AFRO-CARIBBEAN & BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS
for Drumset
Certificate Program Workbook

This comprehensive introduction to Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian drumming styles is derived from the courses developed at the famed Drummers Collective in New York City. Each style section contains a biography of the faculty member who teaches the style, explanations and information on the style and its derivatives, historical references and background, notated examples, performance tips, discographies, and bibliographies. Most important of all, the two CD set lets the user hear the notated examples with performance tracks by the Drummers Collective Faculty and play-along tracks where the player can join in. Style areas covered include Afro-Cuban, Afro-Pop, Brazilian and New Orleans (Zydeco, Cajun, et. al.). This book and CD package will be a terrific way for developing players to greatly expand and enrich their drumming "palette."

CO1 - Afro-Caribbean & Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset - The Drummers Collective - Book & 2 CDs - $24.95 (ISBN 0-8258-4903-9)

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CYMBALS
by Nick Petrella

Everything you always wanted to know about the history, manufacture, maintenance and use of all varieties and types of cymbals is contained in this extraordinary book with DVD. The special concerns of concert music players, marching band players and drum-set players are all addressed and the accompanying DVD demonstrates playing techniques as well as such related issues as the cymbal-making process and the use of cymbals in all kinds of ensemble performances. Also included on the DVD are interviews with celebrated percussionists, who answer questions on topics including performing, teaching, the music business and rehearsal techniques. This book and its companion DVD will be a basic resource for all serious percussionists, no matter what genres of music they are involved with.

DRM104 - The Ultimate Guide to Cymbals - Nick Petrella - Book & DVD - $24.95 ISBN 0-8258-4905-5

CD CHRISTMAS FAVORITES
for Piano
Arranged by Larry Clark
CD Play-Along by David Feldstein

Fifteen of the most popular Christmas carols are offered in this unique collection of Piano arrangements designed for intermediate players. The book comes with an audio CD containing fully-orchestrated play-along tracks for each song. Often playing piano is a solitary or solo activity. The CD technology has made it possible for pianists to experience ensemble playing in a new way. The styles employed vary from classical to pop, Latin and Jazz, making the accompaniments fresh and great fun to play along with. Each arrangement is suitable for recital and concert use with or without the CD accompaniments and the book's selections are compatible with the Easy Christmas Favorites E-Solos instrumental collections published by Carl Fischer in 1999. The book includes: Angels We Have Heard On High, Auld Lang Syne, Deck the Halls, The First Noel, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Jingle Bells and more, 15 songs and carols in all!

PL113 - Christmas Favorites for Piano - Clark/D. Feldstein - $14.95 (ISBN 0-8258-4695-1)