You Can Teach Yourself Drums aims to make drumming accessible for the complete beginner. This easy to follow book teaches basic Drum set percussion concepts progressively so that if you stick with it you willhave 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 theprinciple 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 increasinglyintimate 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. Recommended for the beginningdrummer of any age You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces Drum set basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to syncopated grooves and fills. Access to audio and video downloads availableonline.

Metodi di esercitazione con CD audio destinati a far lavorare il musicista in condizioni musicali simili a quelle del gruppo sia per lâ??accompagnamento che per lâ??improvvisazione.

Jazz Drumming In Big Band And Combo-Learn to make your drumming really swing with this easy-to-grasp guide to the techniques behind authentic Jazz drumming.The underlying principle of this method is to use material created in performance for performance - reinterpretation during improvisation. Every perspective and technique is presented in such a way that they may be put into practice with the band immediately!You'll find a wealth of ideas from basic rhythms and fills to independence exercises and brush techniques. Notation is explained in full and the supporting CD features demonstrations of every lesson and idea.

The Virtual Drummer is a method that has been designed for students of all levels. Based on the study of musical language and how to apply rhythmic Drums Percussion or any other instrument this method will help you analyze metrics to understand how to play any musical style. It is also very effective for any instrumentalist who wants to discover and dominate the rhythmic world. This tuition book includes free access to the Virtual Drummer School where you will find videos of all of the featured exercises. These videos can be viewed on any device - computer (PC or Mac) tablet or smartphone. Salvador Niebla (b.1975) has featured onmore than 150 albums and collaborated with many artists of all genres: Jazz Pop Rock Flamenco Fusion Latin etc. He has also composed and collaborated on music for theatre advertising film and television. In 2012 he composed the play 'Fallen Angels ' for the National Ballet of Spain and in 2013 the music of the opening ceremony and closing ceremony of the World Swimming Championships BCN2013. He founded the Virtual Drummer School in 1999.

This new DVD from Tommy Igoe focuses on developing and maintaining the physical tools that are essential for every drummer and drumming application: their hands.At the heart of this life-changing career-extending system is the three-tier 'Lifetime Warmup' originally conceived in the 1950s by Tommy's father Sonny Igoe. Featuring basic intermediate and advanced levels the Lifetime Warmup is a challenging routine that weaves its way through standard drum rudiments and motions. This nearly four-hour DVD includes Tommy demonstrating the basics of his system:Matched and Traditional gripFulcrum ConceptsRebound StrokesSingles andDoublesCheck PatternsThe Five Families Of RudimentsYou also get a group demonstration with five of Tommy's students including all three versions of the Lifetime Warmup. Included are a free colour-coordinated wall sized Lifetime Warmup poster and a compact fold-out guide courtesy of Evans Drumheads as well as a printable 60-page eBook with instruction and exercises. Created by one of today's most successful and progressive drum educators Great Hands For A Lifetime brings the no-nonsense inspiring approach of the Groove Essentials series to hand technique and provides a proven alternative for drummers who wish to discover the full potential of their hands and stay healthy drumming over the decades to come.

Ralf Gustke is one of the most exciting drummers of our time and has worked with Xavier Naidoo Söhne Mannheims Schiller De Phazz Gianna Nannini Chaka Kahn and many more. The contemporary German music scene has taken anew direction in Germany?s long history of musical culture and Ralf Gustke is one of the biggest rythmical influences of today. His smooth modern ambient beats are now a trademark in the R

Written by Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses Velvet Revolver) and Aussie all-star Sammy ?The Bull? Aliano Double Bass Drumming and Power Fills Workout is designed to help drummers improve their independence and control; develop coordination and fluency between their hands and feet; sharpen their reading skills; and build speed endurance power & precision no matter what their drumming style. The in-depth ?Power Fills? workout section is an indispensible collection of over 300 exercises and variations.?This book is a definite must for any drummer's collection ... Matt and Sam have truly created a masterpiece.? John Tempesta (The Cult)

Hard work and practice pays off. This is the story of how 15-year old Jason Hartless made it to the big time playing arenas on a massive American tour at age 14. Learn the basic fundamentals of drumming as well as Jason's own techniques on this amazing DVD. Jason takes you into the studio and out to the stage and everywhere in between with some very special guests. Also watch Jason grow up drumming with personal home movies and behind-the-scenes footage. This jam-packed DVD also includes some very special performances with Jason's famous friends. So sit back and get ready to rock! Includes live performances by the Pink Spiders and Shram with guest appearances by DaveAgoglia of Rev Theory Chad La Roy of Cavo and Mark Causley of Critical Bill.

In this DVD drummer Colin Woolway gives absolute beginners the chance to learn basic rock drumming starting with simple beats and building up to fairly difficult four way co-ordination. It includes a section on ‘fill ins’ which uses a unique system of subdividing and phrasing. The DVD will show the student how to move around the kit using toms and cymbals employing the now famous ‘Drumsense’ teaching technique. There is also a section on ‘beginners’ jazz’ and hi-hat timekeeping where you will use easy-to-learn phrases to build up an ability to play comfortably in rock and jazz styles. An absolute must for beginners or drummers who want to revise drum set basics!

A New Approach to Learn Traditional Afro-Cuban and Latin American Rhythms on Drums-This bilingual book presents a new systematic approach to playing Latin American rhythms. It'll help you develop your coordination and independence and play superimposed rhythms. Designed for drummers who are eager to take their playing to the next level the book is divided into 16-week lessons making it perfect for use as a semester course for high school or college. Loaded with practical exercises plus two CDs packed with patterns and play-alongs 144 tracks in all!