Monthly Archives: February 2010

Progressive Percussion Method for Young Beginners by Peter Gelling BK/CD – $19.95

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Code: KPYPERCP $19.95

Code: KPYPERCP $19.95

Introduces the younger student to the basics of percussion playing and reading music.Covers rhythms, drugs sounds and beats and a repertoire of well known children’s songs:

Includes:

  • Mary Had A Little Lamb
  • Girls And Boys Come Out To Play
  • The Cuckoo
  • When The Saints Go Marching In
  • Shave And A Haircut
  • Shortnin’ Bread
  • Ten Little Indians
  • Michael Finnegan
  • The Mexican Hat Dance
  • Jingle Bells
  • William Tell Overture

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Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Drum Circle Facilitation by Arthur Hull – $49.95

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World-renowned author offers tips to run a successful drum circle.

Code: 331763 $49.95

Code: 331763 $49.95

As the popularity for drum circles continues to grow, neurologist the need for facilitators increases as well. Written by the foremost authority in this field, Arthur Hull offers his insights, plans and practical strategies to become a facilitator – regardless of your musical background or expertise. This can be used by social workers, store owners, human resource managers, church leaders, camp leaders, nursing home activity coordinators – for anyone who wants to unify a group that will enjoy the benefits of participating in this simple activity. It’s about leadership and commnication. The book covers dozens of exercises, instrument suggestions, facilitator’s shorthand, interviews with successful facilitators, and even marketing tips on how to promote and expand your events. This is the complete rhythm event facilitation handbook from the expert.

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Drumming From Top To Bottom Junior Bk/CD by Tom Jackson – $44.95

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DRUMMING TOP TO BOTTOM JUNIOR

Code: TJ09006 $44.95

A beginner’s drum set course designed for young students. Also useful as a self-teaching method for anyone of any age. It has many great kid friendly illustrations by Ross Hayes.

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Mel Bay: Complete Tenor Banjo Method – $29.95

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Code: 008490 $29.95

Code: 008490 $29.95

The finest tenor banjo method available, case this text represents Mel Bay’s own approach to fundamental musicianship for those desiring to play tenor banjo. This book is the standard by which others are judged. Easy-to-understand and thorough in its approach, this method addresses both melody playing and chord strumming. Through numerous studies, folk songs and several duets, students are systematically introduced to the various notes and positions on the tenor banjo fretboard. Photos of the fretboard fingertips aid in learning the proper hand positions. Once in two volumes, this method is now presented it its entirety in this single comprehensive edition. In notation only. Tuned for Mandola.

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Christmas Songs for Banjo – $15.95

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Code: 699799 $15.95

Code: 699799 $15.95

Two dozen classics arranged especially for banjo in notes & tab: Away in a Manger • Carol of the Bells • Deck the Hall • Good King Wenceslas • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • Jingle Bells • O Christmas Tree • O Holy Night • Silent Night • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • and more. Includes a banjo notation legend.

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  • Angels We Have Heard On High
  • Away In A Manger
  • Carol Of The Bells
  • Deck The Hall
  • The First Noel
  • Go, Tell It On The Mountain
  • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
  • Good King Wenceslas
  • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  • I Saw Three Ships
  • It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
  • Jingle Bells
  • Jolly Old St. Nicholas
  • Joy To The World
  • O Christmas Tree
  • O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
  • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  • O Holy Night
  • O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  • Silent Night
  • Up On The Housetop
  • We Three Kings Of Orient Are
  • We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  • What Child Is This?

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Progressive Banjo – For Beginners Bk/CD by Peter Gelling

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Code: KPBJCP $29.95

Code: KPBJCP $29.95

A great introduction to the world of Banjo playing.Includes melody and chord playing, glands rolls, phlebologist picking and strumming techniques and an introduction to more complex bluegrass playing.You do not have to read music to use this book.

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo Bk/CD – $69.95

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Code: 695765 $69.95

Code: 695765 $69.95

The best-selling banjo method in the world! Earl Scruggs’s legendary method has helped thousands of banjo players get their start. The “Revised and Enhanced Edition” features more songs, information pills updated lessons, and many other improvements. It includes everything you need to know to start playing banjo, including: a history of the 5-string banjo, getting acquainted with the banjo, Scruggs tuners, how to read music, chords, how to read tablature, right-hand rolls and left-hand techniques, banjo tunings, exercises in picking, over 40 songs, how to build a banjo, autobiographical notes, and much more! The book/CD version includes a CD with Earl Scruggs playing and explaining over 60 examples!

