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Charlie's Good Tonight

The Authorised Biography of Charlie Watts

by Paul Sexton ...

Featuring forewords from bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this is the official and fully authorised biography of the world’s most revered and celebrated drummer.Mid-1962. The newly formed Rolling Stones are on the hunt for a permanent drummer. Their sights are set on Charlie Watts, a jazz musician already well-known within London’s rhythm and blues clubs. Fortunately for future Stones ... Read more

$16.99 AUD

Featuring forewords from bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this is the official and fully authorised biography of the world’s most revered and celebrated drummer.Mid-1962. The newly formed Rolling Stones are on the hunt for a permanent drummer. Their sights are set on Charlie Watts, a jazz musician already well-known within London’s rhythm and blues clubs. Fortunately for future Stones
... Read more
Drum Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Drums (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play drums with our easy drum lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free drum videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and drum animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome Drum Learning Book! This one by far is the best one I've found. The ... Read more

$10.29 AUD

Teach yourself how to play drums with our easy drum lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free drum videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and drum animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome Drum Learning Book! This one by far is the best one I've found. The
... Read more
Beast

John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin

by C. M. Kushins ...

A compelling narrative biography of the legendary drummer John Bonham, his wild ride with iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, and the highs and lows that made up his wild (and tragically short) life.John Bonham is considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. He was recruited to join the band who would eventually become known as Led Zeppelin–and before the year was out, Bonham and ... Read more

$31.99 AUD

A compelling narrative biography of the legendary drummer John Bonham, his wild ride with iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, and the highs and lows that made up his wild (and tragically short) life.John Bonham is considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. He was recruited to join the band who would eventually become known as Led Zeppelin–and before the year was out, Bonham and
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Hip Grooves for Hand Drums

How to Play Funk, Rock & World-Beat Patterns on Any Drum

by Alan Dworsky ...

You don't need a drumset to lay down a groove. All you need is one drum. It can be a djembe, a conga, or anything else where you can fit both your hands on the drumhead. Whether your goal is to play in a band, jam in the park, play in a church group, or just drum along with your favorite CDs, this book will show you how, step by step. Please note: audio files of the CD that comes with the print ... Read more

$25.63 AUD

You don't need a drumset to lay down a groove. All you need is one drum. It can be a djembe, a conga, or anything else where you can fit both your hands on the drumhead. Whether your goal is to play in a band, jam in the park, play in a church group, or just drum along with your favorite CDs, this book will show you how, step by step. Please note: audio files of the CD that comes with the print
... Read more
Korea and the Western Drumset: Scattering Rhythms

by Simon Barker ...

Series series SOAS Studies in Music
For over a century, drummers have been turning to a variety of percussive traditions as prompts for the creation of new expressive possibilities on the drumset. In this book, Simon Barker sets out in detail the developmental processes he has followed creating an improvisational language for the drumset utilizing Korean rhythm/sticking cells, aesthetic conceptions, improvisatory codes, and ... Read more

$90.87 AUD

For over a century, drummers have been turning to a variety of percussive traditions as prompts for the creation of new expressive possibilities on the drumset. In this book, Simon Barker sets out in detail the developmental processes he has followed creating an improvisational language for the drumset utilizing Korean rhythm/sticking cells, aesthetic conceptions, improvisatory codes, and
... Read more
Drummer's Cookbook

by John Pickering, Frank Briggs ...

Take your creativity to another level with this book! Rock music is, or should be, a form of personal expression. This text was written to encourage and develop the drummer's ability to create and develop his own ideas from a solid foundation. This is one in a series of books that deals with one of the most important aspects of rock drumming that of rhythmic improvisation. Topics covered in this ... Read more

$25.15 AUD

Take your creativity to another level with this book! Rock music is, or should be, a form of personal expression. This text was written to encourage and develop the drummer's ability to create and develop his own ideas from a solid foundation. This is one in a series of books that deals with one of the most important aspects of rock drumming that of rhythmic improvisation. Topics covered in this
... Read more
Rock Drum Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Drums (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play drums with our easy rock drum lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free drum videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"This book is fantastic. It teaches you everything you need as a drummer. I’ve never had a ... Read more

$10.29 AUD

Teach yourself how to play drums with our easy rock drum lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free drum videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"This book is fantastic. It teaches you everything you need as a drummer. I’ve never had a
... Read more
Ringo

A Fab Life

by Tom Doyle ...

