Volume 1-Percussionist François Dupin (1931-1994) studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes including first prize for composition. His professional work as a performer composer and teacher combined produced many well-informed study books for Percussion including Rapid Tutor for the Xylophone. Following his graduation from the Paris Conservatoire Dupin worked with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio-France and the Orchestre de Paris when it was first founded. He then went on to establish the first Percussion class at the Lyon Conservatoire where he taught until his death. It was during this time thatDupin produced Rapid Tutor for the Xylophone. These studies are suitable for beginners and with instruction in French English German and Spanish Dupin's study book is highly versatile. Covering a range of technical aspects on the instrument and ensuring gradual progression to a high standard François Dupin's Rapid Tutor for the Xylophone is imperative to beginner Xylophone players.

Vol. 1 Xylophone-Deux-Cents Exercices Journaliers - Vol. 1 is the first volume of a set of books for Xylophone players by Jacques Delécluse. This first book uses a rhythm table to help the upper beginners to organise themselves while studying the book. It is a must-have method for those want to master the technique of the Xylophone. The author Jacques Delécluse is a soloist at the Paris Orchestra and a professor at the Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris. He has conceived keyboard-percussion instruments that hold his name and is also the author of a series of seven books “À LaManière De” for Drums and Piano.