Fun with Bongos
... a  very clean, no bells, no whistles approach to buying, tuning and truly "playing" them. And you needn't speak Spanish in order to learn the basics-a little time devoted to proper stroking technique, to reading/playing a few essential Latin rhythms and to mastering the "martillo" groove will transform a bongo "owner" into a bongo "player". Bill Kiely, Modern Drummer Magazine

...A great book to start your travels in the often overshadowed world of the bongo....Salloum is eager to teach you the wonderful sounds and history of bongos... Javier Rivera, Editor of Oasis Salsero  

...though this book might initially appeal to the student who wants to learn just enough to have a good time, it is surprisingly thorough. It includes a short history on the bongos along with a description of all the parts of the drum... The exercises also introduce rhythms in a step-by-step manner, so the student will also be learning to read music. Tom Morgan, Percussive Notes

 The interviews are worth the price of the book alone. Dr. Nathan Ehrlich, Maui HI

 ... loaded with lots of information for both the novice and professional... the most definitive book out... George Rivera, Latin Beat Online, NYC

...among the best treats of the book are the interviews with Jack Costanzo Armando Peraza, Jose Mangual Sr. and Candido Camero, four prominent bongo players in the United States....the book will serve as a good beginner's source for people wanting to find some basic information on this much overlooked instrument. Victor Rendon, Modern Dummer Magazine

...you can learn traditional and nontraditional rhythms on the bongo, fills, exercises, polyrhythms, ornamentation and maintenance of the instrument...Easy reading and fun to follow as you learn to play the bongo. Rudy Mangual, Latin Beat Magazine.

Bongo Drumming Beyond the Basics
The Bongo Book we've waited for...Hats off to Trevor Salloum who has graced the percussion world with this wonderful book. With the help of two carefully recorded CDs, Trevor guides every level of bongo player into new and exciting domains. The CDs are accompanied with a notated workbook which describes each recorded rhythm in a straightforward tablature. Additionally, Trevor provides illuminating insights into the unique history of this wonderful instrument. Matthew Dubuque San Francisco, CA   

Bongos have long existed in the shadow of their big brother the tumbadoras (congas)...Trevor Salloum rectifies this with his latest book..The discography, glossary, resource page and 2 CDs make this package worth the money. If you're ready for some advanced bongo studies this book this book is for you. Terry O' Mahoney, Percussive Notes

This book has lots of helpful information and helps  to fill a void in the lack of good instructional material for this instrument. Victor Rendon, Latin Percussionist

...Mr. Salloum goes into some detail about the difference in form and style and provides some nice photos of important players and bands...the two accompanying  CDs are clearly executed and move along at a good clip. Nicely rounding out the package  are a transcribed solo from Armando Peraza (as well as reference to eighteen others) bell/bongo/conga combinations and a resource section with internet Web sites and newsgroups. David Licht, Modern Drummer Magazine

Afro-Latin Polyrhythms

 ...a collection of some of the most exciting rhythms of Latin America...not only for the percussionists, but for any musician interested in developing their skill at playing rhythmical patterns. Bobby Ramirez, Latin Jazz Club Magazine

...This straight-forward book's aim to help you to understand the polyrhythmic structure of Afro-Latin rhythms. Descarga Newsletter

...This unique combination of stick/hand usage sets this text apart from other independent exercises... Terry O' Mahoney, Percussive Notes

...A workbook full of essential Afro-Latin exercises... Bill Kiely, Modern Drummer Magazine

...This book offers a fast way to get students to become more rhythmically independent... John Kuzmich, Jr., International Association of Jazz Educators

Gig Savers: Afro-Cuban Rhythms Volume 1
Afro-Cuban Rhythms, Volume 1 is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts to each rhythm. All rhythms are easily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion. This series is presented in a brief, clear, and affordable manner. Volume 1 includes Clave, Tumbao for one and two drums, Yambu, Guaguanco (Havana ), Guaguanco (Matanzas), Rumba columbia, Conga (Havana), Conga (Matanzas) and Conga (Santiago). These volumes are designed for intermediate to advanced levels and assume the reader has some basic understanding of percussion notation.

Gig Savers: Afro-Cuban Rhythms Volume 2
Afro-Cuban Rhythms, Volume 2 is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts to each rhythm. All rhythms are easily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion. This series is presented in a brief, clear, and affordable manner. Volume 2 includes the rhythms of Bembé, Makuta, Yuka, Palo, Arará, Abakuá (Havana), Abakuá (Matanzas), Gaga, Vudu and Iyesá. These volumes are designed for intermediate to advanced levels and assume the reader has some basic understanding of percussion notation.

The Art of Bongo Drumming DVD
This DVD is packed with informative chapters on history, selection, positioning, strokes, practice tips/exercises, clave, martillo, repiques/fills, bongo bell, soloing, and much more. The diverse rhythms explored on this DVD include martillo, bolero, jazz, rock, odd-time signatures, samba, and bossa nova. If that is not enough, a rare and special feature is highlighted footage and commentary of a bongo performance by the great Armando Peraza (Santana, George Shearing, Cal Tjader). Suitable for all levels, this DVD is sure to be a valuable addition to your percussion library.

The Art of Arabic Drumming DVD is an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the Middle Eastern drum and explore the mystique of its music. Trevor takes you on a journey into his Middle Eastern roots and provides a clear presentation of tuning, positioning, strokes, exercises, notation, timing, ear training, soloing and common rhythms. If that is not enough, this DVD includes a rare, special feature performance of world-renowned Middle Eastern percussionist Michel Merhej Baklouk. (Fairuz, Abdel Wahab, Wadih El Safi, Farid El-Atrash)