drum

An introduction to the drum including discussions of its construction and use in various societies, time periods, and kinds of music.

An introduction to ritual and traditional drumming, explaining the twelve fundamental principles of executing and invoking African and Diaspora music, with emphasis on breath, posture, and orchestration; and including personal anecdotes from the author about his own drumming path.

While his friends are trying to nap, Little Clancy the turtle insists on banging his drum and other objects.

Presents an illustrated retelling of the Indian folktale of a poor young boy who dreams of owning a drum and when he receives a magic stick, is able to create his own good luck.

A guide for drums with instructions for tuning, reading music, and playing in different styles.

Describes different kinds of drums and how they are used, including the snare drum, conga drum, and bass drum.

Max, who doesn't feel much like talking, finds a pair of sticks and uses them to fill his neighborhood with music, learning that it is possible to convey emotion without ever saying a word.

Maggie saves the town of Serena, Kansas with her loud, fast drumming.

Photographs and simple text teach young readers about drums, how they work, and where they are used.

Tales that celebrate the power of drums including a guajiro drum that brings the dead back to life, an Irish drum that makes ghosts dance until daybreak, a Middle Eastern drum that leads people to freedom, and many more.