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Strategies, Tips, and Activities for the Effective Band Director

Targeting Student Engagement and Comprehension

by Robin Linaberry ...

Strategies, Tips, and Activities for the Effective Band Director: Targeting Student Engagement and Comprehension is a resourceful collection of highly effective teaching strategies, solutions, and activities for band directors. Chapters are aligned to cover common topics, presenting several practical lesson ideas for each topic. In most cases, each pedagogical suggestion is supported by excerpts ... Read more

$85.00 CAD

Strategies, Tips, and Activities for the Effective Band Director: Targeting Student Engagement and Comprehension is a resourceful collection of highly effective teaching strategies, solutions, and activities for band directors. Chapters are aligned to cover common topics, presenting several practical lesson ideas for each topic. In most cases, each pedagogical suggestion is supported by excerpts
... 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

$20.99 CAD

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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Born to Drum

The Truth About the World's Greatest Drummers--from John Bonham and Keith Moon to Sheila E. and Dave Grohl

by Tony Barrell ...

“An engaging journey into the wild and wonderful world of drumming.”—CLEM BURKE, BlondieTo have a great band you need a great drummer. For the first time, Tony Barrell shines a long-overdue spotlight on these musicians, offering an exciting look into their world, their art, and their personalities. In Born to Drum, he interviews some of the most famous, revered, and influential drummers of our ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“An engaging journey into the wild and wonderful world of drumming.”—CLEM BURKE, BlondieTo have a great band you need a great drummer. For the first time, Tony Barrell shines a long-overdue spotlight on these musicians, offering an exciting look into their world, their art, and their personalities. In Born to Drum, he interviews some of the most famous, revered, and influential drummers of our
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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 timeOften overshadowed by his former bandmates, Ringo Starr has his own remarkable story that 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 ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

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 timeOften overshadowed by his former bandmates, Ringo Starr has his own remarkable story that 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
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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

$7.82 CAD

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
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

$7.82 CAD

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
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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

$3.17 CAD

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
Hip-Hop and R&B Drum Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Drums (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Jarrad Payne ...

Series series Progressive
Teach yourself how to play drums with our easy hip-hop and R&B 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 animation for easy music learning.***Progressive Hip-Hop and R&B Drums contains all you need to know to start ... Read more

$7.82 CAD

Teach yourself how to play drums with our easy hip-hop and R&B 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 animation for easy music learning.***Progressive Hip-Hop and R&B Drums contains all you need to know to start
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Megalife

The Autobiography of Nick Menza

by J. Marshall Craig ...

With Nick Menza behind the kit, Megadeth transitioned from celebrated cult band to international superstars. Rust in Peace, the first album to feature Menza and Marty Friedman, was instantly considered a classic, sold over a million copies, got nominated for a Grammy Award, and established what many consider to be the definitive Megadeth lineup. It was the beginning of a remarkable run in which ... Read more

$16.19 CAD

With Nick Menza behind the kit, Megadeth transitioned from celebrated cult band to international superstars. Rust in Peace, the first album to feature Menza and Marty Friedman, was instantly considered a classic, sold over a million copies, got nominated for a Grammy Award, and established what many consider to be the definitive Megadeth lineup. It was the beginning of a remarkable run in which
... Read more
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

$6.47 CAD

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
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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

$13.49 CAD

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
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The Drummer

100 Years of Rhythmic Power and Invention

by Editors of Modern Drummer Magazine ...

(Book). To mark the 30th-anniversary of the world's best-loved drum magazine, Modern Drummer , here is the first book to tell the complete tale of the modern drumset masters. A century of drumming is covered: from the founding fathers of jazz, to today's athletic, mind-altering rhythm wizards and everyone in between. Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Levon ... Read more

$29.06 CAD

(Book). To mark the 30th-anniversary of the world's best-loved drum magazine, Modern Drummer , here is the first book to tell the complete tale of the modern drumset masters. A century of drumming is covered: from the founding fathers of jazz, to today's athletic, mind-altering rhythm wizards and everyone in between. Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Levon
... Read more
KALIMBA LEARNING GUIDE

Basic and Advanced Kalimba Techniques: Step-By-Step Instructions to Playing Scales and Chords, Tuning, Practice Techniques, Ensemble Playing, Maintenance, Improvisation, Therapeutic Benefits, Cultural Significance, Common Issues, Solutions and More

by Dr. Vanya Veronica ...

Kalimba Learning Guide: Basic and Advanced Kalimba Techniquesby Dr. Vanya VeronicaUnlock the enchanting world of the kalimba with this comprehensive guide, designed for both beginners and advanced players. The Kalimba Learning Guide provides step-by-step instructions on essential skills, including playing scales and chords, tuning your instrument, and exploring effective practice techniques.Dive ... Read more

$3.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kalimba Learning Guide: Basic and Advanced Kalimba Techniquesby Dr. Vanya VeronicaUnlock the enchanting world of the kalimba with this comprehensive guide, designed for both beginners and advanced players. The Kalimba Learning Guide provides step-by-step instructions on essential skills, including playing scales and chords, tuning your instrument, and exploring effective practice techniques.Dive
... Read more
Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style

by Francesco Vecchio ...

