Percussion Reference Books
Battisti/Musgrave-The Best We Can Be
The inspiring story of The Best We Can Be by Frank L. Battisti and R. Bruce Musgrave provides an extraordinary model for band programs of today and tomorrow explaining ...
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 ...
Alfred's Music Playing Cards: Percussion Instruments
Alfred's Percussion playing cards are a fun and innovative way to learn about percussion instruments. These are real playing cards divided into four suits. Each suit represent...
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 ...
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...
Cook-Leedy Way, The
The Leedy Way by Rob Cook is a fascinating, very detailed biography of George Way and updated history of the Leedy drum company. 8 1/2 x 11, 320 pages paperback.
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 ...
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...
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...
Bergamini-Neil Peart: Taking Center Stage
Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance by Joe Bergamini is the definitive print retrospective and musical documentation of the career of one of the most influenti...
Cook/Sheridan-Gretsch Drum Book, The
The Gretsch Drum Book by Rob Cook with John Sheridan. This book is a complete business history of the Gretsch Drum Company and dating guide for Gretsch drums. From the foundin...
Salzman-Composer's Insight, A vol. 1
A Composer's Insight: Thoughts, Analysis and Commentary on Contemporary Masterpieces for Wind Band, Volume 1 edited by Timothy Salzman, forward by Michael Colegrass. This book...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Gottry-Freelance: 10 Commonsense Keys to Making YOUR Music YOUR Business
A career in music can be exciting, flexible, and profitable, but it requires navigating both musical and business complexities in a consistently evolving industry. Allowing...
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...
Levine-Seavine Cymbal Education Book (Online Video Access Included)
The Seavine Cymbal Education Book by Chelsea Levine is a breakdown of everything you need to know about marching cymbals. We provide a step by step guide to achieving maste...
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...
