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John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin

by C. M. Kushins ...

A compelling narrative biography of the legendary drummer John Bonham, his wild ride with iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, and the highs and lows that made up his wild (and tragically short) life.John Bonham is considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. He was recruited to join the band who would eventually become known as Led Zeppelin–and before the year was out, Bonham and ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

A compelling narrative biography of the legendary drummer John Bonham, his wild ride with iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, and the highs and lows that made up his wild (and tragically short) life.John Bonham is considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. He was recruited to join the band who would eventually become known as Led Zeppelin–and before the year was out, Bonham and
... Read more
Inside Mahler's Second Symphony

A Listener's Guide

by Lawrence F. Bernstein ...

This guide introduces concertgoers, serious listeners, and music students to Gustav Mahler's Second Symphony, one of the composer's most popular and most powerful works. It examines the symphony from several perspectives: Mahler's struggle to create what he called the New Symphony; his innovative approaches to traditional musical form; how he addressed the daunting challenges of writing music on a ... Read more

$33.59 CAD

This guide introduces concertgoers, serious listeners, and music students to Gustav Mahler's Second Symphony, one of the composer's most popular and most powerful works. It examines the symphony from several perspectives: Mahler's struggle to create what he called the New Symphony; his innovative approaches to traditional musical form; how he addressed the daunting challenges of writing music on a
... Read more
PIANO LEARNING GUIDE

Basic and Advanced Piano Techniques: Step-By-Step Instructions to Playing Scales and Chords, Tuning, Practice Techniques, Ensemble Playing, Maintenance, Improvisation, Therapeutic Benefits, Cultural Significance, Common Issues, Solutions and More

by Dr. Vanya Veronica ...

Piano Learning Guide: Basic and Advanced Piano TechniquesBy Dr. Vanya VeronicaUnlock the world of music with the Piano Learning Guide, a comprehensive resource designed for pianists of all levels. This guide offers step-by-step instructions to master essential scales and chords, ensuring a strong foundation in piano technique. Explore advanced techniques that enhance your playing and delve into ... Read more

$4.06 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Piano Learning Guide: Basic and Advanced Piano TechniquesBy Dr. Vanya VeronicaUnlock the world of music with the Piano Learning Guide, a comprehensive resource designed for pianists of all levels. This guide offers step-by-step instructions to master essential scales and chords, ensuring a strong foundation in piano technique. Explore advanced techniques that enhance your playing and delve into
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Born to Drum

The Truth About the World's Greatest Drummers--from John Bonham and Keith Moon to Sheila E. and Dave Grohl

by Tony Barrell ...

$11.99 CAD
Charlie Watts

by Alan Clayson ...

Often appearing as a mere onlooker who didn't really want to be there, Charlie Watts - 'the silent Stone' - embraced fame reluctantly. Yet, ironically, if any one of the Stones could have made it big without the rest, it surely would have been Watts, who showed as much early promise as an artist as he did a jazz drummer.Understated and seemingly underwhelmed, Watts provided a stark contrast to the ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Often appearing as a mere onlooker who didn't really want to be there, Charlie Watts - 'the silent Stone' - embraced fame reluctantly. Yet, ironically, if any one of the Stones could have made it big without the rest, it surely would have been Watts, who showed as much early promise as an artist as he did a jazz drummer.Understated and seemingly underwhelmed, Watts provided a stark contrast to the
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Backbeats

A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers

by John Lingan ...

A Rolling Stone Best Music Book of 2025, this is an electrifying, “superb” (Atlantic), and “entirely fresh” (Rolling Stone) journey through the history of rock and roll, told through the lives of fifteen iconic drummers and their percussion rivals—from John Bonham and Charlie Watts to Ringo Starr and Questlove.**Rock and roll thrives on rhythm, but the drummers who drive that pulse often stay in ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

A Rolling Stone Best Music Book of 2025, this is an electrifying, “superb” (Atlantic), and “entirely fresh” (Rolling Stone) journey through the history of rock and roll, told through the lives of fifteen iconic drummers and their percussion rivals—from John Bonham and Charlie Watts to Ringo Starr and Questlove.**Rock and roll thrives on rhythm, but the drummers who drive that pulse often stay in
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When The Drummers Were Women

A Spiritual History of Rhythm

by Layne Redmond ...

For millennia, the sacred drummers of pre-Christian Mediterranean and western Asia were women. In this inspiring book, Layne Redmond, herself a renowned drummer, tells their history.Artistic representations reveal that female frame drummers carried the spiritual traditions of many of the earliest recorded civilizations. During those ancient times, the drummer-priestesses held the keys to ... Read more

$13.56 CAD

For millennia, the sacred drummers of pre-Christian Mediterranean and western Asia were women. In this inspiring book, Layne Redmond, herself a renowned drummer, tells their history.Artistic representations reveal that female frame drummers carried the spiritual traditions of many of the earliest recorded civilizations. During those ancient times, the drummer-priestesses held the keys to
... Read more
Double Bass Drumming Explained

A Comprehensive Reference on the Art and Science of Double Bass

by Ryan Alexander Bloom ...