Neil Peart is one of the greatest drummers of all time, known as the beating heart and lyricist of the rock band Rush. His artistic legacy is legendary and endless. Through his biography, drum influences, interviews and a photo gallery the reader will be introduced to Neil Peart's life and drumming style.The book analyzes and includes the drum sheet music for one of his most remarkable works: ... Read more

$9.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Neil Peart is one of the greatest drummers of all time, known as the beating heart and lyricist of the rock band Rush. His artistic legacy is legendary and endless. Through his biography, drum influences, interviews and a photo gallery the reader will be introduced to Neil Peart's life and drumming style.The book analyzes and includes the drum sheet music for one of his most remarkable works:
... Read more
Studies for Cajon

by Martin Rottger ...

Don't want to lug an entire drum kit on stage? Want to play unplugged without drowning out your band mates? The Cajon, the smallest drum kit in the world, is the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band, be it blues, hip hop, boogie or rock - providing a full snare and rich bass sound, amplified or acoustic.This book provides beginners with a step-by-step introduction to this ... Read more

$22.16 CAD

Don't want to lug an entire drum kit on stage? Want to play unplugged without drowning out your band mates? The Cajon, the smallest drum kit in the world, is the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band, be it blues, hip hop, boogie or rock - providing a full snare and rich bass sound, amplified or acoustic.This book provides beginners with a step-by-step introduction to this
... 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

$80.07 CAD

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
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

$28.32 CAD

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
Blues Drums Play-Along Trax

by David Barrett, Kevin Coggins ...

Blues Drums Play-Along Trax, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, is an exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today. All of the examples are minus the drums. You can place in whichever drum pattern you feel is appropriate or use the recommended notated example in the book. Includes access to online audio recording of the 15 jam tracks examples ... Read more

$11.22 CAD

Blues Drums Play-Along Trax, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, is an exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today. All of the examples are minus the drums. You can place in whichever drum pattern you feel is appropriate or use the recommended notated example in the book. Includes access to online audio recording of the 15 jam tracks examples
... Read more
Muzician Theory for Kids

by Muzician.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Muzician Absolute Beginner
Makes learning theory fun. Introduces all the essentials such as staves, clefs, note identification, time signatures and note values, along with musical puzzles and games. Beautifully illustrated throughout with full color. ... Read more

$2.69 CAD

Makes learning theory fun. Introduces all the essentials such as staves, clefs, note identification, time signatures and note values, along with musical puzzles and games. Beautifully illustrated throughout with full color.
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Drum Beats Vol. 1

Rock

by Kamel Sadi ...

Series Book 1 - Drum Beats
This eBook is the first part of series of rhythm patterns. For beginner to intermediate student and teacher. 50 beats and 50 audio tracks. Objectives: to learn the basic beats and to build a collection of essential beats. Note Values: Quarter and eighth notes. Tempo: all beats are played at 100 BPM. Time signature: the time signature is a 4/4. Audio tracks (link under each drum notation): the ... Read more

$6.64 CAD

This eBook is the first part of series of rhythm patterns. For beginner to intermediate student and teacher. 50 beats and 50 audio tracks. Objectives: to learn the basic beats and to build a collection of essential beats. Note Values: Quarter and eighth notes. Tempo: all beats are played at 100 BPM. Time signature: the time signature is a 4/4. Audio tracks (link under each drum notation): the
... Read more
8 Fun and Easy Silly Songs for Kids and Adults for Kalimba

Beginners-Friendly Somple Songs

by Helen Winter ...

Series series Play Right Away on any Kalimba
Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music isrequired to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note ... Read more

$4.72 CAD

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music isrequired to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note
... Read more
7 Traditional Kids Songs About Farm Animals for Kalimba

Simple Songs for Beginners

by Helen Winter ...

Series series Play Right Away on any Kalimba
Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note ... Read more

$4.27 CAD

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note
... Read more
6 Easy-to-Play Songs about Animals for Kalimba

Simple Songs for Beginners of All Ages

by Helen Winter ...

Series series Play Right Away on any Kalimba
Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies:No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note ... Read more

$3.82 CAD

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies:No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note
... Read more
Snare Drum Rhythm Execises - Odd Time

by Ashley J. Saunders ...

Over 400 rhythm patterns presented in 4 different time signatures.Each time signature has three sections: the first covers one bar phrases, section two looks at 2 bar phrases and lastly, the third section covers 4 bar phrases.You should always try to expand your knowledge and playing abilities and learning new time signatures is one way. ... Read more

$2.35 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over 400 rhythm patterns presented in 4 different time signatures.Each time signature has three sections: the first covers one bar phrases, section two looks at 2 bar phrases and lastly, the third section covers 4 bar phrases.You should always try to expand your knowledge and playing abilities and learning new time signatures is one way.
... Read more

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