The World Beat Rhythms series explores rhythmic styles from different regions of the world. The hybrid compositions and rhythms in this book and CD package are influenced by the popular Rumba Mozambique and Conga styles of Cuba. All levels.WHAT'S INSIDE: Photographs of each percussion instrument Instruction on techniques used to play each instrument Percussion scores Rhythm indexes played at different tempos Worksheets Percussion breaks Charts Audio examples of each rhythm demonstrated on their respective instruments The Cd contains demonstration and play-along tracks that can be used when learning and practicing theexamples. Play along with a 30-piece percussion ensemble with drumset and bass. The World Beat Rhythms series can be used by studenst who want to teach themselves or by music educators for private or group instruction. ...a great asset to all music educators and band directors to get their orchestras band ensembles and students of all ages grooving together.Joe Porcaro

Percussion Part-Score available: SOS00626 Work for Percussion with Tape or Orchestra.

This unique text provides information on the history selection and idiomatic performance techniques on bass drum cymbals tambourine triangle and 17 percussion accessory instruments.All essential techniques are covered in short etudes composed especially for each instrument.Clear instructional diagramsLists selected literature from the band/orchestra repertoireIncludes wood block cabasa castanets claves antique cymbals temple blocks and moreglossary of foreign terms and namesExercises for bass drum with cymbals attachedFull background information on all included instruments