Holland-Practical Percussion

Practical Percussion: A Guide to the Instruments and Their Sources, Revised Edition explores today's world of percussion and answers common questions. The second half of the twentieth century saw vast changes in all apects of percussion - the instruments themselves, playing techniques, and composition - plus the huge influence of pop, jazz, and film scores. Additionally, the revolution in travel and communication has meant that composers have become much more aware of the seemingly endless variety of ethnic instruments. James Holland is uniquely qualified to assess these developments, having been involved with conductors and composers across a wide spectrum of the music world.