Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset

Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset

Author: Duduka da Fonseca

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1993-10

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780769209876

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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.


West African Rhythms for Drumset

West African Rhythms for Drumset

Author: Royal Hartigan

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780897247320

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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!


Brazilian Percussion Manual

Brazilian Percussion Manual

Author: Dan Sabanovich

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457425967

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Percussion instruments, rhythms, and performance techniques of the Brazilian samba ensemble.


Brazilian Rhythm Section Training

Brazilian Rhythm Section Training

Author: Guilherme Castro

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2016-04

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9783892210931

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If you play the drums, percussion, bass, guitar, or keyboard, and are interested in Brazilian rhythms, this book is for you! You will learn how to translate the main percussion rhythms which are typical for Brazilian music styles, into your instrument. You will also learn how to interact with fellow musicians, avoiding unnecessary repetition and adding transparency to the rhythm section. The book contains brief explanations of jargons, history, and styles, and also provides useful information on what to hear, what to read, and how to find sheet music, among other useful tips.


World Fusion Drumming

World Fusion Drumming

Author: Skip Hadden

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780769220215

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A book combining the energy and feel of rock, Latin and world music with the technique and improvisational skills of jazz. Within the formats of samba, baiao, songo, nanigo, and shuffle (The Beat), Skip Hadden tells how to combine the applicable instruments (The Body) and explains what's going on (The Brain).


4-Way Coordination

4-Way Coordination

Author: Marvin Dahlgren

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1999-10-23

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 1457466406

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Proficiency as a drummer has always come from great hand dexterity. However, with the introduction of modern drumming techniques, it has become increasingly necessary to gain complete independence of both the hands and feet. With various rhythmic exercises in easy-to-read notation, 4-Way Coordination is designed to guide the drummer from simple patterns to advanced polyrhythms. Through the study of this method book, the student will gain invaluable listening skills and techniques that will provide insight to drumming in all styles.


The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set

The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set

Author: Ed Uribe

Publisher: Warner Bros Publications

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781576236192

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An in-depth study (324 pages) of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of Afro-Cuban music, along with their applications to the drum set. Detailed technical studies of each instrument are presented along with notations of many rhythm styles. The entire rhythm section (parts for bass, piano, horn section, string section, tres, and guitar) is also studied in detail. The book comes with two CDs that include performances of each percussion instrument, drum set, all rhythm section instruments, as well as examples of all musical styles with full instrumentation in score form.