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Rather than trying to carry everything on the market, we've hand picked for you the classics that every kit player should have in their library. We've tossed in lots of spice for you intermediate and Pro players wanting to learn new styles, whether it's New Orleans, Salsa, or World Beat.
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See video clips of Snare Drum Tuning and Reheading, as well as how to tune your Toms! We'll be posting more drum tips as we can...so check back from time to time.
Don't forget to check out African Rhythm Traders extensive selection of African rhythms, or our Latin Rhythm Traders site for the latest, hottest in Salsa, Rumba, Samba, and more! If you are after some licks, check out our monthly featured
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Due to the fast changing nature of the recording industry, at any given time, some of your selections may be out of stock. To expedite your order, please select alternatives. You can do this by manually adding your alternative choices (the name of artist and title are fine) in order of preference, under the "Special Requests" section on the order form. This way, if we do not have all of your selections in stock, we can send your alternatives instead.

THE CLASSICS:
The books that have made many of today's drummers great...
"Anyone Can Play Drumset!":
By Gene Holter.

This Mel Bay 60-minute DVD is designed for anyone who wants to learn to play drum set. It will teach you rock, swing, jazz and country styles, along with drum music reading, counting and proper drum set up. No previous musical experience is needed to learn this method!
   DVD: $ 14.95
"Syncopation": By Ted Reed

My first book...and I STILL use it!
   BK: $ 7.95
"Stick Control": By George Lawrence Stone

This 1935 classic is the bible on Stick and Hand control.
   BK: $ 10.00
"Alfred's Snare Drum", Volume 1:

Now with DVD!
   BK/DVD: $ 19.95
"Alfred's Drum Set", Volume 2:

Terrific start book for Drum Set. Now with DVD.
   BK/DVD: $ 19.95
"Basic Drumming": By Joel Rothman

NEWLY EXPANDED!! It is now 232 pages of beats, breaks, and reading exercises.
   BK: $ 24.95
"A Funky Primer For the Rock Drummer": By Charles Dowd

A MUST for developing Bass-Snare independence.
   BK: $ 10.95
NARD: Drum Solos

OLD-SCHOOL! Has all 26 rudiments and 67 pages of Snare solos to test your "triple ratamacue".
   BK: $ 14.95
"Ultimate Realistic Rock": By Carmine Appice

1992 Classic for drum set that now comes with 2 CDs, including play-along tracks.
   BK/2-CD: $ 24.95
"Advanced Techniques For the Modern Drummer": By Jim Chapin

NEWLY EXPANDED!! This "Bible" on Swing is now "Newly Expanded" and features 2 CDs with the book!
   BK: $ 24.95
"Fast Track For the Drums":

Terrific starter book! So clear that you can learn by yourself.
   BK/CD: $ 7.95
"New Orleans Jazz & Second Line Drumming": By Riley/Vidacovich

All the Bourbon Street chops, lots of history, and clear explanations of feel and style.
   BK/CD: $ 25.95
"Rhythm and Meter Patterns": By Gary Chaffee

Odd rhythms, mixed meters, metric modulation, and poly rhythms. Comes with CD.
   BK/CD: $ 24.95
"Sticking Patterns": By Gary Chaffee

Accents, Doubles, Creative Sticking. Comes with CD.
   BK/CD: $ 24.95
"Time Functioning Patterns": By Gary Chaffee

Linear Playing Jazz, Rock, Melodic, and Harmonic coordination. Comes with CD.
   BK/CD: $ 24.95
"Technique Patterns": By Gary Chaffee

Wide variety of exercises for hands and feet. Especially good for developing Double-Bass Drum technique. Comes with CD.
   BK/CD: $ 24.95
"Modern Reading Text In 4/4": By Louis Bellson

Syncopation studies designed to develop accuracy and speed in sight reading.
   BK: $ 9.95
"The Orchestral Snare Drummer": By A. Cirone

Just like it says...snare solos and exercises for orchestral drummers. Band directors only wish their percussionists had studied with this!
   BK: $ 9.95
"Podemski's Standard Snare Drum Method": By Benjamin Podemski

This book includes Double Drums and an introduction to Timpani, as well as drum solos from world-famous symphonic compositions.
   BK: $ 14.95
"Portraits in Rhythm": By A. Cirone

This book for the intermediate to advanced Snare drum student features 50 studies in snare drum.
   BK: $ 12.95
"4 Way Coordination": By Dalgren

For development of drum set independence.
   BK: $ 14.95
"The New Breed": By Gary Chester

Chester's "systems" help develop coordination, reading, and feel. Now includes CD!!
   BK/CD: $ 17.95

MORE INSTRUCTIONAL GEMS:
Check out some of the most dynamic drummers around the globe...
Rhythms from Guinea: Dunumbas, Djembe Solos & Drumset ("Rythmes de Guinee: Dunumbas, Solos Djembe & Batterie"): --by Maarten Schepers

