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.

In Contemporary Music Bk/2Cd. Par RODRIGUEZ ARTURO. Ce cours examine l\'infusion de Afro-Latin traditionnel et surtout les concepts d\'afro-cubains dans la musique occidentale contemporaine. Dès l\'achèvement de ce livre que vous sera ont maîtrisé beaucoup de nouvelles compétences qui vous aideront à devient un percussionniste plus accompli et, plus important encore, un musicien plus complète. En explorant le rôle de percussions dans la musique traditionnelle des Afro-Cuban, vous comprendrez la batterie de l\'importante contribution se rendre vers une pièce musicale complète, et qu\'un tambour n\'est pas simplement un espace réservé aux rythmique, mais vraiment un instrument de musique digne de reconnaissance. Bien que ce livre se concentre principalement sur les percussions de main, ses principes fondamentaux sont également appliquées à la batterie. Il n\'y a aucune notation standard dans ce livre - au contraire, les rythmes sont illustrées avec graphiques faciles à comprendre, basés sur le comptage des battements subdivisés. Compagnon deux CDs offrent des exemples audio de tous les points importants. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Latin American - Methods / Méthode / Percussions

Latin rhythms abound in this book! Beats charts and examples are given for the mambo cha-cha xongo calypso merengue samba bomba and rumba as well as Afro-Cuban beats and patterns. Percussion notation is included forconga timbale clave bongo drumset bongo bell guiro cha-cha bell shaker large and small cowbells tambora agogo surdo pandeiro and cuica. Audio available online.

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.

The Rhythm Encyclopedia is a collection of 6 561 different rhythms written in notation that can be used for Drum set Conga Djembe Cajon and any other Drum that has a high tone and a low tone.Thistitle will provide many hours of practice for developing stick and foot independence for Drum set Drummers and hand independence for hand Drummers. An invaluable resource for finding interesting and varied rhythms to add to yourplaying repertoire.