Independence on the Drumset

Drumstick Control is a snare drum technique method for the drumset player. The book introduces and explains the accented stroke types and combinations both popular and necessary for today's contemporary drummer. All the PAS International Drum Rudiments that contain accents are covered with logical drumset applications (time keeping, fills and solo ideas). This book is a comprehensive technical method organized in a realistic, step-by-step process that focuses on developing stick proficiency through an independent, 'hands-separate' approach. The exercises included represent a thorough rudimental manual with practical drumset application, while providing the framework for hand development, endurance and speed training, as well as ideas for 'chop' maintenance for life. / Batterie

Peter Magadini's 26 Drumset Rudiments and 26 Polyrhythm Rudiments for drumset will increase every drummer's coordination timing and independence. Great for solos and fills too!

Designed for anyone just learning to play the drumset Book 2 of this instruction method continues building on the fundamentals from Book 1 and moves forward into more challenging styles and techniques.Includes hours of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along plus video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette. Lessons include limb independence ? half-time grooves ? syncopation ? funk grooves ? ghost notes ? jazz drumming ? chart reading ? drum soloing ? brush playing and much more.

Complete Instruction from Beginner to Advanced-This complete edition of the bestselling classic method by Peter Magadini includes all of Books 1 and 2 as well as access to online audio and video tracks for download or streaming.This book starts the beginning Drummer on the entire Drumset. Some of the topics covered include: Four and five piece Drum setups; Illustrations of grips and how to use the sticks; Staff time values double strokes and counting; Many patterns such as '50s rock Motown blues disco beat funk urban beat jazz swing shuffle Nashville and more; How to play a Drum fill a double stroke roll the closed roll and the buzz roll.As the player advances they'll alsolearn: Playing time; Developing beats with the open and closed hi-hat; Bass Drum control and independence; Fusion Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms; Basic brush technique; Basic polyrhythms; Reading and Drum chart “choreography”.The price of this book includes access to audio and video files online. The files are accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right.

This method explores the most common syncopated rhythms found in jazz and improves coordinated independence and reading skills. Includes sections on snare drum and bass drum independence, drum fills in context, section and ensemble figures, 1-, 2- and 4-bar ensemble figures, and ensemble 'shout chorus' solos. 80 pages. / Batterie

Ricky Sebastian provides an easy-to-follow course for drummers of all abilities that will improve your coordination and independence at the kit.Whether you play Rock Jazz Funk or World music the exercises within this book will provide a route to tighter rhythms and and more confident technique. Complete with a supporting CD of examples.Chapters include:Solo and fill applicationsHand/foot coordinationWarm-up exercisesBrazilian rhythmsLatin groovesCajun and Zydeco

This excellent DVD explores four key areas in modern drumming; timekeeping technique independence and the discovery of your own voice on the instrument. The educational elements of this DVD are interspersed with live recorded performances featuring Gary Husband and Laurence Cottle two of the finest and most respected musicians in modern music. Ian guides you through exercises specifically developed for students of all levels inspired by years of studying the art of drumming.

Cutting-edge techniques to master 4-limb independence from German drum sensation Marco Minnemann. His method will dramatically increase independence and coordination skills and help develop facility on the drumset in all styles. Included are patterns, melodies for two limbs, extreme hi-hat and flam techniques, extreme soloing and independence grooves, and more. A bonus section includes play-along material from Marco's solo CDs and actual workshop sheets from his amazing clinics. Interdependence: the ability to switch any pattern to any limb at any time -- complete freedom!

This book will help the intermediate to advanced drummer achieve a more efficient and complete practice routine. Includes exercises designed to organize skills into a streamlined percussion workout focusing on polyrhythms and independent coordination.

This book demonstrates the role of the left foot as an important facet of learning to play drumset. You'll learn to develop better timing and consistency through a series of exercises designed to improve four-way coordination. The book covers a wide range of topics from basic music reading and notation to advanced beats and fills. Both rock and jazz styles are highlighted including exercises to help enhance double bass drumming technique and promote independence. The accompanying CD features 50+ tracks demonstrating many of the exercises in the book.

Tips Techniques & Ideas to Help You Find Your Own Drumming Style-Bring world rhythms and sounds into your drum set playing. Learn the three ways that the drum set plays in world music settings: a standard kit as part of a percussion section a standard kit alone and an expanded drumset that includes world instruments such as tambora. This systematic approach includes demonstrations and practice grooves for meringue and other Dominican rhythms which you will learn to bring into funk jazz andother styles. Exploring these possibilities and learning these techniques will help you to develop your personal voice as a drummer. Learn to: Play drum set in a percussion ensemble Incorporate world rhythmsand sounds into a standard drum kit. Expand your drum set to include other instruments. Create drum parts that are appropriate to the style and ensemble. Improve your independence Play odd meters and more.

The Essential Guide for the Modern Drummer-Culled from Bill Bachman's popular 'Strictly Technique' articles in Modern Drummer magazine this book will help players develop hands that are loose stress free and ready to play anything that comes to mind. The book is for everyone who plays with sticks regardless of whether you're focusing primarily on drumset orchestral percussion or the rudimental style of drumming. Divided into three main sections Technique Top Twelve Rudiments and Chops Builders the book is designed to get you playing essential techniques correctly and as quickly as possible. Also includes a bonus section two-hand coordination and independence.

Can you learn how to swing? Yes and this book will show you how giving you a huge vocabulary of creative triplet grooves and fills to play in every style. The book does this by taking common comfortable 16th-note patterns and adapting them into a triplet feel. The results are amazingly musical and refreshingly creative and will give any drummer tons of new ideas to play within any swing-based groove.Jeff Salem covers many concepts including solidifying your basic triplet grooves in various styles moving around the drumset with triplets incorporating the bass drum into your fills creating interesting triplet grooves using 16th note-based rhythms applyingparadiddle concepts to triplet grooves and fills incorporating rests into your swung phrases and more.In the later chapters the triplet rhythms presented are applied to fills that can be used in blues R&B rock and hip-hop settings and are also applied specifically to jazz concepts to broaden your independence and vocabulary in a traditional swing setting.An introductory section with basic triplet feels and a listening guide is designed to start beginning-level drummers on the right path to understanding swing-based styles.The book comes complete with an MP3 CD presenting play-along tracks in many styles which are designed for you to apply the concepts learned in the book. The disc also includes demonstrations of nearly every example in the book.