GP Percussion - Books by Peggy Sexton (Tabourot)
VAP Media is proud to offer the latest publications from GP Percussion. Five amazing books written by Peggy Sexton (Tabourot) cover the early history of percussion instruments.

"It is the purpose of the these books to explore historical questions about early percussion instruments and their role in music, promote excellence and encourage authenticity in early percussion performance practice."
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"Our musical examples are taken from early music-medieval, renaissance, baroque and sometimes early classical-covering the period from about 900 AD. to the early 1800s. This music was multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, involved all social classes and many different performing venues, and included many styles."

Historic Percussion
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A comprehensive survey of Percussion from Medieval times. Information about both non-pitched and pitched instruments.
ISBN # ​978-0-9714048-6-1
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Rhythm Ghosts
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Rhythm Ghosts is a thorough discussion of percussion notation & rhythmic styles of Scottish, Swiss, Italian, British, Mexican, and African music.
ISBN #978-0-9714048-8-5
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Royall drummes & Martiall musick

If you're interested in rudimental drumming, this book is for you! Drumming in the military from naqqara to Anglo-American rudimental traditions.
ISBN #978-0-9714048-7-8
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Tambourine
​The happy sound​

The tambourine is one of the oldest percussion instruments, and one that has deep roots in folk music. This book covers European, Middle Eastern, Cabaret Style, and Classical Style Performance. 
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Castañuelas   
​Olé!

Everything you ever wanted to know about the castanets! Including information about Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque dances. 
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THE complete Sexton series​

All FIVE books by Peggy Sexton offered at a special discounted price. 
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