Ancient Traditions Future Possibilities: Rhythmic Training Through the Traditions of Africa, Bali and India

Ancient Traditions--Future Possibilities is the "world beat bible" by the leader of the popular world fusion music ensemble, Ancient Future. The book takes the student on a musical voyage through these great ancient rhythmic traditions with a series of exercises that require no instruments to perform. Interesting, imaginative and fun, these rhythm exercises will be of immense help to all musicians, useful for both home study and in the classroom.

The author, Matthew Montfort, holds an M.A. in World Music from Antioch University. He has drawn on his years of study with the master musicians of Africa, Bali and India to create this world rhythm training manual.

* A must for all music students, teachers, and professional musicians

* Not just for percussionists

* Develops refined rhythmic skills

* Excellent reference work

* Enables home study of non-Western rhythms, eliminating costly trips around the globe

* Stimulates new ideas for composers

* Enough exercises for years of study

* Perfect textbook for multi-cultural musicianship courses

* Convenient spiral binding