25 Duets for Two Snare Drummers-Snare Drum Duets offers a selection of 25 challenging duets that range in difficulty from relatively simple to more complex. A wide assortment of time signatures is used throughout the book from 2/4 and common time to 5/8 7/8 and 12/8 among others. This method can be used in several different ways: For those working with the book without the benefit of a second player snare drum parts one and two can be practised as individual solos for improvement of basic reading skills. Two players may use the book as writtem in duet format remembering to alternate parts. Finally for those studying the material without a playing partner the enclosed CD includes aseparate recording of parts one and two of each duet thus enabling the player to perform either part along with the other on the CD.

Featuring world-renowned drummer solo artist author and educator Tommy Igoe the Getting Started on Drums series is an entertaining and educational way for beginning drummers to learn the right way to play - right from the start. Geared toward the complete novice the Setting Up! video covers: unpacking your new drums the bass drum the bass drum pedal rack tom-toms floor tom-toms the snare drum the hi-hat the power square cymbals and stands the final tune-up and more. 65 minutes. A drummer since the age of two Tommy Igoe has toured and recorded with artists such as Lauryn Hill Stanley Jordan Art Gunfunkel and many others. A first-call musician in the New Yorkstudio-recording scene Tommy continues to perform the drumset parts he created for the hit Broadway musical The Lion King.

A Lifetime of Live Performance-Taking Center Stage is the definitive print retrospective and musical documentation of the career of one of the greatest rock drummers of all time Neil Peart of Rush. Originally conceived as a companion to the groundbreaking 2011 3-disc DVD set of the same name this book combines astonishingly detailed musical transcriptions historical writing instructional text and a beautiful collection of photographs to create a book that every drummer and every fan of Neil and Rush will want to add to their collection.At the heart of the book are note-for-note musical transcriptions of 17 songs that are included on the Taking Center Stage DVD. Thesetranscriptions are exclusive to this book since they are taken from the performances on the DVD documenting how Neil currently approaches the songs. Some of the tracks included are “Tom Sawyer ” “Red Barchetta ” “The Spirit of Radio ” “Free Will ” “Subdivisions ” “Time Stand Still ” “Marathon ” “La Villa Strangiato ” “The Trees ” “Caravan ” “BU2B ” “Far Cry ” and many others. But this is much more than a mere transcription book.The book is divided into chapters corresponding to each and every Rush tour from the time Neil joined the band in 1975 up to the present. Each of these chapters contains extensive text discussing the musical approach of the band at the time the construction of the drum parts and Neil's set up. Accompanying this are exquisitely detailed diagrams of each of Neil's drumsets produced after extensive research into the exact instruments that were used on every tour.Tying everything together is a beautiful collection of dozens of photographs taken over the past 30 years including exclusive shots from the archives of Fin Costello and Andrew McNauhgtan which show Neil and his drums in vivid detail. The book also contains color reproductions of just

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

Directional Strategies for Exploring New Sounds from Familiar Stickings-Jeff Salisbury's Melodic Motion Studies For Drumset is filled with exercises that have been designed to help the improving drummer to develop a high degree of fluency getting around the Drum kit when playing fills or solos.The musical exercises featured in this book explore some of the infinite possibilities relating sound to a variety of motions to develop freedom of movement on the Drums.Melodic Motion Studies For Drumset covers clockwise and counterclockwise motions; paradiddle inversions; vertical horizontal and diagonal inversions of paradiddle-diddles; windmill patterns; rock jazz and latin applications. This bookalso includes access to audio tracks (for download or streaming) with most examples played at slow and fast tempos.Jeff Salisbury teaches Drumset at the University of Vermont and is a faculty member of KoSA Percussion Workshops. He has performed toured and recorded with artists including Albert King Cold Blood Linda Tillery Chuck Berry Bo Diddley and others.This book includes access to online audio which can be found at halleonard.com/mylibrary.

Play-Along CD for Drummers-A must own collection for every serious drummer that wants to learn how to play well with others. This series covers a wide range of musical styles from Rock to Jazz and Latin/Afro-Cuban to Funk and Heavy Metal.These tools are invaluable for the student who can't seem to find available band mates at the drop of a hat. With Turn It Up And Lay It Down you are the drummer on the song... so you have the flexibility and freedom to create innumerable beats with the Bass Guitar and Horn lines without feeling confined by a previously recorded drum performance.Turn it Up... Volume 2 features all new grooves in a more song form oriented format... moreFunk more Rock Odd time signatures Reggae and some piano montunos to play on top of. Make no mistake this CD is no harder than Volume 1 just different. This highly acclaimed sequel is fun as well as being a great ear training tool. Great grooves from T.M. Stevens Chuck Bergeron and Dave DeMarco.

