* Johann Sebastian Bach, "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" (1708-1709)
* Ludwig van Beethoven, "Symphony No. 9" (1824)
* Igor Stravinsky, "The Rite of Spring" (1913)
* Carl Orff, "Carmina Burana" (1937)
* Steve Reich, "Drumming" (1971)
Jazz Music
* Duke Ellington, "Take the 'A' Train" (1941)
* Charlie Parker, "Donna Lee" (1947)
* Thelonious Monk, "Round Midnight" (1947)
* Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, "Moanin'" (1959)
* Miles Davis, "So What" (1959)
Latin Music
* Tito Puente, "Oye Cómo Va" (1963)
* Carlos Santana, "Oye Como Va" (1970)
* Fania All-Stars, "Live at the Cheetah" (1971)
* Grupo Niche, "Cali Pachanguero" (1984)
* Los Van Van, "La Sandunguera" (1987)
World Music
* Taiko Drumming (Japan)
* Djembe Drumming (West Africa)
* Tabla Drumming (India)
* Ghatam Drumming (South India)
* Hang Drumming (Switzerland)