Brief introduction to various types of percussion instruments, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Childhood is a great time for exploring the world's sights and sounds-and for developing a lifelong interest in music! Our Music Makers series features easy-to-read text and colorful, well-chosen photos that provide a kid-friendly introduction to some of their favorite instruments. A table of contents, informative captions,...

"This is a book of easy-to-build, low-or-no-cost musical instruments that con be constructed by children under adult supervision, or, in some cases, by older kids without supervision. Examples of the instruments include washtub bass, driftwood marimba, thumb piano, bucket drums, and flowerpot bells: simple stuff, but stuff kids can have fun with."--Title page verso.

The drums are a blast to play and fun to learn. Drummers play in many types of groups from rock to pop to jazz. The band Led Zeppelin had hard-rocking drum rhythms. Even Beyoncé dances to the beat of the two drummers in her band Suga Mama. But are the drums right for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional drummers like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good drummer needs. Discover whether the drums are your...

The Drum Book tells the story of the rock drum kit, from the moment Ringo Starr began to thrash his Ludwigs to the diverse styles of today's players. This expanded and updated edition celebrates in loving detail the music and the drummers that inspired change and invention, and in doing so, changed the sound of music forever.

Pocket change is a concept of approaching playing music to build a long, stable career.As a musician the intent is sometimes to rein as an individual.Longevity and stability are based on being versatile and adapting to the contemporary styles.In order to stay on top of the working ladder, one must alter their playing approach to be inclusive of all of the players in any situation and become adequately accommodating. Playing in the pocket is the concept...

In this book, author Rob Cook gives the complete history of the Rogers Drum Company, whose drums, in the words of Not-So-Modern Drummer editor John Aldridge, were "the Cadillac of the 1960s... (whose) innovations in hardware design have been copied by almost every drum manufacturer in existence." The Rogers Book covers the company's east coast beginnings, the Covington, OH era, English Rogers, the CBS era, and much more. It includes a list of Rogers...

Welcome to EMUSIK Drums for beginners. This book was designed to give a fun and simple approach to playing the drum kit at beginner level. No matter what your age, if you'd like to get started on the drum kit, this book is for you.

The beat is universal -- drumming as a way of communicating with other people, spirits, and self exists around the world and throughout time. And contemporary drumming is thriving! In the neo-pagan community, the most popular festivals and workshops are those that feature drumming circles. In healing centers, nursing homes, women's centers, and schools across the country, people are forming drumming circles. Sacred Beat honors and explores every aspect...