Score of Rolf Wallin's Stonewave for solo Percussion. Composer's Notes:The last few years I have become increasingly involved in some peculiar mathematical formulas called 'fractals'. These formulas used inthe fast growing field of 'Chaos theory' are relatively simple but they generate fascinating and surprisingly 'organic' patterns when shown graphically on a computer screen or played as music. One should think that such amathematical approach would lead to sterile and 'theoretical' music. The sound world of 'Stonewave' however is not one you would associate with math books. The steady insistent pulse and the use of sequences put squarely upagainst each other or divided by long rests suggest an invisible ritual. A ritual for what? Well then let it be a ritual for the exorcism of some 'evil spirits' which now ride our part of the world under the name ofLiberalism making people the servants of the Market Forces instead of vice versa.'Stonewave' is therefore an incantation as it seems that only divine forces can save European culture from a political system that proclaimsthe Jungle Law as the guiding principle in social and cultural life. Rolf Wallin

for Drumset (Cameroon)-Come and get to know the most fascinating grooves from Central Africa! The new volume by Christian Bourdon explains step by step the large variety of rhythms from Cameroon. The patterns of traditional percussion instruments are transferred to the drums thus turning short patterns and combinations into authentic grooves on the drum set. All rhythms and examples on the accompanying CD have been performed and recorded by the author himself for listening and playing along.

Par MERCADER NAN / PEREIRA ANGEL. Bienvenue dans cette nouvelle méthode d'apprentissage, spécialement concue pour des jeunes de tous âges qui se sentent attirés par le fascinant monde de la percussion. Apprends à jouer d'une facon facile et amusante. Amuse-toi avec les péripéties de notre personnage le 'Percumaniaque?, en quête des meilleurs professeurs de cajon, djembé, darbouka, congas et bongos du monde. Chaque maître nous raconte l'histoire de son instrument, la technique des mains, des exercices préparatoires et jusqu'à six rythmes différents pour chaque tambour, beaucoup de musique ethnique comme de pop-rock. Les partitions et tablatures se complètent avec un CD où tu peux écouter chacun des exercices et rythmes proposés./ Répertoire / Percussions Diverses