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Finding Music: Additional Resources

Additional Resources

Books about composers and their music can be found in the stacks under ML410. They are arranged alphabetically by composer within this section. For example, ML410.H contains books about Handel, Haydn, Hindemith, etc.

Some other resources to consult:

Encyclopedia of Percussion edited by John H. BeckMarching Bands and Drumlines: Secrets of Success from the Best of the Best by Paul BuyerPercussion Master Class on Works by Carter, Milhaud, and Stravinsky: A Complete Performance Analysis of Celebrated Works by Master Teachers and Performers by Morris Lang, Anthony J. Cirone, and Charles DowdMasters of the Sabar: Wolof Griot Percussionists of Senegal by Patricia TangP'ungmul: South Korean Drumming and Dance by Nathan HesselinkThe Percussionist's Art: Same Bed, Different Dreams by Steven SchickThe Art of Percussion Playing by Anthony J. Cirone, Neil Grover, and Garwood WhaleyPractical Percussion: A Guide to the Instruments and Their Sources by James HollandTimpani and Percussion by Jeremy MontaguRhythm & Beauty: The Art of Percussion by Rocky MaffitThe Music of Santería: Traditional Rhythms of the Batá Drums by John Amira and Steven CorneliusScience of Percussion Instruments by Thomas D. RossingA Practical Guide to Percussion Terminology by Russ GirsbergerTeaching Percussion by Gary CookHow to Play Drums by James Blades and Johnny DeanPlanet drum: A Celebration of Percussion and Rhythm by Mickey Hart and Frederic LiebermanThe Modern Percussion Revolution: Journeys of the Progressive Artist edited by Kevin Lewis and Gustavo AguilarTeaching Percussion: With Videos by Gary D. CookA Dictionary for the Modern Percussionist and Drummer by James A. StrainThe Art of Vibraphone Playing: An Essential Method for Study and Performance by Paul Buyer and Josh Gottry Symphonic Repertoire for Percussion Accessories: Tambourine, Triangle, Bass Drum, Castanets, Maracas, Concert Toms, and Roto Toms by Tim Genis The Band Teacher's Percussion Guide: Insights in Playing and Teaching Percussion by Stewart Hoffman

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