This DVD teaches 20 great grooves that fit with all kinds of music. It starts with a detailed demonstration of basic technique and features clear step-by-step instruction throughout. Each pattern is shown in side view player?s eye view and slow motion. And at the end of every lesson the patterns are played along with music. Along the way your instructor Alan Dworsky explains basic rhythmic concepts in the user-friendly way that won himtwo DRUM Magazine Readers? Poll awards for Best Instructional Book. A PDF file is also included with charts of all the patterns. And the rhythm almost never stops so you can always play along.

In Combination With The Cajon-Drummer / percussionist Matthias Philipzen presents two very innovative percussion instruments the Heck Stick and the Sidekick allowing the Cajon to become a complete drumset and making all styles possible. Chapter 1: Heck Stick - basics special sounds and coordination with the Cajon Chapter 2: Sidekick - Accents and ostinati-figures combined with Cajon Chapter 3: Combination - Heck Stick Sidekick andCajon Chapter 4: Shaker - Various combinations of different shakers with Cajon Chapter 5: Styles / Play-alongs - Now it's your turn! Play your complete 'drumset' with the band: Pop Blues Shuffle High Life Bossa Nova Samba Techno Reggae and more

An extended instructional book for the cajon by Matthias Philipzen, who has intensely worked with the instrument for 15 years and is known in the scene as a clinician and musician. This book addresses beginners, advanced learners and professionals and is as well geared for music or instrumental instruction. Apart from numerous styles, it presents tips and tricks for the use of the cajon as well as ensemble music for the group performance. The two included audio-CDs with their carefully produced tracks are a practicing help and invite you to play along. / Percussions Diverses / 88 pages / niveau : Multiple Levels / Partition/Cd Set - Format: 11,75 X 8,25

The Absolute Beginners course has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your instrument. With this superb book you get a comprehensive course featuring step-by-step pictureswhich take you from first day exercises to playing along to the professional backing tracks that are included on the download card.