The Art of Percussion Playing
by Anthony J. Cirone, Neil Grover, Garwood Whaley · Anthony Cirone, Neil Grover, Garwood Whaley
Combines three method books into one volume covering bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, triangle, and 17 percussion accessory instruments, with history, instrument selection, and performance technique for band, orchestra, and percussion ensemble players.
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