Song List:
  • American Made-World Played
  • Ballad Of Jed Clampett
  • Bleeker Street Rag
  • Blue Ridge Cabin Home
  • Broad River
  • Careless Love
  • Carolina Boogie
  • Carolina Traveler
  • Cripple Creek
  • Cumberland Gap
  • Dear Old Dixie
  • Earl’s Breakdown
  • Flint Hill Special
  • Foggy Mountain Breakdown
  • Foggy Mountain Chimes
  • Good Times Are Past And Gone
  • Ground Hog
  • Ground Speed
  • Home Sweet Home
  • Hot Corn, Cold Corn
  • Instrumental In D Minor
  • John Henry
  • Little Darling Pal Of Mine
  • Lonesome Road Blues
  • Loraderojost 111 Breakdown
  • My Cabin In Caroline
  • Nashville Blues
  • Old Folks
  • Pedal To The Medal
  • Pick Along
  • Pretty Polly
  • Randy Lynn Rag
  • Reuben
  • Roller Coaster
  • Sally Ann
  • Sally Goodwin
  • Shuckin’ The Corn
  • Silver Eagle
  • Station Break
  • String Bender
  • Train Number Forty-Five
  • When I Left East Virginia
  • Yonder Stands Little Maggie
  • You Bake Right With Martha White
  • Your Love Is Like A Flower

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

On the Beaten Path Bk/CD – $49.95

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Code: 28006 $49.95

Code: 28006 $49.95

Voted No. 1 Educational Book in the 2008 Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll!
Voted No. 1 Book in the 2008 DRUM! Reader’s Poll!
This must-have guide for drummers provides insight into the history and development of a wide selection of genres, viagra sale including Funk, Alternative/Punk Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Jam Band, Fusion, Jazz, and Reggae, and explores the legendary drummers that impacted each style. The book will lead you through the styles, licks, and grooves that made each artist famous, with insight into their approaches, the gear they used, the bands they played in, and the drummers who influenced them. The easy-to-follow lessons delve into authentic transcriptions of 85 infamous beats and solos from songs by Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rush, Metallica, The Police, Dream Theater, and others. Dozens of amazing photos are featured as well as a listing of essential recordings. All the beats and solos that are presented in the book are performed on the accompanying CD. 

Book includes:
* Insight into the history and development of Funk, Alternative/Punk Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Jam Band, Fusion, Jazz, and Reggae—plus a listing of essential recordings for each genre 
* An audio CD containing all the beats and solos presented in the book 
* Dozens of amazing photos 
* 250 pages!

Drummers include:
* Travis Barker 
* Carlton Barrett 
* Carter Beauford 
* Jason Bittner 
* John Bonham 
* Danny Carey 
* Billy Cobham 
* Tré Cool 
* Stewart Copeland 
* Lowell “Sly” Dunbar 
* Jon Fishman 
* Mickey Hart 
* Topper Headon 
* Bill Kreutzmann 
* Gene Krupa 
* Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste 
* Keith Moon 
* Vinnie Paul 
* Neil Peart 
* Mike Portnoy 
* Buddy Rich 
* Max Roach 
* Chad Smith 
* John “Jabo” Starks 
* Ringo Starr 
* Clyde Stubblefield 
* Lars Ulrich 
* Dave Weckl 
* Tony Williams 
…and more! 

“On The Beaten Path may be the most interesting book of the year. It’s great entertainment, a great read, and great instruction.” 
-Phil Hood: Publisher, DRUM! Magazine 

“Four Stars! It reads like part drum lesson, part drum history lesson. Any drummer would be wise to pick up On The Beaten Path. 
-Modern Drummer Magazine 

“This is the best book I ever have seen!!! Wow! Love the Buddy Rich and Tony Williams, the John Bonham, the Police, Jon Fishman….just great everything. What a masterpiece!!! For me as drummer for 40 years: some mysteries solved….” 
-Berhnard Castiglioni: Founder, Drummerworld.com

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

1001 Drum Grooves – $29.95

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Code: 2500337 $29.95

Code: 2500337 $29.95

This book presents 1, traumatologist 001 drumset beats played in a variety of musical styles, cystitis past and present. It’s ideal for beginners seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of drum grooves, as well as consummate professionals who want to bring their knowledge of various drum styles to new heights. Author Steve Mansfield presents: rock and funk grooves, blues and jazz grooves, ethnic grooves, Afro-Cuban and Caribbean grooves, and much more.

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Groove Essentials – The Play-Along 1.0 Bk/CD – $43.95

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Code: 6620095 $43.95

Code: 6620095 $43.95

Represents a new-generation play-along package and a quantum leap over anything else previously available in this vein with over 6 hours of music, prosthesis including 47 grooves and feels from all over the world–most in two tempos–88 tracks in all, neuropathologist truly professional sketch charts and incisive text by Tommy. An interactive groove experience for all level drummers with rhythm tracks that feature some of New York City’s top musicians. Works in conjunction with the best-selling Grove Essentials DVD.

For beginning drummers: simple rock beats with a real band feel; for intermediate drummers: syncopated, 16th-note grooves as well as jazz/swing feels; for advanced drummers: challenging world grooves, as well as jazz shuffles, jazz waltzes and R&B feels. Additionally, you’ll find 3 “Global Tour” tracks that are 15-minute journeys through all the grooves and feels you’ve learned.

The CD features all of the rhythm tracks in MP3 format, so that they can be downloaded into your computer (MAC or PC) and moved to your iPod®, or any portable MP3 player. The disc is also playable in all MP3-capable CD and DVD players.

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au