Playing Cards: Alfred's Percussion Instruments

By Dave Black

A fun and innovative way to learn about percussion instruments, these are real playing cards divided into four suits. Each suit represents a different instrument family: Pitched/Non-Pitched Membrane, Pitched/Non-Pitched Metallic, Pitched/Non-Pitched Wood, and Sound Effects. Four jokers are included as well, each containing a brief description of the percussion family, and suggestions regarding percussion notation. Deal me in!