{"title":"Drums - Percussion","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-conga-drum-dvd","title":"Introduction to the Conga Drum DVD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beginners, and drummers needing a solid foundation in conga technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor years this has been the gold-standard conga drum instructional DVD, because it is the most thorough and comprehensive. It’s designed to help you get started playing the conga drum correctly, with proper technique. Spiro’s instruction is world-class and is presented with warmth, humor and good vibes throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a two-hour masterclass of instruction by Grammy-nominated percussionist, author, recording artist, and music professor, Michael Spiro. Beautifully shot from three different camera angles, and divided into easy-to-find chapters for convenient study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Easy to follow, step-by-step approach to learning all the basic strokes and sounds on the conga drum, regardless of the style of music you want to play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e- Dozens of exercises to help you combine the basic strokes into patterns that are the staple of all conga drum playing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Some basic Afro-Cuban rhythms are explained in detail, including the parts played by each conga drummer in an ensemble, how they relate to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclave,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and how to combine them if you are the only drummer in a group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mike Spiro is a great conga teacher. People can learn the real conga technique from this DVD.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jorge Alabe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Spiro is the consummate conga player.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Garibaldi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A great percussionist and educator.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ignacio Berroa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A great musician\/teacher who's earned his stripes.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— John Santos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Spiro is known throughout the world as one of Latin music's finest percussionists. He has performed with some of the all-time greats of Afro-Cuban music, including Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, and Changuito, and has also performed with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, David Byrne, McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Gilberto Gil, and Toninho Horta. A Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer, Michael has been recorded on literally thousands of CDs. He is also the author of Sher Music Co.'s \u003ca href=\"\/products\/conga-drummers-guidebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Conga Drummer's Guidebook\u003c\/a\u003e and was a long-time Professor of Music at Indiana University.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Physical DVD","offer_id":44174880997567,"sku":"175","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital DVD (MP4)","offer_id":44174881030335,"sku":"e175","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_the_Conga_Drum_DVD_Cover.jpg?v=1745479795"},{"product_id":"syncopation-companion","title":"Syncopation Companion","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a deep, creative expansion of Ted Reed's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It seeks to recast and reinterpret familiar 8th note rhythmic figures (using half-time 4\/4, 8th note triplet, 6\/4, and 12\/8 interpretations) to expand the possibilities hidden within Ted’s universally studied textbook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Bryan Bowman's book is a beautifully useful tool. I am looking forward to utilizing it with my students as well as on my own practice pad.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an integrated approach to rudimental drumming, which involves learning specific sticking formulas and rhythmic treatments of a four-bar phrase, and then activating them by sight-reading through numerous rhythmic etudes in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyncopation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowman explores many ways \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be applied to the drum set within the context of Jazz, Afro Cuban, and Brazilian styles. He also provides an extensive study of jazz comping possibilities inspired by famous drummers such as Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Roy Haynes, and many others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s also created over 280 short videos of each exercise, which will help guide you through the text: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@syncopationcompanion6737\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Syncopation Companion Exercise Videos Playlist\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExercise Videos for Syncopation Companion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2b9a93f3-7fff-948b-495a-6f329a9fdef3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@syncopationcompanion6737\/playlists\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a launching pad for fun and creative exploration for intermediate to advanced students who are ready to read between the lines of syncopated rhythmic figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a must-have book for those who seek to improve their rudimental technique, sight-reading, and four-way coordination on the drum set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 172 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Syncopation_Companion_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781885876\" title=\"Syncopation Companion - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-558d9744-7fff-55fc-a5aa-2c131e9dd3ad\"\u003eImportant Note: You must also own Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer to make full use of this book. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Syncopation_Companion_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781885876\" title=\"Syncopation Companion - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Syncopation_Companion_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781885877\" title=\"Syncopation Companion - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Snare Drum Rudiments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Syncopation_Companion_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781885877\" title=\"Syncopation Companion - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Linear Applications with Bass Drum Fill-Ins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“My course of study as an aspiring drummer did not include working out of Ted Reed's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ebook, much to my regret in later years. My sense of having missed out on some essential training was somewhat offset by my mistrust or misunderstanding of the Reed book and its intended goals. Bryan Bowman's revisit and expansion on the topics of syncopation and rudimental drumming bridges the gap for me, as I'm sure it will for many other drummers — as well as providing a beautifully useful tool for students of the Reed, Dawson and Wilcoxin methods and etudes. I am looking forward to utilizing this book with my students as well as on my own practice pad.