Ringo Starr’s eventful and remarkable life laid bare in a first-of-its-kind mosaic biography of one of the greatest musicians of all time.Often overshadowed by his former bandmates, Starr’s remarkable story is no less compelling. ‘Ringo: A Fab Life’ highlights a life so jaw-droppingly eventful that one is left wondering how he also had time to become one of the best musicians on the planet.Through ... Read more

$24.99 AUD

Ringo Starr’s eventful and remarkable life laid bare in a first-of-its-kind mosaic biography of one of the greatest musicians of all time.Often overshadowed by his former bandmates, Starr’s remarkable story is no less compelling. ‘Ringo: A Fab Life’ highlights a life so jaw-droppingly eventful that one is left wondering how he also had time to become one of the best musicians on the planet.Through
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100 Legendary Modern Rock Drum Beats

by Jason Prushko ...

If you love rock beats then this is the book for you! 100 Legendary Modern Rock Drum Beats breaks down the most essential rock grooves, both classic and modern. Regardless of whether you're a fan of classic rock, blues, hard rock, modern rock or prog, you will get a major insight to how all of these styles are played. Beats made famous by the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Police, Rush, Red Hot Chili ... Read more

$13.47 AUD

If you love rock beats then this is the book for you! 100 Legendary Modern Rock Drum Beats breaks down the most essential rock grooves, both classic and modern. Regardless of whether you're a fan of classic rock, blues, hard rock, modern rock or prog, you will get a major insight to how all of these styles are played. Beats made famous by the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Police, Rush, Red Hot Chili
... Read more
Berimba Brasileiro - Método de Percussão

Brazilian & Classical Inclusive Education – Educação Inclusiva Brasileira e Clássica

by Jeronimo Santos Da Silva, Mestre Jeronimo ...

TOQUE BIRIMBAU & APRENDA AS LÍNGUAS INGLESA e BRASILEIRA ― PLAY BERIMBAU & LEARN ENGLISH and BRAZILIAN IDIOMSThe book informs about the history and development of the trade and practice of Brazilian Capoeira, through the exceptional interaction of people from different social backgrounds, spiritual beliefs and multicultural artistic skills. I teach Capoeira with integral education using ... Read more

$6.30 AUD

TOQUE BIRIMBAU & APRENDA AS LÍNGUAS INGLESA e BRASILEIRA ― PLAY BERIMBAU & LEARN ENGLISH and BRAZILIAN IDIOMSThe book informs about the history and development of the trade and practice of Brazilian Capoeira, through the exceptional interaction of people from different social backgrounds, spiritual beliefs and multicultural artistic skills. I teach Capoeira with integral education using
... Read more
World-Beat & Funk Grooves

Playing a Drumset the Easy Way

by Alan Dworsky ...

If you've got a drumset and you know how to make the basic strokes, you're ready to get started. This book uses an ingenious method that makes complex rhythms magically emerge out of simple sequences of body movements. Within days you'll be playing world-beat and funk grooves that usually take months to master. The method is based on a style of playing called "linear drumming." "Linear" simply ... Read more

$25.63 AUD

If you've got a drumset and you know how to make the basic strokes, you're ready to get started. This book uses an ingenious method that makes complex rhythms magically emerge out of simple sequences of body movements. Within days you'll be playing world-beat and funk grooves that usually take months to master. The method is based on a style of playing called "linear drumming." "Linear" simply
... Read more
Fun With Bongos

Now includes Spanish & Portuguese translations

by Trevor Salloum ...

