Drum Sessions Book 2

With few study books for Drums in existence Drum Session 11 contributes to a series of prolific studies for the instrument filling a vital gap. Accompanied by a CD this progressive book effectively focuses on all musical studies accessible to any musician. Compiled by Jacky Bourbasquet and Claude Gastaldin two prominent drummers of our day and with music specially composed by renowned musicians Claude Brisset and Philippe Khoury the book contains 25 pieces of music in various styles which will enable the pupil to progress in their instrumental study. Drums Session 11 is anindispensable complement to traditional teaching of the instrument.

Drummers Jacky Bourbasquet (founder of the Sonor school network) and Claude Gastaldin (professor at the Geneva Conservatoire) have a “long and faithful friendship” that goes beyond playing music. Since 1997 the two percussionists have pursued a large-scale educational adventure that earned its fame under the name Drum Session.   Offered in a multilingual version (French English German Spanish) the 17th Volume includes everything that brought the series its success: a progress­ive structure divided into levels clear method instructions and a range of pieces – 29 in total– showcasing a wide variety of styles: jazz progressive pop tango and funk.    The method which favours group work with orchestra is enhanced with a CD (sold separately) in which each piece is recorded without the drums in two versions: one as an étude (slower) the other a tempo. A variety of tracks have been added for a total of 70 minutes of music. “A very useful tool well-designed and including enough styles to satisfy nearly everyone” (Batteur magazine).   This book must be purchased with the CD accompaniment (AL30675) separately.

Drums Movie Session – Vol.2 is a volume that will help you to get ready to be involve in a collective performance. On the music of Lionel Melot it was composed by M. Boudoux R. Chassin C. Gastaldin et al. and features a CD to provide an audio backup. The volume includes the 25 pieces with the following genres: Western Action Suspense Series Great Show and Contemporary. This really progressive book proposes five grade of difficulty: level 8 level 9 level 10 level 11 and level 12. The CD includes each title at different tempi according to each level to get the players used to it. DrumsMovie Session – Vol.2 completes the first volume and is part of a series of book including the 'Studio Session 1 & 2' the 'Stage Session 1 & 2' and the 'RN’B Session' among others.

The tape to accompany the book. (Glahder/Ramboll). A series of exciting and challenging session books on latin rock and jazz music. Soca Session is the latest welcome addition to the series which helps cover the lack of available ensemble material within these genres. Designed for both musicians and music teachers at high schools and colleges. Each volume contains 12 tunes arranged for vocals C Bb & Eb instruments and rhythm section (piano guitar bass drums percussion). The tunes are of varying degrees of difficulty intended for musicians with a wide variety of experience.

Rhythmic Aerobics Volume II is an advanced instruction book which specializes in four areas of drumming; shuffle swing six-eight and odd time signatures. It contains challenging material and is arranged infour measure exercises relative to today's music. Drummers who use this text will improve timing technique dexterity and learn a wealth of rhythms for the demands of modern drumming. Drum fills are also included on eachpage.Author Jim Ryan meticulously blends beats and fills throughout 85 pages of drum music that is complimentary to the style he writes about. This is an excellent book for teachers with advancedstudents.Rhythmic Aerobics Volume II was created with material to stretch the limits of one's capability. Use Volume II as part of one's practice sessions and you'll find practical material for use inbecoming a well-rounded drummer for the world to hear.

Life on the Road Songs & Solos Stories Lessons-Todd Sucherman's Methods And Mechanics 2 is a four-hour 2-DVD set which includes 15 song performances with analysis and breakdowns including the music of Styx and others. Todd also covers topics such as odd phrasing hand exercises and applications concepts for practice routines and an extensive look at ghost notes. He also touches on several topics rarely covered on other drum DVDs including career development ideas and concepts to navigate through life as a touring/working musician. Many other concepts and tips are also presented along with several new drum solos.'Todd is a world-class drummer and one of the leading lights in rock drummingright now ' says Hudson Music Senior Drum Editor Joe Bergamini. 'So we were delighted when we had the opportunity to team up with Todd on this DVD and his forthcoming book project. With these products Todd shows that he is not only a great player but also a great educator.''I'm excited to team up with Hudson Music for my second DVD release ' says Todd. 'I feel it's important to pass on useful information to other musicians and the next generation of players. There's unique information on Methods and Mechanics II - musically and conceptually - to help prepare musicians for working and touring in the 21st century. It is my hope that viewers are entertained inspired and excited to get behind their drum kits.'15 song performances with analysis and breakdowns featuring the music of Styx Taylor Mills and Jerry GoodmanStyx live performances on tourSeveral solo improvisationsExtensive look at ghost notesHand exercises and applicationsOdd phrases with paradiddlesCareer conduct and navigational philosophiesMelodic song form practice ideasConcepts for practice routinesRhythmic BendingOvercoming nervesRecording session mannersGear and monitor tipsQuick ips and Prefessional

The material in Sessions Volume 1 is drawn from the educational system used at the Agostini Paris school incorporating sessions with musicians. Many passages in this book refer to System Drums No. 1 in the same series.