Percussion Reference Books

Filz-Rhythm Coach: Level One (CD)

Rhythm Coach is a rhythmic guide for instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers. Richard Filz stresses the importance of vocalization in reproducing accurate rhythms. 

Payne-Tito Puente-King of Latin Music (book w/DVD)

This is a story of the renowned musician know internationally as the King of Latin Music, an instrumental force in the rise of la musica latina and its spread throughout the w... 

Welsh-Music of Stuart S. Smith, The

John P. Welsh reviews the music of Stuart S. Smith. Smith is the compser of the well know series of vibraphone compositions "Links". 

Adato/Judy-Percussion Instruments of the World

Percussion Instruments of the World , compiled by Joseph Adato and George Judy presents a comprehensive listing of percussion instruments from antiquity to present. The... 

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... 

Schaum-Music History Speller

This unique writing book consists of a series of music history stories. Many of the words appear in notation so that the student will need to read notes in order to comprehend... 

Modern Drummer-Snare Drum Selects vol. 1 (BFD2 compatible expansion pack)

Snare Drum Selects, Vol. 1 is an expansion pack for Xpansion's popular "BFD2" software . This expansion features sample sounds of many of the popular snare drums fea... 

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... 

Pinksterboer-Tipbook Drums: Complete Guide

Tipbook Drums – The Complete Guide is a totally new and expanded edition of the original Tipbook Drums (2001). This accessible and convenient guide, in a convenient new ... 

Reynolds-Profile of a Composer : Roger Reynolds

With an introduction by Gilbert Chase. Includes many black and white photographs, and excerpts from Reynolds' print music. 

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 ... 

Colgrass-Adventures of an American Composer (Autobiography)

Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Colgrass was more than a brilliant orchestral composer and percussionist. He was also a maverick who romanced a Cold War spy in Bucharest, chased... 

Klauber-World of Gene Krupa

Find out the true stories behind the legend of Gene Krupa with "World of Gene Krupa". Historical information and pictorials detail all of Krupa's musical journey. 

Paliev-Bells, Clappers and Cowbells in Bulgaria

A pictoral journey of the Bells, Clappers and Cowbells found in Bulgaria's Countryside. 

Klower-Joy of Drumming, The

If you think you're not musical, think again! Rhythm, the foundation of music, is all around and within us. In the womb, we began our experience of the world through the sound... 

Boonshaft-Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise

Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise by Peter Loel Boonshaft is a collection of practical solutions, inspirational stories, thought provoking quotations and motiv... 

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... 

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 ... 

Montgomery/Hinson-Stories of the Great Composers (CD only)

Replacement CD for "Stories of the Great Composers" byJune Montgomery and Maurice Hinson.