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Product Description Learn to play rhythms from all over the world on the djembe, conga, pandeiro, dumbek, frame drum, and riq. After introducing the various families of drums and basic drum notation, the author takes you through each instrument from how to hold it to playing appropriate world rhythms. You'll learn about Nigerian Frekoba, West-African Djoli, the Latin clave and Samba, Moroccan folk rhythms, Arabic Dawr Hindy, and much more! 48 pages. About the Author Professional percussionist John Marshall is a lifelong student of world drumming traditions. He has studied with such noted percussionists as Dong Wook Park, Royal Hartigan, Paul Price and Glen Velez. He also attended the Mannes College of Music, New York University, Wesleyan University and the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. John joined the National Guitar Workshop in 1992, where he created their popular Hand Drumming Seminar. Since that time, he has presented numerous workshops across the country, and has joined the faculties of several schools where he presents in-depth training in hand percussion. John has performed and recorded with Benjamin Verdery, Harvie Swartz, Michael Brecker, Danny Gottlieb, David Darling, Glen Velez, The Paul Winter Consort and many other noted musicians and ensembles. He has toured the United States, performed internationally and has appeared on dozens of CDs. Known for his facility in frame drumming and Middle Eastern hand percussion, John is much in demand as a teacher, recording artist, and performer. He resides with his wife and two children in Litchfield, Connecticut.