Hand Drum Books

Learning the Tabla Volume 2 : David Courtney Tutor Book +CD
The Indian tabla is a difficult pair of hand drums, but by no means should it be considered inaccessible. For those who have gone through the introductory Learning the Tabla, this book/ CD set is an ideal next step. It contains much new material which is appropriate for an intermediate level student

The Bongo Book : Trevor Salloum Hand Drum Tutor Book +CD
Here's an entire book devoted to the all too often overlooked Latin instrument, the bongo drums. Trevor Salloum guides you on an inspired informative, and educational musical journey; offering many valuable insights of playing this instrument as well as revealing its colourful history

Darbuka Method : Advanced Darbuka Technique Tutor Book +CD
This method presents intermediate to advanced instruction including playing positions, techniques, and rhythm exercises

Studies for Cajon : Hand Drum Tutor Book +CD
This book provides beginners with a step-by-step introduction to this little box, called Cajon. You'll not only find all important back-up information (history, instrument-building), you'll also learn how to play rock, pop and Latin grooves

Absolute Beginner's Bodhran Tutor : Bodhran Tutor Book +CD
A simple, easy-to-use introduction to the bodhran. Learn to play this wonderful, ancient percussion instrument and liven up your traditional Irish sessions! This book aims to teach the beginner the basics of good bodhran playing with full participation in a traditional session as its principal goal

The Tomas Cruz Conga Method Volume 1 : Music Book +DVD
In Volume I, Tomasito reveals the time-tested conga method which he himself studied with "Changuito" and other master congueros at the ENA conservatory in Havana

The Tomas Cruz Conga Method Volume 2 : Music Book +DVD
Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1) Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations; and 2) Experienced congueros who have digested Volume I and now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style

Authentic Bongo Rhythms : Sheet Music Book Tutor
A complete study: Contains illustrations showing the current method of playing the bongo drums and all the latin rhythms

All About Bongos : Music Book +CD
Contents include the history and background, drum types and anatomy, tuning up, playing positions and techniques, hand and rhythm exercises, practice tips, rhythm patterns and much more. The enhanced CD can be played as an audio CD or used with a PC or Mac to show video clips of the techniques

The Beatlife Book - Playing and Teaching Samba : Music Book +CD
The BeatLife book/CD package includes basic and advanced versions for 6 rhythms, with intros, breaks and endings for all instruments. The book also includes the workshop plans and teaching methods used by BeatLife, hopefully this will be a great resource for drummers who want to teach, teachers who want to drum and kids who want to do both

First Lessons Djembe Music Book +DVD +CD
First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player, yet contains information and reference material that is valuable for players at all levels

Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Technique
This book is split into two sections, the first covering bongos and the second on the conga drum

The Magnificent Darbuka Rhythms
It gives us great pleasure to present the venerable tradition of playing the darbuka drum using a method that makes it easy to hear and simple to learn

The Bodhran by Micheal O'Suilleabhain
A superb tutor by Micheál Ó Súilleabháin which brings the beginner to a high level of technical competence on this ancient instrument