Indian Music for the Classroom presents the different styles of Indian music and their cultural contexts, with chapters on Indian culture and sound, Indian classical vocal and instrumental music, folk music, film music, and traditional popular musics. From Hindi-Pop to bhangra to the Urdu ghazal, the book covers them all, as well as national songs, children's songs, and the devotional bhajan. With lists of vocabulary and concepts, musical transcriptions, photos, and resources, teachers can use the text in their classrooms immediately. More than 53 lesson activities with listening charts, composition exercises, reflective questions, and other creative ideas bring the music of India alive and align with the National Standards. In addition, 48 musical transcriptions of teaching examples,... Less

Here's an exciting new resource for anyone interested in African music and culture. Songs of West Africa by Dan Gorlin contains over 80 traditional African folk songs and chants in 6 languages along with extensive translations, annotations and performance notes. It may be the most complete collection of African songs ever published. The book highlights traditional songs from the Anlo-Ewe, Lobi, Ga-Adangbe, Egu, Foh, and related ethnic groups from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. There are sacred songs from Afa, Agzogbo, Gadzo, and Yewe traditions. Also major secular and historical music including Agbekor, Kinka, Atsia, Gahu, Takada, and more. Many of the songs are simple to learn, and can be easily taught to grade school students or adapted to other styles of music. But the scope of... Less

Features: This book teaches everything you need to know to get started playing djembe, conga, pandeiro, dumbek, frame drum, and riq. Starting with an introduction to the various families of drums throughout the world and to basic drum notation, the author takes you from holding each instrument to playing appropriate world rhythms on each. You'll learn about Nigerian Frekoba, West African Djoli, the Latin clave and Samba, Moroccan folk rhythms, Arabic Dawr Hindy, and much more! The easy, step-by-step approach will quickly have you playing rhythms from all over the world. Table of Contents: Publisher: Alfred Composer: Marshall, John Catalog Number: 19327 Pages:

Hosted by Leslie Gold, the Radiochick, this jam-packed 2-DVD set includes step-by-step instruction through each section of Carmine Appice's award-winning book, Ultimate Realistic Rock. Featuring instruction by Carmine himself, with special guests Kenny Aronoff, John Tempesta, Vinny Appice, Bobby Rondinelli, and Rick Gratton, topics include basic rock rhythms, sixteenth-note triplets, syncopation, hi-hat rhythms, shuffle rhythms, double-bass drum grooves, odd-time grooves, and linear rudiments. Also included are performances with guitar legend Pat Travers, a "you supply the drums" play-along section, and a Carmine Appice rockumentary chronicling Carmine's celebrated career in the music business. Special Features: Play Along Section, Video Rockumentary (Chronicling Carmine's celebrated... Less

24 songs in the Chinese tradition: Crescent Moon * Darkening Sky * Girl's Lament * Hand Drum Song * Jasmine Flower Song * Mountaintop View * Sad, Rainy Day * The Sun Came up Happy * Wedding Veil * and more. Features notes on each piece, exquisite illustrations, and a map of China.

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The Drum Set Crash Course offers an easy-to-follow visual representation of the material that Miller covered in his highly-acclaimed 1997 book of the same title. Russ covers everything from developing 2-limb independence to advanced 4-limb independence, as well as how to master more than 18 different styles of music, including Rock, Jazz, R&B, Swing, Be-Bop, Country, Afro-Cuban, Funk, Hip-Hop, Second Line Grooves, Sambas, and Contemporary Fusion. DVD special features include multiple languages, additional performance video, printable PDF drum charts, play-along MP3 files, and a photo gallery.

These authentic folk songs from around the globe are especially arranged for 2-part voices, creating an amazing international field trip through nine countries on four continents. Information on the Fun Fact pages provides a fascinating look at world cultures, and doubles as flexible narration for a 30-minute multicultural music program. A great cross-curricular teaching tool and a complete performance package!* Recommended for grades 3 and up.* Teachers Handbook is 100% reproducible.* Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible PDF files of Student Song Sheets, Fun Facts, and Cover Art.* Can be used as a songbook or as a multicultural program (approx. 30 minutes).

Play your favorite songs quickly and easily with the Drum Play-Along series! Just follow the drum notation, listen to the CD to hear how the drums should sound, then play along using the separate backing tracks. The lyrics are also included for quick reference. The audio CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so PC & Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch! 8 Motown hits, including: Ain't Too Proud to Beg * Dancing in the Street * Get Ready * How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) * I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) * Sir Duke * Stop! In the Name of Love * You've Really Got a Hold on Me.

