A full guide to the equipment & techniques required of the modern percussionist wishing to be successful in today's competitive musical world. Glen Caruba gives an in-depth tour of a host of popular percussion instruments including: Congas; Bongos; Timbales; Djembe; The use of 'Toys' in modern musical settings. Techniques & know-how are discussed using each instrument, including aspects of tuning, hand techniques, exercises & basic swing rhythms. A further section enters the recording studio