Big Band Drumming at First Sight
Drum Set - Sheet Music

Drumset

SKU: AP.37262

Composed by Steve Fidyk. Method/Instruction; Percussion - Miscellaneous Educational Books and Manuals. Book and Digital Download. 72 pages. Alfred Music #00-37262. Published by Alfred Music (AP.37262).

ISBN 9780739078822. UPC: 038081416199. English.

With Big Band Drumming at First Sight, Steve Fidyk offers a comprehensive approach to improve sight-reading skills in a big band setting. With advice on how to accompany different musical forms and playing styles, Fidyk gives detailed information that will strengthen your ability to recognize band figures and beat patterns quickly and easily. The companion play-along recording features 10 arrangements of varying styles with beat and figure examples extracted from each score that are looped or repeated several times for thorough study. Big Band Drumming at First Sight will be an invaluable tool in helping you to become a better sight-reader! Read, listen, study, and learn through Steve's experience on what it takes to look at a drumset part once, and know how to deliver the musical goods with confidence!

It was love at first sight when I first encountered this book. Here is a great resource that is focused on sight-reading big band charts correctly the first time.

-Percussive Notes

Rather than offering exercises in speedy note reading, the volume covers the fine art of chart interpretation with useful advice and clear illustrations.
-Jeff Potter, Modern Drummer.