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“As a drummer myself I've found Bowman's book hard to put down. It's brimming with great content for drummers of every genre. Bowman's idea of presenting a second stave above the exercise, highlighting just the accents is a noticeably nice touch to help grasp the accents added to various patterns. This also helps students not so proficient in reading rhythm develop their reading chops. He succeeds in what he sets out to do, namely help build strong technique, independence of limbs, reading and, above all, strong musicality. Drummers, go get this book.” \u003cbr\u003e— The Jazz Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168648753343,"sku":"231","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168648786111,"sku":"e231","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/syncopation-companion-by-bryan-bowman.jpg?v=1774643854"},{"product_id":"language-of-the-masters-transcriptions-and-etudes-of-10-great-latin-percussion-artists","title":"Language of the Masters: Transcriptions and Etudes of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the Language Expressed by the Legends of Latin Percussion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Masters: Transcriptions and Etudes of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists \u003c\/em\u003eby Michael Spiro and Michael Coletti is the first comprehensive analytical study of the greatest figures in Afro-Cuban and Latin percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to move beyond patterns and truly understand how master percussionists think, phrase, and improvise, this book gives you direct access to their musical language. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGetting inside the minds of these artists will help you find your own voice as you become more fluent in the language of Latin Percussion improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of generic exercises, Spiro and Coletti present detailed transcriptions of classic recorded solos from ten of the most talented musicians — revealing the rhythmic logic, phrasing devices, motivic development, and stylistic nuances that define the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Three transcribed solos from each of 10 legendary percussionists\u003cbr\u003e• A written etude distilling the essence of each artist’s style\u003cbr\u003e• Play-along tracks for every etude — first with the solo performed, then accompaniment-only for practice\u003cbr\u003e• A 16-page overview by Michael Spiro explaining how to study, internalize, and apply the material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURED ARTISTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-condensed table-borderless\" style=\"width: 45.501%; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eArmando Peraza\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eTito Puente\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eRay Barretto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eManny Oquendo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eTata Guines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eGuillermo Barreto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eJohnny Rodriguez\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eYeyito\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eMongo Santamaria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eOrestes Vilato\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Plus a bonus Giovanni Hidalgo transcription!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"star-regular\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for intermediate to advanced percussionists, serious students of salsa and Latin jazz, and musicians preparing for academic or professional auditions. It is absolutely the first collected study of its kind, giving these masters the analysis and respect they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, by studying their language deeply, you begin to develop your own voice within the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c8f58058-7fff-ae9e-3d2c-492993e3920e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book allows us to walk through the minds of the legends whose legacies inspire us still.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Karl Perazzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 127 pages, 20 downloadable audio tracks, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781746016\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781746017\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Language of Improvisation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781746016\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRay Barretto - Etude #7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217881-13.mp3?v=1783012900\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Language of The Masters Sample Audio - Ray Barretto - Etude #7\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRay Barretto - Etude #7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Spiro is internationally recognized as one of the foremost percussionists in Latin music. He has performed with Afro-Cuban legends such as Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, and Changuito, as well as artists including Ella Fitzgerald, David Byrne, McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Gilberto Gil, and Toninho Horta. A Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer, he has appeared on thousands of recordings and is the author of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook\" href=\"\/products\/conga-drummers-guidebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Conga Drummer’s Guidebook\u003c\/a\u003e. 