A history of percussion instruments from the Old Stone Age to the present day. Jeremy Montagu, a performer, historian, and curator of musical instruments, discusses common and uncommon percussion instruments from all parts of the world, tracing their development and use through the ages and across cultures.

A comprehensive resource for the intermediate to advanced percussion students and their teachers. Chapters cover issues of rhythm, meter, rudiments, rolls, and more. Features exercises for individual or group work, and introduces a variety of different instruments. Online media includes play-along tracks, video lessons, and supplemental content.