"You can't beat this one for learning the basics...CD included!"
This guide presents all percussion instruments, from classical to marching band. Aimed at percussion and music students, conductors, and composers, it offers essential information about each percussion instrument, how to play it, and a demonstrative CD.
a[The unique audio CD helps the reader decide whether or how best to incorporate various percussion instruments into musical compositions or programs.
a[The perfect companion to author's "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Playing Drums, Second Edition."
a[Long-lasting trend in music: an increase in the diversity of percussion instruments