A Comprehensive Course in Techniques and Performance for the Tambourine, Tar, and Mazhar by Mary Ellen Donald (1985)

Includes:
Basic music theory
Techniques for playing cabaret and classical tambourine, tar (wooden frame drum), and ...

2 disc set of Volume I Companion Discs for Arabic Tambourine book. Volume I Covers the cabaret tambourine
(1985; re-mastered 1999; disc released 2005) Mary Ellen plays examples from the book and includes improvised solos. Arabic Tambourine ...

2 disc set of Volume II Companion Discs for Arabic Tambourine book. Volume II Covers the classical tambourine, tar, & mazhar
(1985; re-mastered 1999; disc released 2005) Mary Ellen plays examples from the book and includes improvised solos. ...

by Mary Ellen Donald (1977; remastered 1999; disc released 2005)

After giving a brief lecture on rhythm and cymbal technique, Mary Ellen presents instructions for combining simple cymbal patterns with simple dance steps while providing a ...

This book provides a 30 Lesson Course in Middle Eastern Drumming, with Basic Music Theory. Spiral bound, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 111 pages, beautifully illustrated. By Mary Ellen Donald. (1976)

Includes:
Basic music theory.
Simple and ...

This 2-disc set includes Mary Ellen playing most of the examples in the Doumbek Delight book, improvising solos, and playing the accent patterns of each rhythm at length to provide a steady backup for student practice.
Volume I covers Lessons ...

This 2-disc set includes Mary Ellen playing most of the examples in the Doumbek Delight book, improvising solos, and playing the accent patterns of each rhythm at length to provide a steady backup for student practice.
Volume II Covers Lessons ...

This CD is great for any lover of Middle Eastern Music. It makes the perfect gift for a belly dancer. Volume I CD feature Mimi Spencer on qanun (zither) and voice, and Mary Ellen Donald on doumbek and tambourine. Each CD contains 15 pieces with ...

This CD is great for any lover of Middle Eastern Music. It makes the perfect gift for a belly dancer. Volume II CD feature Mimi Spencer on qanun (zither) and voice, and Mary Ellen Donald on doumbek and tambourine. Each CD contains 15 pieces with ...

This CD is great for any lover of Middle Eastern Music. It makes the perfect gift for a belly dancer. Volume III CD feature Mimi Spencer on qanun (zither) and voice, and Mary Ellen Donald on doumbek and tambourine. Each CD contains 15 pieces with

Book by Mary Ellen Donald. Contains 11 lessons with numerous popular belly dance rhythm, suggested dance steps, exercises to strengthen cymbal technique and basic music theory.
(Spiral bound, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 75 pages, beautifully ...

Two disk CD set by Mary Ellen Donald (1977; re-mastered 1999; disc released 2005).

After giving a brief lecture on rhythm and cymbal technique, Mary Ellen presents instructions for combining simple cymbal patterns with simple dance steps while ...

Volumes I and II, for intermediate/advanced players. This instructional series is by Mary Ellen Donald, a well know and accomplished musician of zills, tambourine and doumbek. In this series she provides a firm rhythmical foundation that is ...

Volumes I and II, for beginners. This instructional series is by Mary Ellen Donald, a well know and accomplished musician of zills, tambourine and doumbek. In this series she provides a firm rhythmical foundation that is essential for excellence ...

This 2-disc set includes Mary Ellen Donald on Percussion and George Mundy on Oud and Nay. Includes 18 minutes each of Walking Maqsoum, Bolero, Ayyoub, Karsilamas and Chifte-telli.
Volume I covers rhythmical accompaniments for middle eastern ...

This 2-disc set includes Mary Ellen Donald on Percussion and George Mundy on Oud and Nay. Includes 18 minutes each of Masmoudi, Fast Chifte-telli, Syrt/Saudi
Volume II covers rhythmical accompaniments for middle eastern musical selections, plus