Alfred Publications
Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now by Kalani

In-depth coverage of popular percussion instruments, including history, tuning, maintenance, techniques, exercises, ensembles, and more, from a world-renowned educator and performer, Kalani. The book comes with an enhanced CD featuring additional multimedia content, including demonstrations of all rhythms and techniques and tuning instructions.

Contents:
Chapter 1: history and background of the djembe
Chapter 2: drum types and anatomy
Chapter 3: Tuning up
Chapter 4: playing positions
Chapter 5: playing techniques
Chapter 6: hand and rhythm exercises
Chapter 7: performance ensembles
Chapter 8: drum care

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