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.

First Lessons Conga is a perfect introduction to the conga drum. The book includes lessons on music notation posture positioning tuning and hand strokes. There are also many exercises examples ofLatin rhythms and even some history of the instrument. Written by best-selling Mel Bay author Trevor Salloum this method is all you need to start playing the conga today!

The Absolute Beginners course has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your instrument. With this superb book you get a comprehensive course featuring step-by-step pictureswhich take you from first day exercises to playing along to the professional backing tracks that are included on the download card. This title is the Danish version. (English version: AM1007347)

The World Beat Rhythms series explores rhythmic styles from different regions of the world. The hybrid compositions and rhythms in this book and CD package are influenced by the popular Samba Olodum and Baiao styles of Brazil. All levels.WHAT'S INSIDE: Photographs of each percussion instrument Instruction on techniques used to play each instrument Percussion scores Rhythm indexes played at different tempos Worksheets Percussion breaks Charts Audio examples of each rhythm demonstrated on their respective instruments The Cd contains demonstration and play-along tracks that can be used when learning and practicing theexamples. Play along with a 30-piece percussion ensemble with drumset and bass. The World Beat Rhythms series can be used by studenst who want to teach themselves or by music educators for private or group instruction. ...a great asset to all music educators and band directors to get their orchestras band ensembles and students of all ages grooving together.Joe Porcaro

Play Congas Now is a step-by-step method that teaches all the fundamentals of congo playing. You will learn hand positions and techniques basic reading skills different styles of rhythms and patterns tuning and maintenance drum set and school jaxx band applications and a brief history of the conga drums. The accompanying CD includes all exercises and has play-along tracks to practice with. The styles covered in the book are Afro-Cuban Puerto Ricanm Dominican pop rock funk and R

Essential Tones Rhythms & Grooves-Learn to play the Djembe. This complete method by Michael Markus will teach you how to produce a good sound develop a healthy technique and learn the essential concepts sounds and rhythms of West African Djembe drumming. This hands-on workshop includes access to extensive play-along online videos that will help you to practice every technique in the context of a traditional African Djembe ensemble. Beginning Djembe teaches: correct effective Djembe playing technique and posture; how to tune maintain and care for your Djembe; three fundamental sounds of the Djembe: bass slap and tone; exercises and play-along videos to helpyou develop good tone facility and memorize essential rhythms and their variations; historical regional and traditional cultural context of the Djembe; traditional Djembe rhythms from different regions: Sofa Dundungbe Soli Guinea Fare Kuku Mane and Sinte; notated Djembe ensemble parts including for Djembes and Dunduns; techniques for soloing; and more! Video clips are accessed online using the unique code in each book.

This DVD will teach you the popular yet elusive drumming technique of the Bodhran. Primary rhythms of reel and jig times are covered along with many of their variations. Includes tips on damping two-on-three rhythm and advancedperformance. In addition you will learn the basics of playing bones spoons and the exciting Scottish snare Drum.

In this third volume in his bestselling series Al Dworsky shows you how to play funky West African Djembe grooves on Bongos. Each pattern is taught step-by-step using a player's eye view and a side view at normalspeed and in slow motion. The grooves fit with all kinds of music as you'll see when Al plays them with his brother Rich Dworsky the Piano player on public radio's A Prairie HomeCompanion. And you'll be able to playalong because Al only plays exactly what he's shown you how to play in the lessons.To show you how the grooves work in a more traditional context Al is joined by master drummer Fode Seydou Bangoura onDjembe. The DVD is about an hour long and includes a PDF file with simple charts of all the patterns. Alan Dworsky is the creator of over 20 bestselling and award-winning books and videos for hand drummers and othermusicians including the DVDs ?Gentle Djembe for Beginners' 'Cajon Grooves for Beginners ' and 'Bongo Grooves for Beginners?. His books 'A Rhythmic Vocabulary' and 'Conga Drumming' have each won the DRUM Magazine Readers' Poll asBest Instructional Book.

Learning bongos 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 percussionist 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 ofhis life. In 1981 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

This is the follow-up volume to Bodhran: The Basics and is designed for those who want to improve their technique and expand their rhythmic repertoire. It contains exercises and solos in 4/4 6/8 3/4 and 9/8 time. The 568one-measure exercises are designed to improve a player's technical skill and demonstrate how to use the basic building blocks of rests accents rolls and syncopation to create interesting and varied rhythmic patterns. The 64short solos show how to combine the one-measure rhythmic patterns into longer compositions. In addition to the exercises and solos there are sections on time signatures counting syncopation playing on the backbeat vocalizing rhythmic patterns developing speed controlling pitch and timbre and playing with both hands. Audio download available online. Shows 568 one-measure exercises that are designed to improve a player'stechnical skill. Exercises and solos in 4/4 6/8 3/4 and 9/8 time. 64 short solos show how to combine the one-measure rhythmic patterns into longer compositions. Sections on syncopation playing on thebackbeat vocalizing rhythmic patterns developing speed controlling pitch and timbre and playing with both hands. Audio download available online.

This book is a complete study of Conga rhythms. It contains illustrations showing the current method of playing the conga drums and latin rhythms.

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.

Jazz great Victor Mendoza teaches you grooves and percussion techniques that harness the magical passion of the Latin Jazz styles. By applying your knowledge and musical vocabulary you will be able to master a host of Latinrhythm patterns including the Son Clave the Rhumba Clave the Cascara and the Tumbao. Also discover and apply a new range of Latin instruments and peripherals to you percussion rig.