Series series Double Bass Drumming Explained
Double Bass Drumming Explained is the definitive guide for how to play bass drum with both feet. This is not just another method book stuffed with endless beats and fills. Rather than simply listing exercises in musical notation, this book actually explains, in detail, how double bass works at the most basic level including: pedal setup, drum kit arrangement, single stroke techniques, double ... Read more

$5.42 CAD

Double Bass Drumming Explained is the definitive guide for how to play bass drum with both feet. This is not just another method book stuffed with endless beats and fills. Rather than simply listing exercises in musical notation, this book actually explains, in detail, how double bass works at the most basic level including: pedal setup, drum kit arrangement, single stroke techniques, double
... Read more
21 Simple Letter-Coded Songs for Kalimba

by Helen Winter ...

Series series Sheet Music for Beginners
Usually, the kalimba is considered an adult instrument, but with our visual, your kids will easily begin to play as well. The easiest way to begin is to play with the letter notes. This sheet music book will help you begin to play music simply and easily, with no required knowledge of reading notes. If you are a beginner, playing by notes can be difficult. It is easier to follow circles with ... Read more

$9.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Usually, the kalimba is considered an adult instrument, but with our visual, your kids will easily begin to play as well. The easiest way to begin is to play with the letter notes. This sheet music book will help you begin to play music simply and easily, with no required knowledge of reading notes. If you are a beginner, playing by notes can be difficult. It is easier to follow circles with
... Read more
Friday Night Jam

by Nowick Gray ...

A how-to memoir tracing the learning curves of group music improvisation, the peaks and pitfalls of African hand drumming with electric instruments. ... Read more

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A how-to memoir tracing the learning curves of group music improvisation, the peaks and pitfalls of African hand drumming with electric instruments.
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Summer Songs of 2017

50 notated drum beats inspired by the biggest songs of 2017.

by James Packer ...

This work book contains beats for some of the Summers biggest tracks.Not every beat you will learn here is exactly what you hear on the track. It may be that the beat has been simplified or may be just one beat of many in the song.It may be that the beat is helping accent certain aspects of the bass guitar or synth parts.Whatever you play though, it will sound awesome. ... Read more

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This work book contains beats for some of the Summers biggest tracks.Not every beat you will learn here is exactly what you hear on the track. It may be that the beat has been simplified or may be just one beat of many in the song.It may be that the beat is helping accent certain aspects of the bass guitar or synth parts.Whatever you play though, it will sound awesome.
... Read more
Super Drum Tips Handbook: For Drummers Who Are Serious About Music, Drums & Percussion

by Daniel N Brown ...

Stop making the same mistakes that millions of drummers are making that leave them frustrated with their music! Here's what we'll discuss...* The Importance of the Drummer in a Band* How to Maximize Your Skills* Common Traits Among Great Drummers* Things to Do in Every Practice Session* How to Overcome Frustration* and Much MoreNo technical "how to" drum lessons are discussed here! What we will be ... Read more

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Stop making the same mistakes that millions of drummers are making that leave them frustrated with their music! Here's what we'll discuss...* The Importance of the Drummer in a Band* How to Maximize Your Skills* Common Traits Among Great Drummers* Things to Do in Every Practice Session* How to Overcome Frustration* and Much MoreNo technical "how to" drum lessons are discussed here! What we will be
... Read more
Strategies, Tips, and Activities for the Effective Band Director

Targeting Student Engagement and Comprehension

by Robin Linaberry ...

Strategies, Tips, and Activities for the Effective Band Director: Targeting Student Engagement and Comprehension is a resourceful collection of highly effective teaching strategies, solutions, and activities for band directors. Chapters are aligned to cover common topics, presenting several practical lesson ideas for each topic. In most cases, each pedagogical suggestion is supported by excerpts ... Read more

$93.63 CAD

Strategies, Tips, and Activities for the Effective Band Director: Targeting Student Engagement and Comprehension is a resourceful collection of highly effective teaching strategies, solutions, and activities for band directors. Chapters are aligned to cover common topics, presenting several practical lesson ideas for each topic. In most cases, each pedagogical suggestion is supported by excerpts
... Read more
Snare Drum Rhythm Exercises in Common Time

by Ashley J. Saunders ...

200+ rhythm patterns and ideas, spilt into two sections. The first section covers one bar phrases and in the second section shows you a range of 4 bar phrases. The book does get progressively harder and even the most advanced player will be challenged by this book.If you are looking to take your drumming to the next level, you will first have to sort out one of the fundamentals of your playing. ... Read more

$2.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

200+ rhythm patterns and ideas, spilt into two sections. The first section covers one bar phrases and in the second section shows you a range of 4 bar phrases. The book does get progressively harder and even the most advanced player will be challenged by this book.If you are looking to take your drumming to the next level, you will first have to sort out one of the fundamentals of your playing.
... Read more
The Right Instrument For Your Child

by Atarah Ben-Tovim, Douglas Boyd ...

'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might
... Read more
Bodhran The Basics

by Bill Woods ...