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George Marsh's landmark book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eInner Drumming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehelps you develop that missing ingredient: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einternal awareness of your body as you are playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll Learn To:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop a greater sense of mastery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of your body and the drumset at the same time by learning to feel the energy flowing through all four of your limbs as you play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease relaxation and remove energy blockages to your personal musical expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by learning the process of “scanning” your four limbs as you play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Tai Chi, yoga, and meditation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Drumming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guides you in the process of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elistening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your arms and legs. This allows both your body \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e your mind to be involved in the act of making music. You won't regret having discovered this unique approach to musical drumming!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully-produced DVD is included, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhich clearly shows you how to practice each set of exercises in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Drumming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 174 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inner_Drumming_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781710618\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inner Drumming - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 1 - Single-Limb Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inner_Drumming_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781710618\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inner Drumming - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 2 - Two-Limb Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inner_Drumming_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781710618\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inner Drumming - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 4 - Four-Limb Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a very deep study of movement — paths of energy from one limb to the other and how to make that work for you. I'm a huge fan of his work and approach.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Garibaldi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“It was a door opener for me.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Joey Baron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“George has been an important early influence on my growth as a semi-classical \u0026amp; jazz improviser. He continues to show me the path in his book \u003cem\u003eInner Drumming\u003c\/em\u003e. To me, the Zen of this book is as important as the deep sense of coordination possibilities it reveals.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Terry Bozzio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166349717695,"sku":"206","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166349750463,"sku":"e206","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inner_Drumming_Drumset_Exercises_for_Developing_Awareness.jpg?v=1745479755"},{"product_id":"real-easy-book-vol-1-drum-chart-supplement","title":"Real Easy Book - Vol. 1: Drum Chart Supplement","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake \u003cem\u003eThe Real Easy Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e come alive for your drum students! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book contains complete drum charts and instructional videos for each song in \u003cem\u003eThe Real Easy Book Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as a primer for many styles of contemporary drumming. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parts are simple enough for beginning players, but can easily be expanded upon by more advanced players. Additionally, this book gives your drum students access to a complete set of play-through videos for each song. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally developed and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroad-tested for years at the Stanford Jazz Workshop’s prestigious summer jazz camps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this book gives drummers a clear, accessible path to learning how to support a band — right from the first rehearsal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also additional videos and study guides for particular drumming topics like: the \"2-Feel\", \"Elvin Jones\" style comping, basic set-ups and fills, Latin Jazz drum grooves, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach drum chart includes figures for the harmony, background and shout chorus sections of the arrangements. These easy, but varied parts give the drum student a good start in learning a variety of jazz drumming styles, from \"2-feel\" to \"Samba\" to \"Funk\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeautures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested simplified grooves, and basic fills are included with many tunes for easy reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach drum part, though written in a given style, can easily be used to catch the same figures in different musical styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for individual drum students of all ages, as well as jazz combos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains the easiest tunes from Horace Silver, Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Red Garland, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Cedar Walton, Wes Montgomery and more! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet yourself, or your beginning jazz combo, sounding good right away with these drum parts specifically written to musically enhance the 3-horn arrangements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 108 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real Easy Book Drum Chart Supplement - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Real_Easy_Book_Drum_Chart_Supplement_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781821189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real Easy Book Drum Chart Supplement - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Real_Easy_Book_Drum_Chart_Supplement_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781821188\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe \"4-Feel\" \u0026amp; \"2-Feel\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real Easy Book Drum Chart Supplement - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Real_Easy_Book_Drum_Chart_Supplement_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781821188\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreedom Jazz Dance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChart play-through\/Play-along videos:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jazzdrumming.info\/charts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.jazzdrumming.info\/charts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jazzdrumming.info\/charts\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplemental videos:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jazzdrumming.info\/more\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/www.jazzdrumming.info\/more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlan Hall has been a professional drum teacher for over 40 years. He has taught at Berklee College of Music, California Jazz Conservatory, Monterey Jazz Festival Middle School and High School Summer Camp, JazzCamp West, Cal State East Bay, and Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Camp. He's performed and\/or recorded with international jazz artists Lee Konitz, Paul McCandless, Art Lande, Ed Simon, Geoffrey Keezer, Kenny Washington, Rebecca Parris, and Joyce Cooling. His articles have appeared in Down Beat and Percussive Notes magazines. Check out his website at: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jazzdrumming.com\/\" title=\"Alan Hall's Official Website\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/jazzdrumming.