The long awaited reissue of the classic book by the Master Percussionist Mary Ellen Donald. Mary Ellen presents instructions for combining simple cymbal patterns with simple dance steps while providing a drum accompaniment throughout.

Mastering Finger Cymbals by Mary Ellen Donald

The long awaited reissue of the classic book by the Master Percussionist Mary Ellen Donald. Mary Ellen presents instructions for combining simple cymbal patterns with simple dance steps while providing a drum accompaniment throughout.

MASTERING FINGER CYMBALS - Instructional CD Track Listing   CDs 1 & 2 01 (CD 1): Theory - Basic Count Exercises 02 332 Pattern - Triplets 03 Variations 04 Baladi 05 Rests with Baladi - Chifte Telli 06 Karsilamas 07 (CD 2): Music Theory - Progressive Karsilamas 9/8 08 6/8 Time (Middle Eastern/Moroccan) 09 Karsilamas Revisited (Masmoudi/Alternate) 10 7/8 Time (Fast Chifte Telli/Bolero/Dancing in Half Time) 11 Determining Time Signature: 4/4 - 6/8 - 3/4 - 3/8 12 Coordination of Finger Cymbals (Drumming/Dancer's Body Movements/Artistry) 13 Fine Performances and Drum Accompaniment (Middle Eastern Rhythms Improvisation with Finger Cymbals and Dance Steps)

MASTERING FINGER CYMBALS - Sample Images Table of Contents Table of Contents Sample Book Page Sample Book Page