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The Contemporary Hand Drummer

by José Rosa & Héctor Pocho” Neciosup
Develop contemporary hand drumming techniques with extraordinary speed &?independence with this book/CD pack. The foundation of Afro-Caribbean music is explained, including the clave concept, and a comprehensive chapter containing the patterns of many of the most popular rhythms. Includes clear instructions, logical sequences, and sections on applying rudiments and on independence training which have applications beyond hand drumming.
00001213Book/CD Pack $19.95
 
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New World Music Reference Guide
Author: Jose Rosa
Year: 2010
Series: Reference
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Format: Softcover with CD
Author: José Rosa
 
This history guide will take you to the music of Cuba, Bahamas, Antigua, Barbuda, Puerto Rico, The Lesser Antilles, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Costa Rica, plus a very special music style from Beliza, Honduras, Guatemala and from the coast of Nicaragua named: “Garifuña,” ending with the United States of America. On the accompanying 3 CDs, author José Rosa narrates much of the text, and you'll hear many samples of this exciting music. You'll discover many similarities between all the genres in the New World, not only the Cuban music genres but also the music styles from the rest of the new world and its European influences.
 
$24.99 (US)
Inventory #HL 00001340
EAN: 9781574242539
UPC: 884088496586
Width: 9.0"
Length: 12.0"
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Beyond “The Secret Hand”

A Comprehensive Guide for Hand Drummers
by Héctor “Pocho” Neciosup & José Rosa, Foreword by Glen Caruba
In Spanish & English
This book/CD pack is designed for the hand drummer that is eager to step up to the next level in performance. You will develop a good sound by incorporating strengthening exercises coupled with various techniques to develop strength, speed, independence, and control. Practical exercises for coordination and independence are included to help you increase your level of performance. The CD includes a performance track by Pocho and José.
00001175Book/CD Pack $19.95
 
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2-Bass Hits

Fundamentals of Playing 2-Bass Drums
by Dave "Bedrock" Bedrosian
This book/CD pack will help drum students learn: the fundamentals of playing two bass drums; important rhythms that all drummers should know; how to play confidently with both the feet and the hands; grooves in contemporary pop, rock & funk styles; and more.
00000247Book/CD Pack $17.95
 
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Afro-Cuban Drumming

by Glen Caruba
Glen Caruba is a talented percussionist who has worked with Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby, Arturo Sandoval, and others. His comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary styles of Afro-Cuban drumming will start the beginner out right and help professionals come up with new rhythms and ideas in this increasingly popular genre.
00000182Book/CD Pack $19.95
 
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New Directions Around the Drums

by Mark Hamon
Endorsed by notables like Hal Blaine, Peter Erskine, Jim Chapin, and more, this book features a comprehensive, non-rudimental approach to the drumset for beginners to professionals! It combines straight drum-to-drum patterns with cross-sticking configurations, and includes open-ended free-style drum patterns for use as solos and fills.
00000170 $14.95
 
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School Of Hard Rocks

A Working Drummer’s Guide to Real-World Drumming
by Bart Robley
Drummer, session man, teacher and Classic Drummer columnist Bart Robley has compiled the most essential rudiments that form the basis for all of his work. These exercises are not only great for beginners who need a solid foundation, but also perfect refreshers for intermediate to advanced players. By the time drummers are done with this book, their playing will come together into rhythms that can be used in a wide variety of playing situations.
00001203Softcover $15.95
 



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Drummer's Survival Guide

Pre-Prepped Charts for Writing, Teaching, Learning & Reference
by Bart Robley
The perfect study companion for all drummers! With four of the most common ride patterns already written, in both one and two bar phrases, cuts transcription time in half. includes 40 essential rudiments, blank manuscript paper and more.
00001331Spiral-bound $12.99
 
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Modern Percussion Grooves

by Glen Caruba
Glen Caruba's first book, Afro-Cuban Drumming, touched on basic Latin percussion styles. This follow-up teaches how to incorporate these traditional rhythms and techniques into modern pop and rock playing. Covers instrument playing tips (congas, bongo, timbale, cowbell, shakers and more), funk grooves, pop ballads, Afro-Cuban 6/8, jazz-fusion grooves, cha-cha pop, and lots more. The CD features 40 tracks of examples.
00000228Book/CD Pack $16.95
 
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