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Masters of the Sabar
Masters of the Sabaris the first book to examine the music and culture of Wolof griot percussionists, masters of the vibrant sabar drumming tradition. Based on extensive field research in Senegal, this book is a biographical study of several generations of percussionists in a Wolof griot (géwël) family, exploring and documenting their learning processes, repertories, and performance contexts-from life-cycle ceremonies to sporting events and political meetings. Patricia Tang examines the rich history and changing repertories of sabar drumming, including dance rhythms andbàkks, musical phrases derived from spoken words. She notes the recent shift towards creating newbàkkswhich are rhythmically more complex and highlight the virtuosity and musical skill of the percussionist. She also considers the burgeoning popular music genre calledmbalax.The compact disc that accompanies the book includes examples of the standard sabar repertory, as well asbàkkscomposed and performed by Lamine Touré and his family drum troupe.
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A dictionary for the modern percussionist and drummer
A Dictionary for the Modern Percussionist and Drummer is an essential resource for any student, professional, or amateur musician who wants to delve into the vast world of percussion and drumming instruments and terminology. With an emphasis on modern terms in many languages and genres, James A. Strain has defined, detailed, and explained the use of percussion instruments and drums not only for classical genres (such as orchestra, symphonic, band, and opera) but also for popular styles (such as jazz, rock, music theater, and marching band). Also included are those world music instruments and ensembles commonly found in public school and university settings (such as steel drum bands, samba bands, and gamelan ensembles) as well as historical genres related to rope and rudimental drumming. Written for professional and amateur percussionists as well as non-percussionist educators, this book includes valuable topics on instrument construction and tuning and specific playing techniques, as well as instrument setup diagrams with models and ranges of keyboard percussion instruments. With more than 300 images and examples, it is the ideal reference book to enable any musician to better understand the extensive world of percussion and drumming.
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Correction: Vocal imitation of percussion sounds: On the perceptual similarity between imitations and imitated sounds
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219955.].
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Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and percussion massage therapy in cervical disc herniation: a randomized controlled study
Background
Cervical disc herniation (CDH) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by chronic neck pain, impaired proprioception, kinesiophobia, and functional limitations, often requiring multimodal conservative care. Myofascial techniques, including Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and percussion massage therapy (PMT), have emerged as supportive physiotherapy interventions. This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of IASTM and PMT on pain, disability, kinesiophobia, and proprioceptive function in individuals with CDH.
Methods
In this double-blinded RCT, 57 participants with CDH were randomly allocated to Conventional Therapy (CT), CT + PMT, or CT + IASTM (
n
= 19 each). Interventions were delivered three times per week for 3 weeks. PMT was applied with a percussion massage device (33–40 Hz) for 3 min to each target muscle group (trapezius, levator scapulae, cervical paravertebral) using longitudinal strokes. IASTM used stainless-steel tools on trapezius, splenius, and suboccipital muscles, with sweep and fan techniques at 30°–60°, for 9 min per session. Primary outcomes were pain (VAS) and disability (NDI); secondary outcomes included kinesiophobia (TSK) and joint position sense (JPS). Between-group differences were analyzed using ANCOVA with baseline values as covariates.
Results
All groups showed significant within-group improvements across all outcomes (
p
< 0.001). Compared to CT, both PMT and IASTM produced greater improvements in pain, kinesiophobia, and JPS (
p
< 0.001). VAS-rest reductions were − 4.00 ± 0.89 (d = 4.49) for IASTM, − 3.38 ± 1.95 (d = 1.74) for PMT, and − 2.13 ± 1.49 (d = 1.43) for CT. VAS-activity decreased by − 4.89 ± 1.44 (d = 3.41) for IASTM and − 3.89 ± 1.84 (d = 2.11) for PMT. NDI improved by − 11.47 ± 4.23 (d = 2.71) in IASTM, − 12.11 ± 6.86 (d = 1.76) in PMT, and − 6.63 ± 5.47 (d = 1.21) in CT, all exceeding the MCID threshold of 7.5 points. JPS-flexion improved by − 3.80 ± 1.61 (d = 2.36) in IASTM, − 3.67 ± 1.34 (d = 2.73) in PMT, and − 1.09 ± 0.84 (d = 1.29) in CT. Similar patterns occurred for extension, right rotation, and left rotation. Overall, IASTM and PMT yielded comparable improvements, suggesting similar clinical efficacy.
Conclusions
IASTM and PMT provide added benefits over conventional therapy alone in managing CDH, especially in reducing pain and kinesiophobia and enhancing proprioception. Both can be effectively integrated into conservative rehabilitation programs targeting sensorimotor deficits in CDH.
Trial registration
Prospectively registered in the ClinicalTrials.gov registry (NCT06903000) on 24/03/2025.
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Investigating the effects of percussion massage therapy on pain, functionality, muscle diameter, and proprioception in ındividuals with ACL reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial
Percussion massage therapy (PMT) integrates traditional massage with vibration therapy. This study examined the effects of adding PMT to a structured exercise program for individuals who underwent surgery after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
A total of 24 individuals aged 18-40 were included in the study. Participants were divided into the PMT and structured exercise groups (SEG). The SEG group received a progressive neuromuscular exercise program, and the PMT group received the same structured exercise program and PMT. Range of motion (ROM) was assessed using the Goniometer Pro smartphone application, joint position sense (JPS) was measured goniometer, pain intensity was evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), functionality was assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), balance was measured with the Berg Balance Scale, quality of life was evaluated using the Short Form-36 (SF-36), and muscle diameter was measured via ultrasonography.
Significant improvements were observed in all parameters in both groups post-treatment (p < 0.05). The PMT group showed superior results compared to the SEG group in ROM, JPS (60°), pain, functionality, balance, and quality of life (particularly in the general health perception sub-parameter of SF-36) (p < 0.05).
The findings of this study suggest that incorporating PMT, a novel approach in the literature, into the rehabilitation program following ACL reconstruction could be effective. PMT could be an alternative treatment method that can be used in conjunction with exercise programs in ACL rehabilitation.
NCT06185231.
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