Do It! Play Percussion - Book 1 & CD

Suitable for young children aged 3-7 this book allows everyone to join in playing and singing along to familiar songs with simple percussion instruments. A free CD providing the backing and accompaniments is included toplay-along to. Barry hart talks you through each instrument: how to hold and play it to produce the best sound and tips for very young children to play in time. This book can be used in conjunction with Children's PercussionSet Rucksack (Item code: 9030440) which contains all the instruments used in the book. For Voice with Piano Lyrics and Chord symbols.

for beginners and slightly advanced players, with online videos. Par GIORDANI DANIEL. With their soft and gentle tones, handpans must be one of the most interesting, newly developed musical instruments around today. For anyone wishing to find out more, this book by Daniel Giordani provides a great way to get started. A full range of exercises enable the various playing techniques to be developed step by step. Thanks to the simple and easy-to-follow notation, you will very quickly be able to play different rhythms and to combine them with beautiful melodic sequences.Numerous exercises to improve coordination and independence of the hands together with lots of Afro, rock and hip-hop grooves make learning how to play really energising. With its exercises for chords, cross-rhythms and double strokes, the book has plenty of challenges in store for slightly advanced players as well. What's more, seven engaging practice pieces will provide a little repertoire for the first performances.Together with the musical notation, the linked online videos are also a very good additional aid to learning. All the exercises can be played with the wide variety of handpan scales. You can find a short video introduction to the book following the link: https://vimeo.com/696103590 / Date parution : 2022-05-03/ Méthode / Handpan

Par STUART HARDCASTLE. Publié par la musique de la vallée de monter en flèche, BeatLife le livre/CD package inclut les versions de base et avancées pour 6 rythmes, avec les intros, les pauses et les terminaisons pour tous les instruments. Le livre comprend également les plans de l'atelier et enseignement des méthodes utilisées par les BeatLife, j'espère que ce sera une excellente ressource pour les batteurs qui veulent enseigner, les enseignants désireux de tambour et les jeunes qui veulent faire les deux. / Niveau : Débutant / Brazilian - Methods / Méthode / Percussions

Inspire your students to make some noise with Teach and Play Balinese Gamelan!The six pieces in this book represent an exciting and varied selection of music from the island of Bali from a Balinese warrior dance and a traditional lullaby to rhythmic 'monkey' chanting and a shadow-puppet play. Each piece is broken down into clear and simple steps that show you how to build up the music gradually with your class. Combined with the accompanying DVD - which contains 60 short clips of the author and a group of KS3 students demonstrating all of the instruments and patterns to each piece - teaching and learning world music has neverbeen so easy or enjoyable.The six pieces are supplemented with valuable background information about the music and culture cross-curricular projects composing ideas advice on assessment and guidance on teaching whole-class world-music ensembles. The material in this book has been designed primarily for use with KS2 and KS3 classes but the addition of higher-ability parts for each piece means the book can be tailored easily to KS4 as well. It is not necessary to own authentic instruments to get the most out of this book as classroom alternatives are suggested and demonstrated. 'This series has been written by a genuine expert who has thorough knowledge of his subject and shares this with the reader in a lively enthusiastic and passionate way. I have never found any books before that are so clear in explaining the fundamentals of these world-music genres and doing so in a format based around practical relevant and achievable tasks is even more remarkable. I can see these books becoming one of those series that every music teacher will have either read or heard about in years to come.'Matt Allen Head of Music Chessington Community College Kingston

Description Inspire your students to make some noise with Teach and Play African Drums ! The six pieces in this book represent an exciting and varied selection of music from across the African continent, from traditional djembe drumming and gumboot dancing to a Senegalese pop song. Each piece is broken down into clear and simple steps that show you how to build up the music gradually with your class. Combined with the accompanying DVD ' which contains over 60 short clips of the author and a group of KS3 students demonstrating all of the instruments and patterns to each piece ' teaching and learning world music has never been so easy or enjoyable. The six pieces are supplemented with valuable background information about the music and culture, cross-curricular projects, composing ideas, advice on assessment and guidance on teaching whole-class world-music ensembles. The material has been designed primarily for use with KS2 and KS3 classes, but the addition of higher-ability parts for each piece means the book can be tailored easily to KS4 as well. It is not necessary to own authentic instruments to get the most out of this book as classroom alternatives are suggested and demonstrated. 'This series has been written by a genuine expert who has thorough knowledge of his subject and shares this with the reader in a lively, enthusiastic and passionate way. I have never found any books before that are so clear in explaining the fundamentals of these world-music genres, and doing so in a format based around practical, relevant and achievable tasks is even more remarkable. I can see these books becoming one of those series that every music teacher will have either read or heard about in years to come.' Matt Allen, Head of Music, Chessington Community College, Kingston

Soloing Strategies for Hand Drummers-This book is for advanced hand drummers who want to play complex solos using simple sequences of hand strokes. Whether you play Djembe conga or ashiko the practical hand-pattern strategies explained here will help you get themost out of your hands with the least amount of effort. And whether you want to solo in a traditional African or Afro-Cuban ensemble in a drum circle in a band or in your living room along with your favorite CDs Secrets of theHand will help you take your playing to the next level. The book is organized into two main sections. The first covers the five basic hand-pattern strategies and the second covers five strategies for creating the illusion ofspeed. Each new strategy builds on the ones before it. And while you're learning the strategies you'll also be learning over a hundred patterns that should be a fountain of ideas for you when you solo.