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166234439871,"sku":"232","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166234472639,"sku":"e232","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-real-easy-book-vol-1-drum-chart-supplement-by-alan-hall.jpg?v=1774649005"},{"product_id":"conga-drummers-guidebook","title":"Conga Drummer's Guidebook","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by Karl Perazzo, Dave Garibaldi, John Santos, Ignacia Berroa, Mark Levine, Rebeca Mauleon, Jesus Diaz and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Conga Drummer's Guidebook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most complete method book specifically designed for intermediate to advanced conga drummers, and it's packed with exercises on every aspect of the craft! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt\u003cspan\u003e includes complete chapters on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea clear explanation of clave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexercises on playing quinto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecorrect phrasing concepts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevoicing ideas to give more depth to your playing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 coordination exercises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexplanation of many different rhythmic styles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estamina exercises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eagility exercises, heel-toe technique, and much more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrammy-nominated percussionist Michael Spiro also goes behind the individual licks, and shows you how to approach any Afro-Latin rhythm with the right feel. He explains in-depth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eto play correctly, not just\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewhat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eto play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are just getting interested in conga drum playing, you should first study Michael Spiro’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Introduction to the Conga Drum DVD by Michael Spiro\" href=\"\/products\/introduction-to-the-conga-drum-dvd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to the Conga Drum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Introduction to the Conga Drum DVD by Michael Spiro\" href=\"\/products\/introduction-to-the-conga-drum-dvd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e DVD\u003c\/a\u003e. For experienced percussionists, this is the most authoritative conga method book ever published. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn audio download of the author demonstrating all the concepts in the book is available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 116 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Conga_Drummer_s_Guidebook_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781653810\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Conga_Drummer_s_Guidebook_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781653810\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhrasing - Part 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Conga Drummer's Guidebook - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/16-Track.mp3?v=1782950688\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 16\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Conga Drummer's Guidebook - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/34-Track.mp3?v=1782950688\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 34\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is awesome. When I wanted to study Afro-Cuban music, everyone said, 'Go see Spiro'. I took that advice, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Each time we play together, I learn something. Michael is one of the rare ones who is completely knowledgeable about his subject, is always current, and is the consummate player as well. This book explains, very simply in his elegant way, the concepts of conga drumming in this style, but more importantly, the basic concept of Afro-Cuban music and rhythm. Bravo, Michael!!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dave Garibaldi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drummer with Tower of Power, Talking Drums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a breakthrough book for all students of the conga drum!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Karl Perazzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, percussionist with Carlos Santana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Michael Spiro is a great percussionist and educator; his knowledge about percussion and his musicality have always impressed me. He is a true example of devotion, dedication and respect for the music. Michael's book will greatly expand the knowledge of both students and professionals, and will help them to become great percussionists.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ignacio Berroa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drummer and percussionist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Spiro is known throughout the world as one of Latin music's finest percussionists. He has performed with some of the all-time greats of Afro-Cuban music, including Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, and Changuito, and has also performed with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, David Byrne, McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Gilberto Gil, and Toninho Horta. A Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer, Michael has been recorded on literally thousands of CDs, and is a former Professor of Music at Indiana University.