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

The Stick Bag Book of World Rhythm & Percussion is the ultimate resource for drummers and musicians. It features the most influential styles and techniques from around the globe—all in one handy easy-to-use referenceguide. Whether you are a percussionist producer arranger or songwriter a strong knowledge of these rhythms will add to your overall versatility as a drummer and musician. The Stick Bag Book of WorldRhythm & Percussion covers Bikutsi (Cameroon) Maghreb (Algeria) Adowa (Ghana) Adi (South India) Jhaptal (North India) Maqsum (Egypt) Serto (Greece) Ciftetelli (Turkey) Haddadi (Iran) Toque de Idalina (Brazil) and muchmore!

This method is the first course in the exciting Mayas three-volume percussion series. You will learn the fundamentals of playing the congas plus a generous variety of authentic Latin rhythms in an entertaining and easy to follow way. Includes practical exercises, valuable tips, and much more. From salsa to rock, this series has everything! Rhythms include: cumbia, cha-cha, balada, bolero, bossa nova, mambo, merengue, salsa, and vallenato. Este método es el primer curso de nuestra exitante serie de percusión que consiste de tres partes. Aprenderás los fundamentos básicos de las congas y una amplia variedad de ritmos latinos authénticos en una manera entretenida y fácil de seguir. Incluye técnicas prácticas, consejos indispensables y mucho más. Desde salsa a rock, ¡esta serie lo tiene todo! Incluye: cumbia, cha-cha-chá, balada, bolero, bossa nova, mambo, merengue, salsa, vallenato, y ejercicios. / Percussions / 60 pages / niveau : Débutant/Intermédiaire / Dvd - Format: 7,5 X 5,25

This Doumbek DVD covers beginning to advanced techniques in the Arabic drumming style - the clearest most exciting way to play the Doumbek.Features unique \'play along\' sections accompanied by a full band so you canapply the rhythms in a musical setting. It takes you through simple rhythms in an easy to learn manner. You\'ll learn these important Middle Eastern rhythms: Beledi Maqsum Chiftetelli Malfuf Khaligi Ayyub andKarsilamas.You\'ll also learn advanced skills such as switching rhythms and developing your internal time sense as well as how to play Doumbek for bellydancers.

Inspire your students to make some noise with Teach and Play African Drums!The six pieces in this book represent an exciting and varied selection of music from across the African continent from traditional djembe drumming and gumboot dancing to a Senegalese pop song. Each piece is broken down into clear and simple steps that show you how tobuild up the music gradually with your class. Combined with the accompanying DVD ? which contains over 60 short clips of the author and a group of KS3 students demonstrating all of the instruments and patterns to each piece ? teaching and learning world music has never been so easy or enjoyable.The six pieces are supplemented with valuable background information about the music and culture cross-curricular projects composing ideas advice on assessment and guidance on teaching whole-class world-music ensembles. The material has been designed primarily for use with KS2 and KS3 classes but the addition of higher-ability parts for each piece means the book can be tailored easily to KS4 as well. It is not necessary to own authentic instruments to get the most out of this book as classroom alternatives are suggested and demonstrated.?This series has been written by a genuine expert who has thorough knowledge of his subject and shares this with the reader in a lively enthusiastic and passionate way. I have never found any books before that are so clear in explaining the fundamentals of these world-music genres and doing so in a format based around practical relevant and achievable tasks is even more remarkable. I can see these books becoming one of those series that every music teacher will

This method is designed for anyone just learning to play the steelpan. This easy to use beginner's guide takes you through the basics of the inst rument and its technique. The accompanying audio includes demonstration tracks.

Description Inspire your students to make some noise with Teach and Play African Drums ! The six pieces in this book represent an exciting and varied selection of music from across the African continent, from traditional djembe drumming and gumboot dancing to a Senegalese pop song. Each piece is broken down into clear and simple steps that show you how to build up the music gradually with your class. Combined with the accompanying DVD ' which contains over 60 short clips of the author and a group of KS3 students demonstrating all of the instruments and patterns to each piece ' teaching and learning world music has never been so easy or enjoyable. The six pieces are supplemented with valuable background information about the music and culture, cross-curricular projects, composing ideas, advice on assessment and guidance on teaching whole-class world-music ensembles. The material has been designed primarily for use with KS2 and KS3 classes, but the addition of higher-ability parts for each piece means the book can be tailored easily to KS4 as well. It is not necessary to own authentic instruments to get the most out of this book as classroom alternatives are suggested and demonstrated. 'This series has been written by a genuine expert who has thorough knowledge of his subject and shares this with the reader in a lively, enthusiastic and passionate way. I have never found any books before that are so clear in explaining the fundamentals of these world-music genres, and doing so in a format based around practical, relevant and achievable tasks is even more remarkable. I can see these books becoming one of those series that every music teacher will have either read or heard about in years to come.' Matt Allen, Head of Music, Chessington Community College, Kingston