Par COLETTI / SPIRO. The first serious study of the masters of Latin percussion. The Language of the Masters will help percussionists find their own voice as they become more fluent in the language of Latin Percussion improvisation. Perfect for intermediate to advanced level players to learn Afro-Cuban music by studying the work of the originators of the genre, including Armando Peraza, Ray Barretto, Tata Guines, Johnny Rodriguez, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente,  Manny Oquendo, Guillermo Barreto, Yeyito, Orestes Vilato and Giovanni Hidalgo. Features include: Three transcribed, classic solos from each one of the featured artists’ recordings 20 easily downloadable audio tracks A written etude summarizing the essence of each percussionist’s style Play-along tracks for each etude—first with the solo performed and then with accompaniment only. 16-page overview of how to study these transcriptions and incorporate them into your own playing. The ideal book for academic and job auditions—absolutely the first of its kind! / Methods & Tutors / Etude / Percussion

The Easy Funk Play-Along series for wind and brass instruments now also contains parts for the rhythm section. Now it is possible to provide live accompaniment to a varied wind ensemble consisting of flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets and/or trombones (4 parts in each tune book with CD) on piano/keyboards, guitar, electric bass and percussion - ideal for school and music school ensembles.The score and all parts are available individually and can be used simultaneously in instrumental lessons. / Percussions

Drum Circle Spirit teaches about facilitating community through rhythm-based events. Arthur Hull, recognized as the father of the drum circle movement, uses rhythm circles for spirit - and team - building among personal growth and religious groups, major corporations and to help build community in grass roots organizations around the world. This book includes discussion and education about 'rhythmaculture' - a play-along universal grooves CD with orchestration outlines - drum circle games - facilitation exercises - orchestration exercises - and the author's philosophies, terminologies, and stories. All of these tools are designed to act as a foundation from which facilitators can grow and develop their own styles. / Percussions / 208 pages / niveau : Débutant / Partition/Cd Set - Format: 9,5 X 7

The Indian Tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums but by no means should it be considered inaccessible. For those who have gone through the introductory 'Learning the Tabla' this book/online audio set is an ideal nextstep. It contains much new material which is appropriate for an intermediate level student.This series introduces us to new material concept and techniques. Such material includes a discussion of the complementarynature of tabla bols/technique. It also introduces us to new compositional forms such as mukhada rela laggi paran gat tihai and chakradar. There is an introduction to the concept of transitional bols and techniques. This setalso expands upon material that was introduced in the first set by giving new tals and their thekas as well as a more advanced kaida. There is also a discussion of the ancient barrel drum known as the pakhawaj and a discussionof pakhawaj material that can be played on the Tabla. Audio download available online.Easy to use book/audio download to learn intermediate level Tabla.It continues where Mel Bay's 'Learning the Tabla'left off.Easy to use for Indians and Non-Indians alike.Introduces many new compositional forms as well as more advanced theoretical material.May be used with or without the guidance of ateacher.

An introduction-The latest title in the Bollywood Brass Band series - a comprehensive book and DVD about the Dhol and how to play it.

Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now!-In-depth coverage of popular percussion instruments including history tuning maintenance techniques exercises ensembles and more from a world-renowned educator and performer Kalani. This book comes with an enhanced CD featuring additional multimedia content including demonstrations of all rhythms and techniques.

Arrangeur: Richard Duckett. The 'Team' series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the very early stages. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using 'Team Recorder' to play in ensembles with students using 'Team Woodwind', 'Team brass', 'Team Percussion' and 'Team Strings'. Team Recorder is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner recorder players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book.Imaginative piano accompaniments have been provided as well as some untuned percussion accompaniments to add variety in performance. Introduces simple-part playing through the use of rounds, ensemble parts for treble recorder and there are a number of duets that can be expanded into classroom, orchestra or wind band performances with the use of supplementary parts. This volume includes audio downloads of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available. The 'Team' series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the very early stages. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using 'Team Recorder' to play in ensembles with students using 'Team Woodwind', 'Team brass', 'Team Percussion' and 'Team Strings'. Team Recorder is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner recorder players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book.Imaginative piano accompaniments have been provided as well as some untuned percussion accompaniments to add variety in performance. Introduces simple-part playing through the use of rounds, ensemble parts for treble recorder and there are a number of duets that can be expanded into classroom, orchestra or wind band performances with the use of supplementary parts. This volume includes audio downloads of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Flûte à Bec