Vol. 1-Caisse-Claire-With very few studies existing for the Snare Drum 20 Studies for Snare Drum fills a very large gap. Professional percussionist Frédéric Macarez compiles the studies with a wealth of experience. Many of Macarez''s studies are inspired by symphonic repertoire while others are influenced by rhythmical difficulties synonymous with the instrument. Still others prepare the performer for less conventional uses of the instrument. Focus in the first volume of 20 Studies for Snare Drum is given to complex rhythms time signatures dynamics and tempo among other aspects. Macarez''s compilation 20 Studies for Snare Drum is essential to the technical progression of advanced Snare Drum players.

To lend credibility to the digital percussion that?s the impossible task Jean Paul Boissiére succeed in this manual. You will find actually in this book a gradual educational method which is the prerogative of musical instruments already having a loical and academic past. The eclecticism of the styles of music treated in this method proves it. Moreover it is an excellent idea associating congas exercises and drums rhythms that allow all level students to play in a context close to real music unting the drum classes that teachers are eager to work in groups. The control of the tempo and the ability to listen to the other (or others) which is the preoccupation of all musician is apart of the rhythmic and the attention given by the authoreses musical necessities is a proof of the unquestionable pedagogic value of this book. (Jacques-François Juskowiak)

Thanks to the work of the experienced Cameroon musician Brice Wassy we can today (re)discover the amazing sounds of 'Manga Mbeu' 'Kou Nga' and 'Bikoutsi' among many others.