Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Sound effects Sound effects Barrie Carson Turner Describes instruments from around the world that are sometimes used for sound effects including the anvil, bullroarer, odaiko, and others. OL15130090W
Percussion & electronic instruments Percussion & electronic instruments Robert Dearling Provides an illustrated introduction to percussion and electronic instruments; examines the evolution and role of the timpani, side drum, and bass drum; features an alphabetical listing of other perc… OL16026595W
Foundations for Superior Performance Foundations for Superior Performance Jeff King,Richard Williams,Derrick Logozzo A comprehensive and sequential book of warm-ups, scales, technical patterns, chord studies, tuning exercises, and chorales for concert band. Designed to organize the daily rehearsal and advance the p… OL16992084W
Percussion Percussion Alyn Shipton Describes various types of percussion instruments--including different drums, xylophones, cymbals, and shakers--discussing how they are played and their use in music around the world. OL1917004W
Latin jazz guide Latin jazz guide James Dreier "The primary goal of this book is to provide basic and accurate information for a deeper understanding of Latin jazz and to offer a clear path through its rich musical tradition"--Page 6. OL20018319W
Percussion Percussion Elizabeth Sharma An introduction to percussion instruments and the use of the rhythmic sounds they produce. OL3900055W
Rattles, bells, and chiming bars Rattles, bells, and chiming bars Karen Foster Traces the development of percussion instruments through various cultures, discussing jingles, rattles, gongs, and drums. Includes projects for making instruments. OL4277441W
The Napping House (La Casa Adormecida) The Napping House (La Casa Adormecida) Audrey Wood,Don Wood In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite. OL547418W
Drums for dummies Drums for dummies Jeff Strong Get down with rock, R&B, jazz, blues, funk, and Latin rhythms! Groove to the beat in no time with this ultimate rockin' guide! Whether you're dreaming of starting a band, striking the snares,… OL5740978W
Zildjian Zildjian Jon Cohan "This book, fully authorized by Zildjian, tells the exciting story of the world's most popular cymbal company on the monumental occasion of its 375th anniversary .... The Zildjian story is told first… OL6048015W
Handbook for the school drummer Handbook for the school drummer Jerry Kent Ideas to help the percussion student get the best possible musical experience from playing in a band or orchestra OL7380302W
Tap the tambourine! Tap the tambourine! Davis, Billy A board book with a tambourine as part of the cover presents words from the familiar song, "Old MacDonald." OL7796128W
Moses goes to a concert Moses goes to a concert Isaac Millman Moses and his schoolmates, all deaf, attend a concert where the orchestra's percussionist is also deaf. Includes illustrations in sign language and a page showing the manual alphabet. OL92902W