NEW! His second book, this one features the Dunumba Rhythms of the Malinke tradition. This extensive book is one of the first to go deep into the Dunumbas, with 22 rhythms, dozens of "chauffes", maps, cultural explanations, and over 200 solo patterns. All the traditional parts are here, with drumset adaption for these parts. Great for those of you who also play hand drums! As usual, Maarten's notation is clear, and material is both rare and invaluable. Rhythms featured include Kon, Demusoni Kelen, Dji, Konowulen, Kurabadon, Donaba, Takosaba, Bolo Kondondo, Bando, Gbada, Taama, Djorro, Fankele, Nantalomba, Kurussikolon, and Balansonde. Listen to Bolokonondo, played traditionally (1st clip) and adapted to drumset (2nd clip). The 3rd clip features a sample of djembe technique. Book is 206 pages and features 2 CDs. French/English.
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Bk/2-CDs: $ 35.00
Djembe, Dunun, Drumset: Traditional Malinke Rhythms and Drumset Adaptation: --by Maarten Schepers

No worries if you don't play hand drums, this book guides you through all the traditional parts for djembe and dunun and has 2 accompanying CDs so you can hear everything. If you do play drumset, you'll love the standard notation of traditional rhythms played on the kit. 144 pages of Dunungbe, Balakulandjian, Soli, Bundiani, Djelidon, and many, many exercises to develop polyrhythms, independence, ambidexterity and the melodic aspects of African drumming. Check out some Soli cuts here! French/English.
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Bk/2-CDs: $ 35.00
Drumstick Spinology: "How to Master Spinning Drumsticks": By Steve Stockmal

This may sound funny, but once we saw the accompanying DVD, we were hooked. Believe it or not, this method book has over 100 spins and variations to add visual effects to your performance. It even teaches beats and fills that can be played with one hand, while your other hand spins sticks. Go ahead, and be the rock dog you want to be...and know that at least you'll look good doing it.
   BK/DVD: $ 29.95
"The New Method For Afro-Cuban Drumming": By Jimmy Branly

Kit players who want to learn the hot stuff from a member of the younger generation of Cuban drumset crushers will love this new book from Jimmy Branly. Don't be fooled by his name. Jimmy Branly is 100% Cuban, and a major-leaguer when it comes to the new sound of Cuban Timba. He has played with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, N.G. La Banda, Celia Cruz, and countless others. If you've see the "Drumset Artists of Cuba" video, you'll see a younger, skinnier Branly tearing it up. Included with the book is a disc with 97 audio examples and play-along sections. Listen to these three tracks as he digs deeper.
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BK/CD: $ 19.95
"West African Rhythms and Independence For Drum set": By Mokthar Samba

The explosive Moroccan-Senegalese drummer for Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Carlinhos Brown (and others) has a great new series for drum set players. Covers rhythms from Knawa and Bikutsi to Doudoumba and Sabar. CD and Book. "This is the best explanation of African rhythms that I've heard"--Dennis Chambers.
   BK/CD: $ 24.95
"Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset": By Frank Malabe and Bob Weiner

This book/CD set begins with the folkloric feel of songo, mozambique, guaguanco, bembe, & cascara, before showing drum set applications. Great resource for both hand and set drummers alike!
   BK/CD: $ 29.95
"Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset": By Duduka Da Fonseca and Bob Weiner

This is a great resource for all drummers. Instruction begins with traditional before moving to drum-set applications.
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"West African Rhythms for the Drum Set": by Hartigan, Adzenyah, and Donkor
From the same DCI series that brought you Afro-Cuban rhythms for drum set, this book focuses on Ghana. Use it to learn just the traditional rhythms--or apply them to drum set. The notation and aural examples are very helpful. Covers Ashanti rhythms (Sikyi, Adowa, and Akom), an Ewe rhythm (Gahu), and highlife. CD and Book
   BK/CD: $ 24.95
"The Essence of Brazilian Percussion and Drum Set": Ed Uribe

This 144 page book with CD is a great tool for teachers and students alike. There is a lot of cultural information as well as tips on posture, instrument names and roles, and easy to read notation. Because the author demonstrates the traditional rhythms before applying it to drumset, it's a superb resource for both traditional samba players and drumset players.
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BK/CD: $ 24.95
"The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set": Ed Uribe

A near Bible in our store, this huge 328 page book with 2 CDs is one of your more complete resources for Cuban rhythms. Uribe demonstrates the traditional instruments and parts before applying it to drumset, so it's a great resource even for hand drummers. Rhythms included are son, cha-cha, guajira, bolero, son-montuno, mambo, rumba, danzon, charanga, songo, pilon, comparsa, mozambique, bata, joropa, and abakua. This will keep you busy for awhile!
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BK/2-CD Set: $ 39.95
"Conversations in Clave": Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez

This is a great book for kit players. Recommended!
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BK/CD: $ 24.95
"Extreme Drumming": By Marco Minimum

Amazing technique and cutting edge inter-dependence. Great camera angles, solos and sound.
   DVD: $ 39.95
"Traveling Through Time": Featuring Giovanni Hidalgo and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez

