Score of Rolf Wallin's Stonewave for solo Percussion. Composer's Notes:The last few years I have become increasingly involved in some peculiar mathematical formulas called 'fractals'. These formulas used inthe fast growing field of 'Chaos theory' are relatively simple but they generate fascinating and surprisingly 'organic' patterns when shown graphically on a computer screen or played as music. One should think that such amathematical approach would lead to sterile and 'theoretical' music. The sound world of 'Stonewave' however is not one you would associate with math books. The steady insistent pulse and the use of sequences put squarely upagainst each other or divided by long rests suggest an invisible ritual. A ritual for what? Well then let it be a ritual for the exorcism of some 'evil spirits' which now ride our part of the world under the name ofLiberalism making people the servants of the Market Forces instead of vice versa.'Stonewave' is therefore an incantation as it seems that only divine forces can save European culture from a political system that proclaimsthe Jungle Law as the guiding principle in social and cultural life. Rolf Wallin

Used and endorsed by numerous college percussion programs, Reading Mallet Percussion Music by Rebecca Kite provides a solid foundation in the scales, arpeggios, and melodic patterns necessary for percussionists to get up to speed quickly in reading music in bass and treble clef. Kite has recorded each page of music which includes 30 technique exercises (more than three hours of music), that is included on the play-along CD. Students will hear what the music sounds like on the marimba and play along with Kite as they practice! There is also a special emphasis on developing speed reading techniques that gives each learner a fast track to reading fluency. The first two sections of the book contain original etudes by Rebecca Kite, written specifically for developing music reading music skills. Especially notable are the illustrations of the marimba keyboard with either a note or scale darkened so the student can identify them on the marimba on which they are playing. The music, all of which is composed for a four-octave marimba, is clearly written with large noteheads that will help the beginner in learning to read. The third section of the book contains thirty classic melodies that are presented in increasing difficulty and are arranged to use the entire four octave keyboard (including reading bass clef). The final section contains 30 technical exercises for two mallets for developing the skill to play the material in the book. For 2 mallets, 4.0 octave marimba. Here is what percussion teachers are saying about this book: 'Reading Mallet Percussion Music is an excellent book, well-written and organized for easy comprehension,' ---John Beck, Eastman School of Music (retired). 'Your two-mallet reading book is absolutely brilliant, and is now a required resource in my curriculum.' ---Kurt Gartner, Kansas State University. / Percussions

Soloing Strategies for Hand Drummers-This book is for advanced hand drummers who want to play complex solos using simple sequences of hand strokes. Whether you play Djembe conga or ashiko the practical hand-pattern strategies explained here will help you get themost out of your hands with the least amount of effort. And whether you want to solo in a traditional African or Afro-Cuban ensemble in a drum circle in a band or in your living room along with your favorite CDs Secrets of theHand will help you take your playing to the next level. The book is organized into two main sections. The first covers the five basic hand-pattern strategies and the second covers five strategies for creating the illusion ofspeed. Each new strategy builds on the ones before it. And while you're learning the strategies you'll also be learning over a hundred patterns that should be a fountain of ideas for you when you solo.

Par ROGELIO MAYA. Maître instructeur Rogelio Maya et banda style percussions pro, Israël García Mendez, couvrant les notions de base en cours de percussions de cette débutant facile à comprendre. Apprenez comment organiser votre kit de batterie (y compris la timbale, la caisse claire et cymbales), comment jouer des rythmes populaires et les remplissages de base, plus une foule de conseils pratiques et techniques ! Présenté en espagnol seulement. Transformer votre rêve de devenir un musicien de banda Latin dans la réalité avec ce cours unique de DVD. Leçon du débutant, cette enseigne les rudiments de la jouant des percussions, y compris les rythmes authentiques, les techniques et les positions appropriées. Vous apprendrez : éléments de la trousse de tambour banda, positionnement des bâtons de tambour, Redobles et exercices. Rythmes : Ranchera et Cumbia. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Latin American - Methods / Méthode / Percussions