Percussion Reference Books
Benson-And My Daddy Will Play the Drums (Limericks for Friends of Drummers)
A unique collection of limericks for and about drums and drummers by one of America's most creative composer/percussionists-Warren Benson. If you're a drummer or like the drum...
Bowles-The Timpani Supplement II: Still More Pictures and Documents
The Timpani Supplement II (Still More Pictures and Documents) by Edmund A. Bowles represents a unique iconographical and documentary history of the timpani. This volume is the...
Beck-Encyclopedia of Percussion (Paperback Edition)
The Encyclopedia of Percussion is an extensive guide to percussion instruments, organized for research as well as general knowledge. Focusing on idiophones and membranophon...
Siwe-Artful Noise: Percussion Literature in the Twentieth Century
Twentieth-century composers created thousands of original works for solo percussion and percussion ensemble. Concise and ideal for the classroom, Artful Noise offers an ess...
Aldridge-Guide to Vintage Drums
Written by the publisher of Not So Modern Drummer magazine, this is an essential guide for collectors-to-be that want to shop around, or for current collectors to discover dru...
Montgomery/Hinson-Stories of the Great Composers (CD only)
Replacement CD for "Stories of the Great Composers" byJune Montgomery and Maurice Hinson.
Moore-Acoustics of Bar Percussion
A 160 page book containing acoustical descriptions of the marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, and orchestra bells; documentation of research work on partial structure of b...
Beck-Encyclopedia of Percussion (2nd Edition)
"Encyclopedia of Percussion" is a comprehensive guide to all things percussive. John Beck offers in depth descriptions as well as historical background on a wide range of top...
Saleh-Percussionist's Handbook, A
Peter Saleh's A Percussionist Handbook is not a method book, but a hands-on, no-nonsense, practical resource for teachers and performers serious about their craft. This...
Allen-Music, Artistry and Education
In Music, Artistry, and Education Dr. Milton Allen takes you on a careening voyage that charts a path from being a good musician/educator to becoming an artist musician...
Berglund-Buddy Rich: One of a Kind
In this meticulously researched biography, author Pelle Berglund presents the first comprehensive book on the life of Buddy Rich, still considered by many to be the greatest d...
Modern Drummer Legends-Chad Smith
Chad Smith's career has been well documented, and his five Modern Drummer cover features have provided a detailed commentary and an array of unique photos. All of this is coll...
Schmidt-History of the Ludwig Drum Company
Discover one of America's greatest contributions to the music world – the drumset – by exploring this book. This unique publication uses extensive interviews with ...
Falzerano-Gretsch Drums: The Legacy of That Great Gretsch Sound (Softcover)
This tribute to Gretsch kits features full-color photos and interviews with sensational players like Louie Bellson, Jimmy Cobb, Chuck Flores, Phil Grant, Jake Hanna, Elvin Jon...
Cook-Rogers Book, The
In this book, author Rob Cook gives the complete history of the Rogers Drum Company, whose drums, in the words of Not-So-Modern Drummer editor John Aldridge, were "the Cadilla...
Pinksterboer-Tipbook for Drums
The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration ...
Ludwig-Making of a Drum Company
The Autobiography of William F. Ludwig II . His whole story in his own words, from childhood recollections through teen years as a rudimental drum champion, wartime service, a...
Highstein-Making Music in Looking Glass Land
A great reference book for the aspiring classical musician, covering topics such as the assembly of credentials, networking, public relations and management.
Leach-Music Copyright Basics
What is copyright? This seemingly simple question often causes confusion with its complex answers. In Music Copyright Basics, professor and Expert Copyright Witness Joel Leach...
Mason-How to Make Drums, Tom-toms & Rattles
Making your own primitive instruments from simple materials such as coffee cans and flower pots. Includes 121 figures.
