Percussion Instruments and their history by James Blades, Evelyn Glennie and Neil Percy

James Blades’ famous book has been referred to as the ‘percussionist’s bible’. It is established as the definitive reference work on the subject. This extended edition includes two additional chapters by leading solo percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, and by Neil Percy, Head of Timpani and Percussion at the Royal Academy of Music.