Music & Instructional CDs & Books

Crank It Up

Produced by Simon Fraser in 2007 Crank It Up is an Instructional Double CD with seven West African rhythms and seven performance pieces. Playing along with the metronomic backing at slow and fast tempos will improve learning and develop groove. All rhythms are broken down into djembe and hand drum parts, plus dun dun, bell and shaker parts.

Cost: $25.00 + Postage¹

Within Australia $30.50 International $35.00

Get On Down

Simon's first Instructional CD (2004). An instructional CD with backing metranome and 7 rhythms with all their parts . For Beginner through to advanced players.

Cost: $20.00 + Postage¹

Within Australia $25.50 International $30.00

Instructional Booklet

A fantastic guide to the history and cultural relevance of West African Music. Includes all the rhythms from Crank it Up and Get on Down and their complete arrangements in an easy to read format designed for those who don't read sheet music). Plus independence exercises to stimulate more dexterity in your playing.

Cost: $30.00 + Postage¹

Within Australia $35.50 International $40.00

Booklet / CD Pack

The works! 3 Instructional CDs (Crank It Up and Get on Down) and booklet with enough educational info to keep you drumming for a lifetime.

Cost: $65.00 + Postage²

Within Australia $75.00 International $80.00

African Music CDs

African Drumming also stocks a huge range of local and international CDs by artists including Mamady Keita, Famadou, Mohamed Bangoura etc.

Postage Charges

1. Postage $5.50 within Australia / $10.00 International
2. Postage $10.00 within Australia / $15.00 International

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