Percussion Reference Books

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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 ... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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 ... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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 hal... 

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 ... 

Schallehn-Mind Matters: Overcoming Common Mental Barriers in Drumming

Written by Bernie Schallehn, a certified mental health and substance abuse counselor (retired) with degrees in behavioral science and counseling who is also a working drummer ... 

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...