Bill Woods has used his decades of experience as a successful bodhrán performer and teacher to create this instruction book for the beginning bodhrán player. Using photographs, text, and audio examples, it takes you in easy steps from holding the bodhrán and stick through playing along with traditional Irish dance tunes. It shows you the basic accompaniment patterns for reels and jigs and ... Read more

$20.34 CAD

Bill Woods has used his decades of experience as a successful bodhrán performer and teacher to create this instruction book for the beginning bodhrán player. Using photographs, text, and audio examples, it takes you in easy steps from holding the bodhrán and stick through playing along with traditional Irish dance tunes. It shows you the basic accompaniment patterns for reels and jigs and
... Read more
Bodhran: Beyond the Basics

568 exercises and 64 solos designed to improve technical skils

by Bill Woods ...

This is the follow-up volume to Bodhran: The Basics and is designed for those who want to improve their technique and expand their rhythmic repertoire. It contains exercises and solos in 4/4, 6/8, 3/4, and 9/8 time. The 568 one-measure exercises are designed to improve a player's technical skill and demonstrate how to use the basic building blocks of rests, accents, rolls, and syncopation to ... Read more

$24.42 CAD

This is the follow-up volume to Bodhran: The Basics and is designed for those who want to improve their technique and expand their rhythmic repertoire. It contains exercises and solos in 4/4, 6/8, 3/4, and 9/8 time. The 568 one-measure exercises are designed to improve a player's technical skill and demonstrate how to use the basic building blocks of rests, accents, rolls, and syncopation to
... Read more
On Hot Days

Written for beginner djembe.

by James Packer ...

The book includes one Brazilian Samba inspired song written for djembes.Instructors can add their own style of teaching whilst using the book as a guide and select parts in a pick and mix format to construct one lesson plan. Whether you are teaching a small group of adults or a large class of key stage students, this song will get your students sounding amazing, quickly, as well as learning lots ... Read more

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The book includes one Brazilian Samba inspired song written for djembes.Instructors can add their own style of teaching whilst using the book as a guide and select parts in a pick and mix format to construct one lesson plan. Whether you are teaching a small group of adults or a large class of key stage students, this song will get your students sounding amazing, quickly, as well as learning lots
... Read more
Pocket Change

Ndugu Chancler Is a World Renowned Drummer,Percussionist,Producer,Composer, Clinician and Educator

by Ndugu Chancler ...

Pocket change is a concept of approaching playing music to build a long,stable career.As a musician the intent is sometimes to rein as an individual.Longevity and stability are based on being versatile and adapting to the contemporary styles.In order to stay on top of the working ladder,one must alter their playing approach to be inclusive of all of the players in any situation and become ... Read more

$13.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Pocket change is a concept of approaching playing music to build a long,stable career.As a musician the intent is sometimes to rein as an individual.Longevity and stability are based on being versatile and adapting to the contemporary styles.In order to stay on top of the working ladder,one must alter their playing approach to be inclusive of all of the players in any situation and become
... Read more
Kalimba. 45 Simple Songs Around the World

Play by Number

by Helen Winter ...

International songs are one of the most exciting and appealing avenues to introducing children to new and different cultures through music.We've gathered 45 different national songs adapted especially for kalimba including lyrics, classic sheet music, number-coded notation, and online audio tracks.The songbook is colorfully designed with national patterns. You will enjoy folk music, children's ... Read more

$10.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

International songs are one of the most exciting and appealing avenues to introducing children to new and different cultures through music.We've gathered 45 different national songs adapted especially for kalimba including lyrics, classic sheet music, number-coded notation, and online audio tracks.The songbook is colorfully designed with national patterns. You will enjoy folk music, children's
... Read more
A Rhythmic Vocabulary

A Musician's Guide to Understanding and Improvising with Rhythm

by Alan Dworsky ...

This 208-page book is the first systematic, comprehensive approach to learning about rhythm. It's for any drummer or other musician playing any style of music. It organizes and analyzes hundreds of African and Afro-Cuban patterns to give you a deeper understanding of rhythmic structure. It also teaches rhythmic concepts and variation techniques you can use to create patterns of your own. Learn to ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

This 208-page book is the first systematic, comprehensive approach to learning about rhythm. It's for any drummer or other musician playing any style of music. It organizes and analyzes hundreds of African and Afro-Cuban patterns to give you a deeper understanding of rhythmic structure. It also teaches rhythmic concepts and variation techniques you can use to create patterns of your own. Learn to
... Read more
7 Easy-to-Play Kids Songs About Sky and Weather for Kalimba

Songs even Absolute Beginners Can Play

by Helen Winter ...

Series series Play Right Away on any Kalimba
Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note ... Read more

$5.16 CAD

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note
... Read more
10 Beginner Friendly Songs About Girls and Women for Kalimba

Simple Famous Songs Anyone Can Play

by Helen Winter ...

Series series Play Right Away on any Kalimba
Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note ... Read more

$5.97 CAD

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba.Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note
... Read more
7 Easy and Fun Kids Songs About Cats and Dogs for Kalimba

Simple Songs for Beginners

by Helen Winter ...

Series series Play Right Away on any Kalimba
Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note ... Read more

$5.16 CAD

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music!Here's everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies.No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately.This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it's a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note
... Read more

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