The songs are presented on CD in the same order as in the book, so you can use the table of contents as a reference for song order. Due to space limitations, a few of the vocal-only calls have not been recorded.

Each track contains the songs for one chapter or for a related group of songs in a chapter. These are unadorned performances, designed to let you hear song nuances clearly. In particular, the lead or master drum has been omitted to allow the songs to be heard. Some supporting drums have been added to give you a sense of how each song fits into the end result.

Listen carefully for the 3-4-1 woodblock (it's very quiet because it's not a traditional part) to understand the correct orientation of each song relative to the bell and other instruments.