Percussion Reference Books
Gara-Baby Dodds Story, The
Born in New Orleans in 1894, Warren "Baby" Dodds became one of the greatest drummers of that city's early jazz tradition. This lively autobiography, first published more than ...
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.
Kynaston-Circular Breathing
Author Kynaston discusses the technique of circular breathing in great detail here. The concept is a difficult one, but when learned and mastered, can improve the fluidity of ...
Hawkins-Producing Drum Beats (w/CD)
Whether you're into hip-hop, urban, rock, alternative, dance, electronic, jazz, blues, or country, drums play a prominent roll in the production and arrangement of a song. ...
Holly/Watson-Majoring in Education: All the Stuff You Need to Know
Majoring in Education: All the Stuff You Need to Know highlights the major components for survival and success during the formative years in a college, university or co...
Falzerano-Spinnin' the Webb: The Little Giant
Chick Webb's short professional career (he died at age 30) served as an inspiration to young drummers at the dawn of America's big band/swing era. Simply stated, Webb is the g...
Phillips/Surmani-Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors
The Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors provides a concise overview of the key aspects of copyright law that affect music educators and directors in the Unite...
Erskine/Black-The Musician's Lifeline
The Musician's Lifeline by Peter Erskine and Dave Black represents the combined opinions of the authors and their knowledge gained through their lives in music. In addition, i...
Cohan-Star Sets: Drum Kits Of The Great Drummers
This book highlights the outstanding drum sets of rock, jazz, R&B, and country. Spanning seven decades, it features over 40 great kits played by Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Ringo ...
Salzman-Composer's Insight, A vol. 2
A Composer's Insight: Thoughts, Analysis and Commentary on Contemporary Masterpieces for Wind Band, Volume 2 edited by Timothy Salzman, forward by Norman Dello Joio. This book...
Salzman-Composer's Insight, A vol. 3
A Composer's Insight: Thoughts, Analysis and Commentary on Contemporary Masterpieces for Wind Band, Volume 3 edited by Timothy Salzman, forward by John Corigliano. This book i...
Rock Science Drum Channel Drum Trivia Game
Rock Science Drum Channel Drum Trivia Game is a fun and challenging board game that celebrates the incredible music and performances of the greatest drummers of past and prese...
Modern Drummer Legends: Steve Smith (Online Audio Access Included)
In the new Steve Smith Legends, you get a brand new 40-page interview which covers Steve's entire career and virtually every band and recording in which he's played as a si...
Paliev-Bells, Clappers and Cowbells in Bulgaria
A pictoral journey of the Bells, Clappers and Cowbells found in Bulgaria's Countryside.
Dupin-Les Baguettes de Timbales (French Text)
Instruction manual for the assembly of timpani mallets. (French text)
Peterson-Music Teacher's First Year, The
The Music Teacher's First Year: Tales of Challenge, Joy, and Triumph by Elizabeth Peterson shares the stories of first-year teachers and allows insight into their succe...
Battisti-Winds of Change II
Winds of Change II - The New Millennium by Frank L. Battisti is an extension of The Winds of Change that traced the development of the American wind band/ensemble in the 20th ...
Flans-It's About Time: Jeff Porcaro, The Man and His Music
Jeff Porcaro was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band Toto, and he also recorded and toured with a list of artists that reads like a who's who of popular music i...
Modern Drummer Legends: Peter Erskine (Online Downloadable Content Included)
The sixth installment in the Modern Drummer Legends series contains 80 pages of extensive and in-depth interviews, exclusive Erskine recordings, pictorials of Weather Report, ...
Budofsky-The Drummer: 100 Years of Rhythmic Power and Invention (Paperback)
Adam Budofsky set out to mark the 30th-anniversary of the world's best-loved drum magazine, Modern Drummer, here is the first book to tell the complete tale of the modern drum...