Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey Into the Spirit of PercussionDetails a ten-year period during which Mickey Hart, drummer for the Grateful Dead, dedicated his life to an intense study of the origins, myths, history, and spiritual heritage of drums and other percussion instruments. Includes photographs of some of the many instruments he discusses and information on other aspects of his life. |
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PROLOGUE | 11 |
The Garden of Percussion | 27 |
Portrait of a Rudimental Drummer | 51 |
Copyright | |
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