Burnin' with Bernie-A must own collection for every serious drummer that wants to learn how to play well with others. This series covers a wide range of musical styles from Rock to Jazz and Latin/Afro-Cuban to Funk and Heavy Metal.These tools are invaluable for the student who can't seem to find available band mates at the drop of a hat. With Turn It Up And Lay It Down you are the drummer on the song... so you have the flexibility and freedom to create innumerable beats with the Bass Guitar and Horn lines without feeling confined by a previously recorded drum performance.Burnin' With Bernie includes fusion-esque tracks are all drumless mixes from jazz bassistBernard Lackner's debut album Those Days.He has played and recorded with artists including Mino Cinelu Adam Holzman Adam Nitti Trip Wamsley Marco Minnemann Steve Cunningham Jeff Coffin and Derico Watson.

Grooves Fundamentals and Musicianship-Become a well-rounded drummer with sound technique solid time and expressive musicianship by mastering these eight essentials:Ergonomics; Pop/Rock/R&B Grooves; Shuffles; Slow Grooves; African-Based Grooves;Jazz/Swing Grooves; Musicianship Skills; and Rudiments.Master drummer and educator Ron Savage presents this time-tested approach to developing core drumming technique - efficiently and completely.By mastering these eightessentials you will be able to play in any type of rhythm section - rock funk jazz swing hip-hop and others.These exercises and explanations will help you to fulfil the essential roles of timekeeper backbone andheartbeat with rock-solid beats and sound technique.

Volume 2-With very few studies exisiting for the Snare Drum 20 Studies for Snare Drum fills a very large gap. Professional percussionist Frédéric Macarez compiles the studies with a wealth of experience. Many of Macarez''s studies are inspired by symphonic repertoire while others are influenced by rhythmical difficulties synonymous with the instrument. Still others prepare the performer for less conventional uses of the instrument. Focus in the second volume of 20 Studies for Snare Drum is given to the systematic study of individual technical problems inspired by symphonic repertoire. Macarez''scompilation 20 Studies for Snare Drum is essential to the technical progression of advanced Snare Drum players.

Play drums with Aretha Franklin Ray Charles Lauryn Hill James Brown and others. Includes 10 leadsheets for drummers and a CD with full versions and playalong versions with clicktrack. The author is an experienced teacher especially for beginners and also works as a band coach.

Messin' Wid Da Bull-A must own collection for every serious drummer that wants to learn how to play well with others. This series covers a wide range of musical styles from Rock to Jazz and Latin/Afro-Cuban to Funk and Heavy Metal.These tools are invaluable for the student who can't seem to find available band mates at the drop of a hat. With Turn It Up And Lay It Down you are the drummer on the song... so you have the flexibility and freedom to create innumerable beats with the Bass Guitar and Horn lines without feeling confined by a previously recorded drum performance.Messin' Wid da Bull features Funky 70's type grooves with a kick ass horn section made up ofsome of New York's top session guys. If you love that Blood Sweat and Tears Chicago Earth Wind & Fire Tower of Power stuff you'll love Messin' Wid da Bull. What do you get when you mess with the bull?...YOU GET THE HORNS...BIG FUNKY HORNS!!!

Double Pedal Metal-A must own collection for every serious drummer that wants to learn how to play well with others. This series covers a wide range of musical styles from Rock to Jazz and Latin/Afro-Cuban to Funk and Heavy Metal.These tools are invaluable for the student who can't seem to find available band mates at the drop of a hat. With Turn It Up And Lay It Down you are the drummer on the song... so you have the flexibility and freedom to create innumerable beats with the Bass Guitar and Horn lines without feeling confined by a previously recorded drum performance.Double Pedal Metal is geared toward all you Metal fans who are eager to develop your doublebass technique. The grooves on this CD were specifically written to guide you through a challenging fun & heavy workout.Crunchy chords soaring leads & pumping bass lines leave it up to you to Rock the house. C'mon... Jump in with both feet!!! Practice and Play like Bittner Jordenson Bozzio etc...

Play with The Hooters Kaiser Chiefs Bryan Adams U2 and others. 10 leadsheets for drummers. Includes CD with full version and playalong version with clicktrack. The author is an experienced teacher especially for beginners and also works as a band coach.

Glen Caruba. Centerstream Publishing. Glen Caruba is a talented percussionist who has worked with Bruce Springsteen. Sheryl Crow Don Henley Bruce Hornsby Arturo Sandoval and others. His comprehensive guide to traditional andcontemporary styles of Afro-Cuban drumming will start the beginner out right and help professionals come up with new rhythms and ideas in this increasingly popular genre.