Presents an introduction to the different things one can shake to make music, in simple text with illustrations, including bells, a tambourine, maracas, and more.
Describes a variety of percussion instruments from around the world back as far as 4,500 years such as drums, bells, shakers, rattles, and noisemakers. Is accompanied by unique photographs of these instruments of sound.
Looks at the members, activities, instruments, and competitions of indoor percussion ensembles and drum corps, and discusses what it takes to become involved in one of these groups.
from basic rock beats and syncopation to fills and drum solos--all you need to perform like a pro
Starr, Eric
2009
A step-by-step guide that teaches the key elements of rock drumming and how to perform like a professional, including a history of rock music, tips on reading music, buying the right equipment, and getting and keeping gigs. Includes CD.
Looks at the different instruments that make up the percussion section of the orchestra; and explains how they make their sounds, how they are played, and how they are used in various types of music.
Presents an introduction to various percussion intruments, providing information on they are used in different cultures around the world. Includes illustrations.
Presents the history of percussion instruments from the Old Stone Age to the present day, discussing common and uncommon percussion instruments from all parts of the world, tracing their development through the ages and across cultures.
