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Encyclopedia of Percussion
John H. Beck (Editor)
Description
Offers a dictionary of percussion instruments and terms, with entries on each instrument and aspects of its design and manufacture, country of origin and regional significance, and musical examples, plus 25 articles on topics such as Brazilian percussion instruments, the history of the drum set, ele ...
How to Play Latin American Rhythm Instruments
Humberto Morales
Description
The bible of Latin patterns and sounds. This compendium of native instruments shows how each instrument plays its part of the beat. There is also a special section of supplementary timbale exercises and correctly notated Latin rhythm instrument scores. Text in English and Spanish. ...
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Anga Mania!
Miguel Anga Diaz
Description
Percussion Video of the Year
--DRUM! Magazine Readers Poll 2000!
Featuring Grammy-award winning Cuban percussionist Miguel "Anga" Diaz of the AfroCuban AllStars, Irakere, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ruben Gonzales, Roy Hargrove, Steve Coleman, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Orishas...
Known for his ex ...
Marcus Santos delivers a stunning presentation of the instrument, its history, and the way to play it. This DVD covers the traditional way of playing the pandeiro in popular music and also the modern approach that makes the pandeiro sound like a small drumset! This course teaches traditional styles ...
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Hands of Rhythm
Giovanni Hidalgo
Description
Track Listings:
1. And Sammy Walked In
2. Footprints
3. Amo Esta Isla
4. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
5. My Soul Beat
6. Papa Boco
7. Blue Monk
8. If You Knew...
9. En Mi Viejo San Juan
10. Hello and Goodbye
11. Hands in Motion ...
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
A rousing ensemble recording, A Todo Cuba Le Gusta features a band made up largely of Cuban music elders. As a reflection of their collective experience playing multiple percussion instruments and brightly lit trumpets, the Afro-Cuban All Stars churn with high drama, e ...
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Premium Fiberglass Bata (Iya)
Meinl Percussion
Description
The MEINL Batas are made from premium fiberglass for more durability, lighter weight and comfortable playing, and have a traditionally authentic sound. ...
Latin Percussion LP483 Pro Shekere
Latin Percussion
Description
The shekere’s history begins in Africa where this unique instrument serves as a shaker, a rattle, and a drum. Traditionally made from hollowed gourds wrapped in a lattice of stones, the instrument is played by shaking or twisting it to get shaker and rattle sounds or by hitting the bottom of the b ...
The Caxixi is a flat-bottomed wicker basket shaker traditionally used in Capoeira music along with the Berimbau. Great for any style of music, the Caixixi produces a soft, warm sound. ...
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