Percussion Reference Books
Bonfoey-Percussion Repair and Maintenance
Percussion Repair and Maintenance is THE performer's technical manual on repair and maintenance of all standard percussion equipment. Written by Mark Bonfoey, it contai...
Smith-Masters of the Vibes
Masters of the Vibes is a celebration of the vibraphone and the artists who play it on the highest level. Musician/author Anthony Smith leads readers on an entertaining, infor...
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...
Goodman-A View from the Rear
At 19 years old, Saul Goodman became timpanist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under renowned conductor Arturo Toscanini. Forty-six years later, he retired as one of ...
Press-Mallet Repair
"Mallet Repair" is an in depth account of how to recover worn timpani or yarn mallets. Included are descriptions of materials needed, clear illustrations, and clear, simple in...
Kite-Keiko Abe: A Virtuosic Life (book w/CD)
Keiko Abe transformed the marimba into today's five-octave solo instrument and full-fledged member of classical ensembles. Prior to Abe, the marimba was viewed somewhat disdai...
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...
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...
Robley-Rhythmic Journey
The Rhythmic Journey: Unleashing the Beat Within is an inspiring and transformative exploration of the profound impact learning drums and embracing rhythm can have on an in...
Cook-Slingerland Book, The
Revised Edition Slingerland Book... All new Krupa section All new Jake Jerger section New color pages featuring the Slingerland drums of Mike Curotto, new family information a...
Cook-George Way's Little Black Book
A brief biography of George Way, followed by a reproduction of his vendor directory; personal notes from George to himself about where he got brass, felt, etc. Specifications ...
Battisti/Garofalo-Guide to Score Study
This outstanding "one-of-a-kind" text was designed to assist the conductor in achieving a personal interpretation of music. "At last...the wind band world has a concis...
Falzerano-Billy Gladstone
Admired by colleagues and the public alike, Billy Gladstone was the featured percussionist at New York's Radio City Music Hall for 18 years after its opening in 1932. He was a...
Chenoweth-Marimbas of Guatemala
The Marimbas of Guatemala is an analytical study of the history of the Guatemalan marimba. Vida Chenoweth has compiled information on the origins and cultural significance of ...
Primatic-Percussion Instruments: Purchasing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and More
Why does that snare drum sound like a cardboard box? Why don't the pedals on the timpani stay in position? What kind of cymbals should I buy for a drum set? Why does the bass ...
Schweizer-Timpani Tone and the Interpretation of Baroque and Classical Music
Timpani Tone and the Interpretation of Baroque and Classical Music by Steven L. Schweizer explores the nature, production, and evolution of timpani tone and provides in...
Schick-Percussionist's Art (Online Audio Access)
The Percussionists Art: Same Bed, Different Dreams is a book about solo percussion music. Not long ago the very notion of a percussion soloist would have seemed ludi...
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...
Harrison-Music Primer
An intuiging and beatiful look into the musical perspective of Lou Harrison. A compilation of musical ideas concieved throghout Harrison's 85 year musical career.
