by Kenne Thomas
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This book address issues facing many percussionists who play hand drums, or multi-percussion instruments-using both hands equally. Hand Drumming Independence focuses on technique for alternating hand movements on drums. The companion book, Hand Drumming Excursions explores rhythmic extensions and cultural aspects of patterns. This book has numerous exercises and examples and patterns to develop hand dexterity. Photo illustrations are given to show hand positions. Reference notes and material is added for musical and cultural understanding. Also included is a collection of bass drum patterns and bell patterns to accompany and support hand drummers. Click here to view selected pages from the book.