This book combines The Art of Tambourine and Triangle Playing, The Art of Bass Drum and Cymbal Playing and The Art of Percussion Accessory Playing into one volume providing students and teachers with easy access tolearning about theimportant instruments used in orchestra, band and various ensembles including percussion ensemble. It includes history, selection and performance techniques on bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, triangle and 17percussion accessory instruments, designedfor methods classes, school instrumental music classes and anyone interested in acquiring an in-depth understanding of percussion instruments. Especially useful for conductors, composersand arrangers since all essential techniques are covered inshort etudes composed for each instrument.