Series series Fun With
Recent interest in bongos has surged with the inclusion of bongos in almost every type of music including classical, rock, flamenco, jazz, Latin, Middle Eastern and East Indian. Fun with the Bongos was written to provide a simple guide for someone without any musical experience who wants to learn to play the bongos. The book is designed to teach drum notation, basic bongo technique, simple rhythms ... Read more

$13.97 AUD

Recent interest in bongos has surged with the inclusion of bongos in almost every type of music including classical, rock, flamenco, jazz, Latin, Middle Eastern and East Indian. Fun with the Bongos was written to provide a simple guide for someone without any musical experience who wants to learn to play the bongos. The book is designed to teach drum notation, basic bongo technique, simple rhythms
... Read more
Learning the Tabla, Volume 2

by David Courtney ...

The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but by no means should it be considered inaccessible. For those who have gone through the introductory Learning the Tabla, this book/audio is an ideal next step. It contains much new material which is appropriate for an intermediate level student.This series introduces us to new material, concepts, and techniques. Such material includes a ... Read more

$25.15 AUD

The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but by no means should it be considered inaccessible. For those who have gone through the introductory Learning the Tabla, this book/audio is an ideal next step. It contains much new material which is appropriate for an intermediate level student.This series introduces us to new material, concepts, and techniques. Such material includes a
... Read more
Studio/Jazz Drum Cookbook

by John Pickering ...

Enormous demands are placed on the control and manual dexterity of the contemporary drum set player, particularly in the jazz idiom. Today's drummer is expected to have developed limb coordination to a degree that would have been thought unachievable a few short years ago. This text presents an effective method of dealing with the mastery of drum set coordination by breaking it down into four ... Read more

$32.14 AUD

Enormous demands are placed on the control and manual dexterity of the contemporary drum set player, particularly in the jazz idiom. Today's drummer is expected to have developed limb coordination to a degree that would have been thought unachievable a few short years ago. This text presents an effective method of dealing with the mastery of drum set coordination by breaking it down into four
... Read more
Learn How To Play Drums For Beginners

by Charly F. ...

"LEARN HOW TO PLAY DRUMS FOR BEGINNERS" is the ultimate crash course for aspiring percussionists. Tailored for absolute beginners, this book takes you step-by-step through drumming basics, teaching essential techniques and rhythms in an easy-to-follow format. With clear instructions, practice exercises, and helpful tips, "LEARN HOW TO PLAY DRUMS FOR BEGINNERS" is the perfect starting point for ... Read more

$8.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

"LEARN HOW TO PLAY DRUMS FOR BEGINNERS" is the ultimate crash course for aspiring percussionists. Tailored for absolute beginners, this book takes you step-by-step through drumming basics, teaching essential techniques and rhythms in an easy-to-follow format. With clear instructions, practice exercises, and helpful tips, "LEARN HOW TO PLAY DRUMS FOR BEGINNERS" is the perfect starting point for
... Read more
Hello Boys and Girls!

by Nicko McBrain ...

Strap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way.Strap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way.Hello Boys and Girls! is a thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography from the unstoppable drummer behind Iron Maiden. With trademark humour and heart, Nicko takes readers behind the scenes of one of Britain's biggest ever ... Read more

$19.99 AUD

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Strap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way.Strap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way.Hello Boys and Girls! is a thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography from the unstoppable drummer behind Iron Maiden. With trademark humour and heart, Nicko takes readers behind the scenes of one of Britain's biggest ever
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Percussion Lessons for Kids

How to Play Percussion for Kids (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Illustrated by James Stewart ...

Series series Progressive Young Beginner
Teach how to play percussion for kids with our easy percussion lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"A really good start for teaching aspiring young drummers the basics of reading and playing music." - Anon [musicroom.com]Progressive Percussion Method for Young Beginners contains all you ... Read more

$8.99 AUD

Teach how to play percussion for kids with our easy percussion lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"A really good start for teaching aspiring young drummers the basics of reading and playing music." - Anon [musicroom.com]Progressive Percussion Method for Young Beginners contains all you
... Read more
Pre Grade 1 Drum Kit Work Book

Ebook

by James Packer ...