Comprehensive compilation of hymns and gospel songs published for instruments. Arranged by Harold Lane to enable those who play to 'praise the Lord with instruments' and contribute vitality to the ministry of music in your church. Spiral-bound.Conte nts include: A Closer Walk with Thee A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Abide with Me At Calvary Beneath the Cross of Jesus Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus Crown Him with Many Crowns Eternal Father Strong to Save For All the Saints For the Beauty of the Earth Great Is Thy Faithfulness He Leadeth Me Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty How Great Thou Art I Love to Tell the Story Immortal Invisible It Is Well with My Soul Jesus Loves Me Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee Let Us Break Bread Together Love... Less

Timeless carols are reborn with a Celtic twist in chamber folk arrangements performed on hammered dulcimer with Celtic harp, recorders, cittern, violin, mandolin, guitar, concertina, viola da gamba and hand drums. Contains 7 additional musical selections from the Maggie's Music album "Hammer Dulcimer Traditions." Includes "Christmas Eve Reel;" from Ireland, the Scottish carol "Baloo, Lammy;" Welsh lively wassail tunes and traditional favorites "Angels We Have Heard on High;" "What Child is This;" "Joy to the World;" "Deck the Hall;" "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming."

The Musicademy Beginners Worship Drums Course Volume 2 This second volume of the Beginners course includes: A great range of breaks and fills How to play in 3/4 and 6/8 time How to play with a click and develop your timing How to set tempos and correct mistakes Techniques for playing hymns in a contemporary style All the teaching is outworked using well known contemporary worship songs like Alleluia, Beautiful One, Blessed Be, Indescribable and Hosanna giving you the chance to play along with the Musicademy band. 2 hours of lessons, practice click tracks and tips from pro drummers and worship leaders: Aaron Sterling (Brenton Brown, Natasha Bedingfield, Fiona Apple), Martin Neal (Kevin Prosch), Andrew Small (Stuart Townend, Massive Attack, Kylie Minogue), Doug Matthews (David... Less

The Musicademy Beginners Worship Drums Course Volume 1 This first volume of the Beginners course includes: Your first ever rhythm and break How to play single and double strokes and paradiddles How to understand drum notation Correct posture, grip and sticking technique Warm up exercises A great range of 8th and 16th note rhythms All the teaching is outworked using well known contemporary worship songs like Here I am to Worship giving you the chance to play along with the Musicademy band. 2 hours of lessons, practice click tracks and tips from pro drummers and worship leaders: Aaron Sterling (Brenton Brown, Natasha Bedingfield, Fiona Apple), Martin Neal (Kevin Prosch), Andrew Small (Stuart Townend, Massive Attack, Kylie Minogue), Doug Matthews (David Ruis), Dennis Holt... Less

Learn to play your favorite Rush songs with these terrific transcriptions and play-along tracks. The CD contains two version of each song: a complete version for demonstration and a play-along version without drums so you can play with the rhythm tracks. Plus the CD contains embedded software that allows you to slow down, loop and even transpose keys! Plus, there are matching guitar and bass editions available! Titles: Anthem * Closer to the Heart * Spirit of Radio * Temples of Syrinx * Tom Sawyer * YYZ.

Alfred's Kid's Drum Course is a fun method that teaches you to play rhythms and songs on a variety of drums and sound sources, including many simple, inexpensive objects found around your home. With two accompanying CDs that always let you hear how the music should sound, each lesson is explained in plain language that's easy to understand. Plus, you get to learn from three irresistible drum experts a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a friendly alligator. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help you learn by making music fun!Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. Plus, you can play along with the great-sounding accompaniments on the enclosed CDs and... Less

Exact drum transcriptions to eight Foo Fighters rock anthems. There are three audio versions of every song on the included CDs: an instrumental sound-alike recording, a version without drums but with a constant click track, and a version without drums and without a click track. Plus, the software included on the CDs allows you to loop sections for practice, slow tracks down or speed them up, and switch between instrumental and play-along versions. Titles: All My Life * Learn to Fly * Everlong * Monkey Wrench * My Hero * Best of You * The Pretender * Walk.