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166227853503,"sku":"156","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166227886271,"sku":"e156","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-conga-drummers-guidebook-by-michael-spiro.jpg?v=1774645064"},{"product_id":"afro-peruvian-percussion-ensemble","title":"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Afro-Peruvian Percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn invaluable addition to the library of world percussion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides us with a cultural overview and an instrumental masterclass on one of the most vibrant and rhythmically sophisticated traditions in the African diaspora. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially helpful is the emphasis on the accent placements within phrases that give the music its distinct flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing a historical overview of Afro-Peruvian music, the book guides us through the basic techniques and rhythms of traditional native percussion instruments including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecajon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecajita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equijada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe more familiar “extended family” of congas, bongos, and cowbell gets similar treatment. You’ll study the characteristic grooves of major Afro-Peruvian styles including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestejo, landó, zamacueca, and panalivio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with detailed ensemble charts showing how bass, guitar, and percussion interlock to create the music’s unmistakable pulse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also brings the tradition into contemporary settings with extensive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrum set adaptations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both with and without additional percussion instruments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for any level of musician, from beginners to advanced percussionists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Instructional DVD Download Included (85 Minutes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the DVD, a superb group of authoritative musicians (including Morales) demonstrate the key rhythms and styles. Each instrument is played alone and in an ensemble. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's in these delightful group segments where everyone's obviously having a ball, that the special sound and breadth of Afro-Peruvian music truly shines through. Illuminating and joyful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DVD contains beautifully filmed instruction on each percussion instrument as well as the drum set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the DVD includes a song from each of the styles described in the book, performed by Hector Morales, Peruvian Grammy award winner Oscar Stagnaro, former “Peru Negro” musicians — Mariela Valencia, Marcos Napa, Hector Ferreira and Jhair Sala and also Eric Kurimski and Paulo Stagnaro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 100 pages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Peruvian_Percussion_Ensemble_-_Cowbell_Patterns.pdf?v=1781638086\" title=\"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCowbell Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Peruvian_Percussion_Ensemble_-_Drum_Set_Lando_Patterns.pdf?v=1781638086\" title=\"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrum Set Lando Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The most extensive book on Peruvian percussion to date. This book\/DVD package is a gold mine of information on Peruvian music and percussion.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Mark Walker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (drummer with Oregon and Paquito D'Rivera, author, and Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hector has found a perfect methodological language where any musician in the world can learn Afro-Peruvian rhythms.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Juan Medrano Cotito \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Recording artist and educator Hector Morales has contributed a rich and concise new look at an undercovered topic. Illuminating and joyful.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Modern Drummer Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHector Morales is a Peruvian drummer and educator specializing in Afro-Peruvian, Latin, and Urban Percussion. He's received the \"Artist Of The Year\" award from Young Audiences NJEP and currently teaches at William Paterson University. He leads \"The Afro-Peruvian Ensemble\" and has performed on international stages, from Lincoln Center to South America.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c!-- End Youtube Video --\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44207541551295,"sku":"185","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-afro-peruvian-percussion-ensemble-by-hector-morales.jpg?v=1774643994"},{"product_id":"afro-caribbean-grooves-for-drumset","title":"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by Peter Erskine, Horacio Hernandez, Mark Walker, etc.,  \u003cem\u003eAfro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset\u003c\/em\u003e is a book every modern drummer should own and study.  Besides teaching the most widely played styles of drumming in Caribbean music, it will help you bring more life to any style of music you play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than treating the drumset as separate from the percussion section, Fanfant demonstrates how to absorb the roles of congas, timbales, and other percussion instruments directly into your kit playing - creating a rhythmic foundation that is deep and authentic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 100 grooves from ten unique Caribbean regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic rhythmic interpretations arranged specifically for drumset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear organization and practical explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegration of full percussion textures onto the kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText in both English and French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio examples of every rhythm via CD download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo demonstrations of 10 grooves performed by the author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy studying these grooves, you won’t just learn rhythms. You’ll deepen your time-feel, broaden your stylistic vocabulary, and bring new life to every musical situation you step into.