is a complete learning tool. Shot in gorgeous wide-screen format and endorsed by Arthur Hull as 'the most non-intimidating way for beginning beginners to get started.' In Volume 3 you???ll enter the polyrhythmic world of 6/8 time while still going easy on your hands. You???ll learn patterns adapted from powerful West African rhythms - including kpegisu and dunumba -as well as one of the most popular 6/8 bell patterns. Like the first two Gentle Djembe videos Volume 3 provides clear step-by-step instruction with the feel of private lessons. And in addition to separate play-along tracks this DVD includes a PDF file with charts of all the patterns.

The Perrys have created a holiday choral that is great for beginning 3-part mixed choirs. Good voice leading comfortable ranges and a limited baritone range make this work accessible for middle school and junior high choirs ofmany levels. The piano accompaniment helps bounce the singer along and the optional bells hand drum and tambourine give it more teaching opportunities and performance sparkle. Available separately: 3-part mixed with bells handdrum and tambourine; PianoTrax CD 2006 (35016962).

Learning congas was meant to be this easy! This unique two-part DVD was designed to offer the beginning hand drummer a fun and creative approach to start playing immediately. In Part 1 expert percusionist Brad Dutz covers how to develop a good sense of the beat how to produce tones and how to play a rhythm. Part 2 presents in-depth instructions on the proper techniques for producing a variety of tones and sounds. In addition to presenting exercises to develop strong technique this DVD also exposes you to various authentic rhythmic patterns from a diversity of world cultures. Brad Dutz was born in Decatur Illinois and has played music all of his life. In1981 after graduating from North Texas University he moved to Los Angeles and began studying with Luis Conte who to this day is a strong influence both as a teacher and a friend. Brad Dutz has performed with such notables as Alanis Morrissette (Alanis Unplugged) LeAnn Rimes (Twisted Angel) the Ocena's 11 soundtrack Lee Ann Womack (Something worth Leaving Behind) and David Benoit (Fuzzy Logic). INCLUDES:Basic Rhythms Various drum tones and sounds Proper technique for playing Authentic World rhythm patterns and cultures Cutting-edge DVD special feature sets SPECIAL FEATURESInteractive Drums From Around the World Performance Applications of Education: Fanga Rhythm Framedrum Performance Additional Product Previews DVD-ROM Features: Internet Connectivity Printable Worksheets

This easy to read chart makes getting started playing basic rock grooves a snap! Beginners of all ages will be playing grooves in no time using this simple guide which includes both drum tab format and standard drum set notationside by side. Drum tab is currently a popular tool for writing beats and communicating drum parts on the Internet. This chart makes it clear and easy to transition from reading tab to reading and understanding standard drum setnotation. This simple tool will aid the beginner in opening up a whole new realm of musical possibilities and can be utilized by both instructors and students learning on their own. The grooves are basic rock patterns usingquarter and eighth notes. These are recognizable and useful grooves often heard in popular music. This short and concise learning tool also includes easy to understand descriptions of basic drum kit set up for both the right andleft-handed drummer and beginner set up and playing position tips.

With this series of DVDs anyone can learn to play Hand Drums without learning to read music. First you simply watch the rhythm being played with the Players Eye View Camera (no transposing left hand for right) then singalong with the rhythm as it appears on the screen just like words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the Drum.Session 1 contains: a level 1 study guide; keys to developingrhythm and essential drumming skills; 19 rhythm patterns with signals and two rhythm arrangements of Yankadi and Macrou; West African Drum rhythms their geographical ethnic and cultural origins and applications; the handstrokes and tones and drum language; how to take care of your hands; Right Hand-Left Hand coordination builders; Drum Signals the key to opening and closing the rhythms; and an illustration of the relationship between drummingand dance. For beginning through advanced players.

With this series of DVDs anyone can learn to play Hand Drums without learning to read music. First you simply watch the rhythm being played with the Players Eye View Camera (no transposing left hand for right) then singalong with the rhythm as it appears on the screen just like the words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the drum.Session 3 contains a study guide; fundamental keys todeveloping rhythm and essential drumming skills; 18 rhythm patterns with signals two rhythm arrangements of Soli and Liberte; and solo drills. For beginning through advanced players.

Introduction to Rock Style Drumming is a system specifically designed to enable beginning drummers to develop the ability to play rock style music. The objective is to develop coordinated independence between the hi hat or ridecymbal—played with the right hand snare drum—played with the left hand bass drum—played with the right foot and hi hat pedal—played with the left foot. Lessons include 376 rhythm patterns written for snare and bass drum. The snare and bass drum part is played independently against straight eighth notes played on the closed hi hat or ride cymbal. Four rhythm patterns are written in four measure phrases followed by a sixteen measure summary. Every lesson builds on those that came before giving students a chance to practice what they have learned and reinforcing skills that will be used over and over.