Eight classic Stones songs fully transcribed for drums. The CD contains complete and play-along versions of each song. Embedded software allows you to slow down and loop sections. Matching bass and guitar editions are available! Titles: Brown Sugar * Gimme Shelter * Honky Tonk Women * Jumpin' Jack Flash * Let it Bleed * Paint it, Black * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction * You Can't Always Get What You Want.

Weissman considers the folk music revival in various genres, first looking at folk song collectors like John Lomax and Cecil J. Sharp, and protest music before the sixties, including Charles Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Josh White, and the Almanac Singers. He summarizes the folk-pop revival and the music of Pete Seeger, the Weavers, the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Simon and Garfunkel, and Laura Nyro. The survey also describes urban revivalists in New York and other cities from 1950-64, the civil rights movement and artists such as Odetta, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Judy Collins. Other genres detailed are folk-rock, country-rock, singer- songwriters, women's music, the blues, bluegrass, gospel, cajun, zydeco, klezmer, and the music of Mexican- Americans and Native Americans. Weissman,... Less

Series: Boosey & Hawkes Concert Band Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Format: Softcover with CD Author: Christine Barron Drummers will learn how to play in styles ranging from rock/pop to blues, funk, show, jazz, swing, Latin, reggae and more with this instructional book/CD pack. Students will get support and reinforcement as they explore each style with rudiments, exercises, pieces and improvisation. The book also covers the unique "cross-in-a-square " approach to drumming. The enclosed CD includes performance and backing tracks. Spiral bound. Inventory #HL 48020728 ISBN: 0851625711 Width: 9.5" Length: 12.0" 112 pages

This ultimate self-teaching method for drums can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group study. Offers instruction on: beats, songs and fills; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and more. Songs: Friends in Low Places * The House Is Rockin' * I Saw Her Standing There * Never Gonna Let You Go * What I Like About You.

Discover the rich traditions, history, origins, and pioneering artists of exciting drum styles from around the globe. Learn the characteristic rhythms and techniques used in some of the world's most remarkable music. All the music in this book is arranged for the drumset and will enlighten every drummerfrom beginners to advanced players.Volume 1 of this series features the diverse music from six distinct parts of the world. From the catchy rhythms of Cuba to the complex patterns of India, this book will give you all the tools you need to infuse your playing with a new and unique flavor. An MP3 CD with hours of music is included to demonstrate all the examples in the book.

This book contains complete, authentic drum notation and play-along tracks to eight Led Zeppelin classics. There are two versions of every song on the included CDs: an instrumental sound-alike recording, and an instrumental accompaniment track (without drums) so you can play along. When you use the CDs in your Mac or Windows-based computer, the TNT (Tone N Tempo) Changer lets you easily loop sections for practice, slow tracks down or speed them up without changing the pitch, change the key, and switch back and forth between full instrumental and accompaniment tracks. Titles: Black Dog * Communication Breakdown * Dazed and Confused * Heartbreaker * Immigrant Song * Rock and Roll * Since I've Been Loving You * Whole Lotta Love.

Features: Level 2. Part I of Armenian Dances is the first of a four-movement suite drawn from the folk song arrangements and original musical works of Armenian composer Komitas Vardapet collected during the early 20th century. Each of Reed's four movements is represented in this lush through-played medley. Douglas Wagner has crafted a rewarding musical addition to the young band repertoire. Instrumentation: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet 1-2, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet 1-2, F horn, trombone, baritone, baritone TC, tuba, mallet percussion (bells/xylophone) , timpani, percussion 1 (snare drum, bass drum), percussion 2 (crash cymbals/triangle/ tambourine) Table of Contents: Publisher: Alfred Composer: Reed, Alfred Catalog Number: 38344 Pages: 236

The simple fact is... IF you want to get more enjoyment out of the drums, this is the solution for you. For less than the price of a decent cymbal, you can dramatically change the way you play the drums with the complete Drum Play-Along System! This pack includes 50 play-along songs in DVD format, detailed sheet music, as well as all the songs with the drum tracks removed so you can put your creative mind to work on these awesome tracks! Format: DVD Video (All Regions) Run Time: Over 70 Minutes Resources: Includes 50 page spiral-bound sheet music with bios. Release Date: November 11, 2008 Published By: Railroad Media Inc. Featuring: Dave Atkinson, Dean Reimer, Jason Kliewer, and Sam HeardThe content in this training pack covers: The first component of the Drum Play-Along System... Less