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Creative Brazilian Drumming By Christiano Galvão
Afro-Brazilian Percussion Guide By Kirk BrundageTwo offerings help you decode the vast topic of Brazilian percussion styles, instruments, and musical applications.
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Beyond the Metronome
by Malcolm “Mac” SantiagoThis book offers an effective way to develop your internal sense of time, whether you’re a beginning or advanced player, working solo or with a teacher.
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Open-Handed Playing, Vol. 2: A Step Beyond By Claus Hessler With Dom Famularo
A second volume in the Open-Handed Playing book/CD series focuses on linear concepts and the application of rudiments. “Opening up” may prove extremely useful….
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Basic Hand Technique
As Taught to Chuck Silverman by Richard Wilson and Murray SpivakA new multimedia package distills the wisdom of legendary teachers Richard Wilson and Murray Spivak into practical instruction.
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The Forgotten Foot
by Kofi Baker and
Jordan HillSubtitledA Guide to Developing Foot Independence and Hi-Hat/Bass Coordination, The Forgotten Foot shines a light on the hi-hat’s overlooked potential.
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66 Drum Solos for
the Modern Drummer
by Tom HapkeA new book/DVD package that will challenge your technique, independence, and reading ability—without the time commitment of longer etudes.
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DRUM AEROBICS
BY ANDY ZIKERWith Drum Aerobics, author Andy Ziker looks at drumming from a physical perspective—a concept that all heavy players can understand and benefit from.
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RIFFTIDE: THE LIFE
AND OPINIONS OF
PAPA JO JONES
AS TOLD TO ALBERT MURRAYThe father of modern drumming kept his bag of tricks safely hidden. Thank goodness his playing spoke for itself.
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ON THE BEATEN PATH: BEGINNING DRUMSET COURSE, LEVELS 1, 2, AND 3
BY RICH LACKOWSKILearn the drums by copping beats that are part of the everyday musical landscape.
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THE SNARE DRUMMER’S TOOLBOX
BY CHRIS CROCKARELL & CHRIS BROOKSAn educational and entertaining snare drum method book covers it all.
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LED ZEPPELIN:
GOOD TIMES, BAD TIMES
BY JERRY PROCHNICKY
AND RALPH HULETTThis photo book features an abundance of images, many previously unreleased, from every phase of the Zeppelin saga.
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HOW TO PLAY DRUMS IN A BIG BAND
BY RICH THOMPSONThis book surpasses the typical “play this groove, then hit this hit” approach to big band chart instruction.
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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PLAYING BRUSHES
BY FLORIAN ALEXANDRU-ZORNThe Complete Guide to Playing Brushes sets the bar for one-stop brush manuals.
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REALISTIC DRUM FILLS: REPLACEMENTS
BY CARMINE APPICERock legend Carmine Appice continues his award-winning Realistic instructional series.
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GROOVE ALCHEMY BY STANTON MOORE
Stanton Moore reveals a concise chronological history of the rhythmic foundations and evolution of funky drumming.
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SYSTEMS, BOOK 1
BY ARI HOENIGNYC drummer Ari Hoenig’s new book focuses on coordination systems and different melodic variations to expand your independence and overall musicality.
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THE BREAKBEAT BIBLE
BY MIKE ADAMOA soon-to-be-classic book dissects the foundation of hip-hop.
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AC/DC PLAY DRUMS WITH THE BEST OF…
This book/CD combo uncovers unexpected subtleties of the timeless drum performances of AC/DC.
