West African Rhythms for Drumset

Author: Royal Hartigan
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780897247320
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
With Freeman Kwazdo Donkor and Abraham Adzenyah. Based on four Ghanaian rhythmic groups (Sikyi, Adowa, Gahu and Akom), this book and CD will provide drumset players with a "new" vocabulary based on some of the oldest and most influential rhythms in the world. A groundbreaking presentation!

How to Play Djembe

Author: Alan Dworsky
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 0985739800
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 119

Book Description
This book is a complete, step-by-step course for beginners on how to play djembe. Right from the start you'll be learning interlocking parts for some of the most popular West African rhythms: Kuku, Djole, Kassa, Madan, Suku, Sunguru Bani, and Tiriba. While you learn the patterns, you'll also learn how to make each of the basic strokes--bass, tone, and slap--with proper playing technique. We use life-like illustrations to show how each stroke looks from the outside and give detailed descriptions to explain how each stroke feels from the inside. The book also has easy-to-read box charts and a friendly writing style that creates the feel of private lessons. Please note: audio files of the CD that comes with the print version of this book are not included in this ebook version (but are available separately).

Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset

Author: Duduka da Fonseca
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780769209876
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
A solid and extremely valuable guide to applying traditional Brazilian rhythms to drumset. It delves into the complexities of Brazilian rhythms and also helps explain the background and influences of the rich musical history of Brazil. Includes samba, partito alto, bossa nova, baiao, caterete, maracatu, marcha, and frevo.

Ancient Traditions--future Possibilities

Author: Matthew Montfort
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description

Djoliba Crossing

Author: Dave Kobrenski
Publisher: Artemisia Books
ISBN: 0982668996
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
Take a journey into the heart of West Africa... Artist, musician, and author Dave Kobrenski takes the reader on a musical and visual journey up the Djoliba river in Guinea to explore ancient music traditions, as well as to understand the challenges that face a country "balancing between the world of its ancient traditions and the frontier of modern ideals and influences." Dozens of original paintings and drawings accompany vivid first-hand accounts of the music, culture, and people of Guinea, while scores of rhythm notations make this a unique and valuable resource for musicians, educators, and travel enthusiasts alike. From the author's preface: "Part travelogue, part sketchbook, this is a book about glimpsing in the everyday dust of existence the potential for rich and meaningful expressions of being in the world; of seeing that beyond the tattered common cloth of life hangs a veil of mystery infused with magic and wonder."

African Polyphony and Polyrhythm

Author: Simha Arom
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 052124160X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 700

Book Description
An original approach to the understanding of the complete and sophisticated patterns of polyphony and polyrhythm of African music.

Riddim

Author: Billy Martin
Publisher: Music in Motion
ISBN: 9780967309842
Category : Claves
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Billy Martin, aka illy B, is a remarkable drummer, visual artist, and label owner who has successfully carved out his own musical path. As the organic beat-maker for Medeski, Martin & Wood, Martin has successfully blended world-music cultures in to his own unique style. The claves in this book open up rhythmic subdivisions, substitutions, and a much wider vocabulary to draw upon than just playing static beats. Call them systems, bell patterns, or claves, but be assured that there is much freedom to be gained from owning these riddims.

260 Drum Machine Patterns

Author: Rene-Pierre Bardet
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780881888874
Category : Drum machine
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"This book is a supplement to the first volume of Drum Machine Patterns. In it you will find over 260 rhythm patterns and breaks. These are original patterns that can be programmed easily on any drum machine. This book contains the rhythms most often used in contemporary music, and many patterns incorporate flams, to be used on the latest generation of drum machines."--Amazon

Djembe Construction

Author: Michi Henning
Publisher: Michi Henning
ISBN: 0987279106
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 85

Book Description

Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer

Author: Jim Riley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692284087
Category : Drum set
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you are a drummer looking to expand your knowledge of musical styles, Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer is the book for you. From pop to country, metal to jazz, and Latin to Motown, Jim Riley (drummer and musical director for Rascal Flatts) has crammed his considerable stage and studio experience into this amazing resource. The book includes 124 play-along tracks which were meticulously recorded with just the right musicians for each recording, creating an authentic and inspiring library. Tempo software and audio performance of each of the 318 grooves are also included making learning these grooves even easier. From beginner to advanced, this book truly has something for everyone. If you dream of taking your drumming to the next level, Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer is the book that can help you make that a reality. For the first time, groove tracks are now downloadable, so you'll have everything you need in one place.