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes CD download with audio examples of each rhythm, plus an instructional video of the author demonstrating 10 of the best grooves. Jean-Philippe is a long-time partner of Andy Narell, a world-class drummer, and his masterful playing is sure to inspire you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpiral-bound, 51 pages,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781715382\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages: \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Calypso.pdf?v=1781637673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalypso\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Dance_Soca.pdf?v=1781637673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDance Soca\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Guadeloupe.pdf?v=1781637672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuadeloupe\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Biguine_Vide.pdf?v=1781637673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBiguine Vidé\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Mas_A_Sinjan.pdf?v=1781637672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMas A Sinjan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Zouk.pdf?v=1781637673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZouk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217563_04.mp3?v=1782945880\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #4\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217563_15.mp3?v=1782945880\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The best anthology to date of Caribbean rhythms for today's drummers. While the beats are authentic, there is a freshness with which Jean-Philippe plays and teaches these rhythms. His method takes the mystery out of playing many of these beats for non-Caribbean drummers. Bravo!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I am fascinated by his modern and unique way of swingin' all the Afro-Caribbean rhythms on the kit. This book is a modern treasure for lovers of Caribbean music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is the book we've been waiting for. Written by an absolute first-class musician, these grooves are organized, explained and played with passion, knowledge and swing! I look forward to using this book in my labs at Berklee.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Mark Walker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44165932908735,"sku":"166","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44165932941503,"sku":"e166","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro_Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset.jpg?v=1745479738"},{"product_id":"music-of-the-arara-savalu-cabildo","title":"Music of the Arará Savalú Cabildo","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most beautiful and complex forms of Afro-Cuban music is also one of the island’s least known – the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArará Savalú\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sacred music from the city of Matanzas, Cuba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally brought to Cuba from Dahomey (Benin) during the slave trade, it has survived as a religious and cultural tradition since the end of the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e century. However, the music has historically been a fiercely guarded secret, performed only at ceremonial occasions by the members of the Savalú community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery recently though, there has been a desire on the part of the Cuban Arará community to expose their music to the outside world, and this book is the first of its kind to thoroughly document the rhythms and songs of this profound tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book begins with a brief history of when and how the Arará established their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecabildo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (religious community) after arriving from Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt then proceeds to the complete transcriptions of the entire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoro seco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(the drum rhythms that are played in a specific order to salute each \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efodu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (deity). 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It is the first time this music has received this kind of consideration, and thus this book is truly one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are beautiful photos included of the artists and the instruments, as well as a substantial audio component available for download that contains a complete oro seco and many of the songs included in the book. This will help you contextualize the songs and rhythms and give you a feeling for the true sound of the music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccompanying CD Download \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying audio for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusic of the Arará Savalú Cabildo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a mixture of the authors’ song lessons and an outdoor recording session of the full community performing the music of a typical Arará ceremony, recorded between the years 2013-2016. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese tracks are not intended to be an exact replica of the songs, rhythms, or the order of material from the book, nor is it a compendium of every song notated in the text. Rather, this collection is an accurate representation of how traditional Arará Savalú music sounds in practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll proceeds of this book will go to the master musicians in Matanzas, who have so graciously shared their culture and knowledge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital Download only, 174 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Music_of_the_Arara_Savalu_Cabildo_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781757766\" title=\"Music of the Arará Savalú Cabildo - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Music_of_the_Arara_Savalu_Cabildo_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781757766\" title=\"Music of the Arará Savalú Cabildo - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Music_of_the_Arara_Savalu_Cabildo_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781757766\" title=\"Music of the Arará Savalú Cabildo - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 14\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Music_of_the_Arara_Savalu_Cabildo_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781757766\" title=\"Music of the Arará Savalú Cabildo - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 22\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Music_of_the_Arara_Savalu_Cabildo_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781757766\" title=\"Music of the Arará Savalú Cabildo - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 81\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44245547516095,"sku":"e200","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/MusicoftheAraraSavaluCabildoCover.png?v=1747523976"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/drums.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}