SKU: MB.21884M

ISBN 9780786689989. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This is the follow-up volume to Bodhr?n: The Basics and is designed for those who want to improve their technique and expand their rhythmic repertoire. It contains exercises and solos in 4/4, 6/8, 3/4, and 9/8 time. The 568 one-measure exercises are designed to improve a players technical skill and demonstrate how to use the basic building blocks of rests, accents, rolls, and syncopation to create interesting and varied rhythmic patterns. The 64 short solos show how to combine the one-measure rhythmic patterns into longer compositions.In addition to the exercises and solos, there are sections on time signatures, counting, syncopation, playing on the backbeat, vocalizing rhythmic patterns, developing speed, controlling pitch and timbre, and playing with both hands. Audio download available online.??? Shows 568 one-measure exercises that are designed to improve a players technical skill??? Exercises and solos in 4/4, 6/8, 3/4, and 9/8 time??? 64 short solos show how to combine the one-measure rhythmic patterns into longer compositions??? Sections on syncopation, playing on the backbeat, vocalizing rhythmic patterns, developing speed, controlling pitch and timbre, and playing with both hands??? Audio download available online.

SKU: HL.196893

ISBN 9781495075117. UPC: 888680645076. 9x12 inches.

This new Rubank collection of 14 solo and ensemble works for percussion includes three Haskell Harr duets not published in over 30 years. Suitable for contest and festival performance (grade 2-4), each piece comes with online performance and accompaniment recordings and PLAYBACK audio tools. The exceptional performance tracks are performed by top level pros. Also included are accompaniment tracks for practice, and PDF piano accompaniments for use at contest. Includes:

? American Patrol (snare solo; opt. fl/picc/clar)

? Chesapeake (snare/bass duet)

? Drummers' Canzonetta (snare trio)

? Drummers' Delight (snare/bass/cymbal trio)

? High School Drummer (snare solo)

? Jumbo's Holiday (bass drum solo)

? Lexington (snare/bass duet)

? Mr. Boom-Boom (bass drum solo)

? Newgulf Drummer (snare solo)

? Saratoga (snare/bass duet)

? Susquehanna (snare/bass duet)

? Thundering Through (snare solo)

? Two of Us (snare duet)

? Yankee Doodle Fantasy (duet for snare and flute or piccolo).