Brief introduction to various types of percussion instruments, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Childhood is a great time for exploring the world's sights and sounds-and for developing a lifelong interest in music! Our Music Makers series features easy-to-read text and colorful, well-chosen photos that provide a kid-friendly introduction to some of their favorite instruments. A table of contents, informative captions,...

"It's time to play . . . in the band! Some percussion instruments make deep, pounding sounds and others make tinkling rhythms. Which instrument is your favorite? Learn how percussion instruments make sound, explore the history of instruments, then learn all about different percussion instruments to pick your favorite. It's time to join the band with a powerful percussion instrument!"--

"Percussion: An Encyclopedia, 2nd edition, updates and enlarges one of Routledge's most successful music-reference works. The only comprehensive encyclopedia covering all of the major percussion instruments, the volume is divided into 4 major sections: an alphabetical dictionary of percussion instruments and terms; illustrations of key percussion instruments; longer, individual articles on key members of the percussion family, from Bass Drum to Xylophone,...

Drummers from beginners to pros will relish this comprehensive guide to the tools of the trade! The Drum Handbook gives you the in-depth knowledge you need to choose the whole range of gear, including drums, cymbals, hardware, heads and sticks - new, used and vintage. Includes info on setting up, tuning and maintenance, plus tips from top pros on gear, recording, playing live and surviving on the road. Fully illustrated and authoritatively written,...

This book looks at a variety of percussion instruments and shows the reader the different ways in which they are played around the world.

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.

An introduction to playing drums provides an equipment buyer's guide, a music reading tutorial, instruction for playing with brushes and mallets, and tips for maintaining equipment.

"How do percussion instruments shout Striking Sounds? With hands, sticks, and mallets! Includes glossary, critical thinking questions, and sheet music"--

Slingerland is one of the greatest drum companies of all-time. Rob Cook has lovingly compiled the Slingerland story, with detailed chapters on the family, the Boston background, the company through the decades, Slingerland endorsees and personnel, the Gretsch/HSS era, Gibson's acquisition, and much more. The book features a detailed dating guide, classic ads and catalog pages, and lots of stunning full-color and B&W photos throughout.