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Rock · Funk · Blues · Fusion · Jazz. 66 Drum Solos for the Modern Drummer presents drum solos in all styles of music in an easy-to-read format. These solos are designed to help improve your technique independence improvisational skills and reading ability on the drums and at the same time provide you with some cool licks that you can use right away in your own playing. 66 Drum Solos for the Modern Drummer has great information and would be a challenge to any drummer. - Joe Porcaro

Combining a variety of jazz ride cymbal patterns with coordination and reading exercises Creative Timekeeping develops true independence: the ability to play any rhythm on the ride cymbal while playing any rhythm on the snare and bass drums. It provides a variety of jazz ride cymbal patterns as well as coordination and reading exercises that can be played along with them. Five chapters: Ride Cymbal Patterns; Coordination Patterns and Reading; Combination Patterns and Reading; Applications; and Cymbal Reading.

Rockschool is about playing the styles of music you enjoy.The specially written tunes develop the key skills, styles and techniques you need so you can play the hits of yesterday, today and tomorrow.The Rockschool packs have standard music notation plus great sounding CDs featuring top musicians. Includes full notation plus click-track and non click-track backing tracks on the CD. Students are encouraged to be creative with the Rockschool tunes - so feel free to improvise and adapt them to suit your playing style and musical approach!Rockschool's grade exams are made up of the following elements: * Performance pieces * Technical exercises * Sight reading or Improvisation And Interpretation * Quick Study Piece * Ear Tests * General Musicianship / Batterie Et Percussions

The legendary Peter Erskine reveals the techniques and secrets behind his success in this unique Book and DVD set!. An eye-opening look into the mind of one of the world's greatest drummers adds depth to every drummer's playing! Features include drumset basics, the grip, chart reading and interpretation, over 300 beats to practice, warm-up exercises, and complete charts to play along with the DVD. Plus, tips and instructions for playing fills, comping, soloing, ensemble playing, and using brushes make this the perfect fit for drummers everywhere! The included DVD features Peter demonstrating rhythm and techniques, talking about his playing philosophy, plus interviews with members of the Erskine Quartet! / Batterie Et Percussions

Media Type : Book CD DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : You Can Teach Yourself Number of pages : 96 Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that is you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip, sticking, and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values if which they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand, this exciting percussion DVD loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age, You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funk grooves and fills involving syncopation. CD also included.

Unlock the secrets of playing Drums to reveal how to become a successful drummer.This level two book covers Grade 4 and Grade 5. It includes detailed explanations of the techniques required to master any music exam.Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to develop your creativity and individuality as well as enhance both your aural and visual skills in order to become the best musician you can be.Includes:Performance pieces, style focus, sight reading, improvisation, ear training and music theory.Specialist advice throughout from the author.Profiles of inspirational drummers including Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland, Ronnie Vannucci Jr., Keith Moon, Aaron Spears and Dave Lombardo. / Batterie

Unlock the secrets of playing Drums to reveal how to become a successful drummer.This level one book covers five sections: Foundation, Debut, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3. It includes detailed explanations of the techniques required to master any music exam.Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to develop your creativity and individuality as well as enhance both your aural and visual skills in order to become the best musician you can be.Includes:Performance pieces, sight reading, improvisation, ear training, music theory and instrumental knowledge.Specialist advice throughout from the author.Profiles of inspirational drummers such as John Bonham, Questlove, Tre Cool, Ringo Starr, Dave Grohl, Travis Barker and more. / Batterie

This Anthology is a comprehensive and inclusive guide to reading Drumset scores and manuscripts. Designed to reinforce and refresh foundations or to lay the framework for first Drumset reading this book is an indispensable source. An essential part of any drummer???s reference collection whether part of a Big Band Small Group or in a studio. There are hundreds of exercises and examples to play and follow and a CD of full backing tracks and demonstrations to aid practice.

An Experienced Drummer's Approach to Playing and Reading Drum Charts-This book teaches drummers not how to read music notation but how to interpret and play a drum chart. There are two charts for every song: one is a standard professional chart and the other is a shorthand chart by the author. Includes these songs: Cry Me a River - Get Me to the Church on Time - It's Only a Paper Moon - Once in a Lifetime - Spiderman Theme - and more.

Percussive Notes calls Drumcraft ?very thorough and well sequenced? and Modern Drummer says it's ?useful and a heck of a lot of fun!? Author Andy Ziker bases his unique new beginning method on his many years of playing and teaching experience. He covers these topics in detail: how to practice; drumset vocabulary; techniques for hands and feet; sticking options; reading writing & playing rhythms; beginning patterns; rock beats & fills; and much more. The two accompanying CDs let students hear all of the examples. They are playable on any CD player and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust therecordings to any tempo without changing the pitch perfect for learning!