The Contemporary Percussionist

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A full guide to the equipment and techniques required of the modern percussionist wishing to be successful in today's competitive musical world. Glen Caruba gives an in-depth tour of a host of popular percussion instruments including:

• Congas
• Bongos
• Timbales
• Djembe
• The use of 'Toys' in modern musical settings

Techniques and know-how are discussed using each instrument, including aspects of tuning, hand techniques, exercises and basic swing rhythms. A further section enters the recording studio as you are given a guide to the exciting process of creative over-dubbing.
Finally, witness some hot Latin-Jazz playing and percussion magic from the group Orkesta Eme' Pe'.