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With four volumes of Roots Jam<\/em> already covering the map of world beats from the African tradition and beyond, it\u2019s time for a \u201cBest of\u201d album\u2026 er, book! <\/strong><\/p>\n

No more thumbing through separate indexes, choosing from too many variations, or deciding which book fits your focus. Now you can have it all, distilled into one handy reference for study and practice, or playing on the fly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best of Roots Jam<\/strong><\/em> brings you 101 jam-packed pages of rhythms from West Africa and around the world, with tips, comparative charts and cheat sheets for beginning, intermediate and advanced drummers. Notation for djembe and dunun (traditional and ballet-style) as well as tabla, doumbek, conga and Latin percussion.<\/p>\n

Best of Roots Jam: African and World Rhythms<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 order now in paperback<\/a> or PDF download.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This curated collection includes the most popular rhythms from the other Roots Jam<\/em> books, with upgraded formatting in consistent, easy-to-read grid notation. The perfect companion for solo practice, dance class, group ensemble performance, or funky DJ tracks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Order now from Amazon (paperback<\/a> or Kindle PDF<\/a>) or from this website (PDF only, with optional audio bundle)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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