This is the very first work book of the series and is aimed at students starting out in learning and playing the drum kit.Unlike previous work books in the series, there's a little more explanation on how something is played but plenty of opportunities to add your own style of playing.This book focuses on techniques used at creating drum beats including different learning processes to get them ... Read more

$3.85 AUD

This is the very first work book of the series and is aimed at students starting out in learning and playing the drum kit.Unlike previous work books in the series, there's a little more explanation on how something is played but plenty of opportunities to add your own style of playing.This book focuses on techniques used at creating drum beats including different learning processes to get them
... Read more
Muzician Rock Drums for Absolute Beginners

by Muzician.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Muzician Absolute Beginner
Designed for the complete beginner, this book will fast-track you towards being able to play your favorite songs. Featuring funky grooves, beats and fills in a variety of styles including Heavy Rock, Pop Rock, Funk, Blues and R&B, this book teaches how to read music and play any Drum Kit. ... Read more

$3.95 AUD

Designed for the complete beginner, this book will fast-track you towards being able to play your favorite songs. Featuring funky grooves, beats and fills in a variety of styles including Heavy Rock, Pop Rock, Funk, Blues and R&B, this book teaches how to read music and play any Drum Kit.
... Read more
Instruction Course for Xylophone

by George Hamilton Green ...

(Meredith Music Percussion). The most comprehensive method for keyboard percussion ever written. A complete course of 50 lessons including ragtime, improvising, blues and exercises for individual hand development. ... Read more

$39.59 AUD

(Meredith Music Percussion). The most comprehensive method for keyboard percussion ever written. A complete course of 50 lessons including ragtime, improvising, blues and exercises for individual hand development.
... Read more
Instruments de Musique Égyptiens

by Moustafa Gadalla ...

Ce livre électronique traduit en français présente les instruments de musique les plus importants de l'ancienne Égypte, leurs étendues et leurs techniques de jeu.- La richesse des instruments- Les instruments à cordes- Instruments à vent- Instruments à percussion- La représentation musicale ... Read more

$8.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre électronique traduit en français présente les instruments de musique les plus importants de l'ancienne Égypte, leurs étendues et leurs techniques de jeu.- La richesse des instruments- Les instruments à cordes- Instruments à vent- Instruments à percussion- La représentation musicale
... Read more
First Lessons Drumset

by Frank Briggs ...

Get your "First Lesson" from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills, snare and bass drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit, hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today! ... Read more

$20.43 AUD

Get your "First Lesson" from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills, snare and bass drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit, hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today!
... Read more
The Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming

Aesthetics, Transmission, Bonding, and Creativity

by Kenneth Schweitzer ...

Series series Caribbean Studies Series
An iconic symbol and sound of the Lucum'/Santer'a religion, Afro-Cuban batá are talking drums that express the epic mythological narratives of the West African Yoruba deities known as orisha. By imitating aspects of speech and song, and by metaphorically referencing salient attributes of the deities, batá drummers facilitate the communal praising of orisha in a music ritual known as a toque de ... Read more

$55.93 AUD

An iconic symbol and sound of the Lucum'/Santer'a religion, Afro-Cuban batá are talking drums that express the epic mythological narratives of the West African Yoruba deities known as orisha. By imitating aspects of speech and song, and by metaphorically referencing salient attributes of the deities, batá drummers facilitate the communal praising of orisha in a music ritual known as a toque de
... Read more
The Complete Drum Method

by Albert Panagiotopoulos ...

A unique and comprehensive drum book, including topics as, rhythmic reading, technique - coordination, musical styles, odd time signatures, ideas for solos, chart reading. Appropriate for the beginner and for the professional drummer, as well. Also usefull for teachers. Written with the love and the experience of the author. Albert Panagiotopoulos ... Read more

$10.63 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

A unique and comprehensive drum book, including topics as, rhythmic reading, technique - coordination, musical styles, odd time signatures, ideas for solos, chart reading. Appropriate for the beginner and for the professional drummer, as well. Also usefull for teachers. Written with the love and the experience of the author. Albert Panagiotopoulos
... Read more

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