"Over 2 1/2 hours of 2 of the world's best drummers. It's jaw-dropping entertainment and instructional, as they perform a number, and then break it down. This is THE DVD of 2004. Loaded with technique, creativity, sick licks and a truck load of wisdom. If you like drums of any type, get this DVD!"--BB Recommended.
   DVD: $ 39.95
"Afro-Cuban Muy Caliente!": By Sher Publishing

Featuring Rebeca Mauleon, Oscar Stagnaro, and Orestes Vilato. This is more about the entire Latin rhythm section.
   BK/CD: $22.00
Mel Bay's, "Studio/Jazz Drum Cookbook": By John Pickering

Great one for Swing independence.
   BK: $12.95
"Funky Beat": By David Garibaldi

"Tower of Power" drummer, David Garibaldi, dissects 8 charts, focusing on his own innovative style combining funk, jazz, and afro-cuban. Includes transcriptions and 2 CDs, mixed with and without drums so that you can play along.
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"Timba Funk": David Garibaldi and Talking Drums

Hip adaptions of Afro-Cuban rhythms from 3 of the best in the business: David Garibaldi, Jesus Diaz, and Michael Spiro. Includes 2 CDs mixed for play-along and just for jamming.
   BK/2-CD Set: $ 24.95
"Supernatural Rhythm and Grooves": By Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo

This DVD features Raul Rekow, Karl Perazzo, and Horacio "El Negro" on drums, as well as other greats. Patterns and grooves from each of the songs are broken down into individual lessons and all songs are taught and played in their entirety. Specially recorded groove vamps are included on the exclusive play-along accompanying CD.
   DVD: $39.95
"The Funkmasters: The Great James Brown Rhythm Sections 1960-1973": By Allan "Dr. Licks" Slutsky and Chuck Silverman

This book with 2 CDs explores 23 James Brown classics. Each of these songs have been transcribed, broken down into individual lessons, and meticulously re-created on 2 one-hour CDs for drums, bass and guitar. Included are some rare photos as well.
   BK/2-CD Set: $ 29.95
"In the Pocket": By Dennis Chambers

NEW!! NOW ON DVD!!This DVD features one of the funkiest drummers out there: Dennis Chambers. In this DVD, he explains what it means to play "in the pocket" and breaks down the grooves for you.
   DVD: $39.95
Riddim: Claves of African Origin by Billy Martin

This NEW! book by Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin & Wood fame has a new book that digs deep into the African-fed rhythm. The book documents many of the pathways that Billy, aka "illy B" has taken to find his unique voice. The claves contained in the book open up rhythmic subdivisions, substitutions, and wide vocabulary to draw upon. The non-traditional notation system takes a little getting used to, but will ultimately free you from the awkward constraint of using western notation to interpret African Rhythm. 87 audio tracks.
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BK/CD: $ 24.95
"Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums: Funkifying the Clave" By Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen

This book and CD have become cult classics for all musicians struggling to unlock the clave.
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BK/CD: $ 29.95
"The History of Songo": By Changuito

From the man who created songo, this video gives you lots of variations and the feel that only Changuito can deliver. Just in case you are one of those saying, "Songo...how early 90's"...the video's 94 minutes covers both timbales and drumset application, including Merensongo, Pilon, and Mozambique. The video is no longer available...but the DVD will be out soon!!
   DVD: $ 39.95 IN STOCK SOON!!
"A Master's Approach to Timbales": By Changuito

112-pages of primary information from one of the great pioneers of our time. Packed with lots of notation and audio examples, you'll be ready to join that Salsa group without having to fake it after all...
   BK/CD: $ 25.95
"Jazz Legend, Part 1 & Part 2": By Buddy Rich

This DVD includes parts 1 and 2 of the Jazz Legend Video Series. Extremely rare footage from 1939 to 1970.
   DVD: $ 29.99
"The Rhythmic Construction of a Salsa Tune": Featuring Pablo "Chino" Nunez

Intros, montunos, choruses, when to groove and when to solo....this handy DVD provides a roadmap to help you understand the structure behind the music.
   DVD: $ 12.99
"Introduction to Brazilian Percussion": Featuring Cassio Duarte

Great little DVD produced by LP. You'll discover the individual instruments such as Pandeiro, Tamborim, Surdo, Timbal, and Repinique, as well as the basics of the Pagode, Baiao, and Batucada rhythms. Great tool for teachers, band directors, and percussionists who want to know how to play all those toys.
   DVD: $ 12.95
"Drum Solos Revisited": Hosted by: Ralph Irizarry

This DVD by LP features Ralph Irizarry and is perfect for any level percussionist. Contains 15 solos at all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Play along with each solo!
   DVD: $ 19.95
"Adventures in Rhythm: From Afrocuban to Rock": By Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo

Santana rhythm section covering the rhythms guajira, guaguanco, palo, cha cha, rumba columbia, and afro-cuban 6/8. They address the mixing of rhythms, development of solo ideas, and pack in great live concert footage.
   DVD: $ 23.95


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