A full guide to the equipment and techniques required of the modern percussionist wishing to be successful in today's competitive musical world. Glen Caruba gives an in-depth tour of a host of popular percussion instruments including:CongasBongosTimbalesDjembeThe use of 'Toys' in modern musical settings Techniques and know-how are discussed using each instrument including aspects of tuning hand techniques exercises and basic swing rhythms. A further section enters the recording studio as you are given a guide to the exciting process of creative over-dubbing. Finally witness some hot Latin-Jazz playing and percussion magic fromthe group Orkesta Eme' Pe'.

A lively and energetic piece as befits the title, of seven minutes' duration. Commissioned by the North Wales International Music Festival 'to celebrate 40 years of magical music. First performed at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the 2012 North Wales International Music Festival by Hannah Stone, Harpist to HRH the Prince of Wales. / Percussions