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| | |  | Raynor Carroll-Symphonic Repertoire Guide for Timpani and Percussion
This is a very detailed work listing by composer and composition what percussion instruments are required to play each composition. There are thousands of entries and they detail: composer dates, lists of compositions, date and duration of each composition, if and how many timpani are required, number of players required, details which instruments can be shared, what ranges are required, pitches of tuned gongs, etc..., and translations are given for unusual instruments. LIST PRICE: 54.95. OUR PRICE: $44.99. Carl Fischer Publishers. 2005. 482 pages. This book is very heavy, so if you want to save a lot of money, request Media Mail in the special instructions section of your order form at check-out.
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| | Anthony J. Cirone-On Musical Interpretation in Percussion Peformance: A Study of Notation and Musicianship
The author shares his experiences of interpretation under the world's finest conductors during a career of 36 years with the San Francisco Symphony.!This one-of-a-kind exploration includes excerpts from 14 major works for band and orchestra, translations of foreign musical terms, an examination of percussion notation and more. Other topics covered include: interpretation of clues provided by composers in both scores and parts; development of musicality by the expansion of dynamics, phrasing, and articulations; an analysis of inconsistencies in composing for percussion; the exploration of interpretative skills for creating great performances. Meredith Music Resourse. Softcover. 40 pages. Published by Meredith Music (HL.317186).
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| | | David Courtney-Pocket Dictionary of Indian Music
This 22 page booklet is small and will fit into your pocket. If you don't know your Todi from your Uthan, then this book is for you. It has very small print, so it contains a lot of information for it's size.
Price: $1.00 | |
| Joseph Adato and George Judy-The Percussionist's Dictionary
Translations, descriptions, and photographs of percussion instruments from around the world. Includes foreign terms in 26 languages.
Price: $14.95 | | |
| | | Joel Leach-Music Copyright Basics
This is a handy book for anyone who composes music.Alfred. 40 pages.
Price: $5.95 | |
| Nick Petrella-The Ultimate Guide to Cymbals(Book & DVD)
Everything you always wanted to know about cymbals is contained in this book/DVD set. The special concerns of drumset players, marching band players, and concert players are all addressed and the DVD contains interviews with well-known percussionists, who answer questions on topics such as performing, teaching, the music business, and rehearsal techniques. LIST PRICE: $29.95. OUR PRICE: $24.99. Carl Fischer Publishers.
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| | | H. Owen Reed and Joel Leach, with Deanna Hudgins-Scoring for Percussion
Scoring for Percussion is a complete manual including availability, ranges, transpositions, techniques, beaters and standardized notation. It provides a guide for arrangers scoring percussion parts for pieces in a variety of styles. This newly revised edition contains an enhanced CD-ROM that provides a comprehensive look at more than 85 percussion instruments, with images of the instruments, sound samples, and typical patterns associated with each instrument.Book & CD-ROM. 152 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.30286).
Price: $24.99 | |
| Emil Richards-World OF Percussion
A great book listing with photos hundreds of percussion instruments from all around the world. paperback. 94 pages. Alfred.
Price: $9.95 | | |
| | | Steve Savage-The Rhythm Book
This book includes the basics of rhythm, drums, percussion, popular musical styles, history of rhythm, how to make great rooves using a drum machine, sequencers, samplers, drum loops, the latest trends in computer based music, electronic drums and percussion, the making and recording of different kinds of rhythm tracks, and much more. 170 pages. LIST PRICE: $24.95. OUR PRICE: $19.99. Hal Leonard/Mix Books.
Price: $19.99 | |
| Alan Schechner-The Art of Transcribing Drumset-Book 1
if you want to learn how to transcribe drum parts, then this book will be a great help. This will shorten the journey from your ear to your pencil. CD included. LIST PRICE: $19.95. OUR PRICE: $16.99. Mel Bay. 86 pages.
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| | | Todd Souvignier-Loops and Grooves; The Musician's Guide to Groove Machines and Loop Sequencers
An essential part of music production today. A very good book. Hal Leonard Publishers.2004.CD included. 98 pages.
Price: $19.95 | |
| Tony Verderosa-The Techno Primer
Drummer/electronic music expert Verderosa has taken the mystery out of how to use drum loops, produce techno music, playing live, the DJ/Drummer concept, and many other subjects. There is a detailed guide to Jungle/Drum 'n' Bass, Ragga, Ambient, trip-hop, Acid-Jazz, House, Trance, and many other styles. There is also a CD included. LIST PRICE: $19.95. OUR PRICE: $17.75.Hal Leonard Publishers.
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| | | Norman Weinberg-Guide to Standardized Drumset Notation
If you want to compose for drumset, then you have to have this book. Endorsed by the Percussive Arts Society. Hal Leonard.
Price: $9.95 | |
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