Snare Drum Play-Along

Melodic Rudiments With Backing Tracks In All Styles-Learning drum rudiments is essential for every drummer but just practicing with a pad or a snare drum speeding up then slowing down in the traditional method can become a bit tedious.This book has been designed to help intermediate and advanced drummers develop rudiment speed with play-along tracks that start slowly accelerate then slow back down. But what sets it apart from other rudiment books is musical grooves in a number of different styles which help the drummer to hear the sticking patterns. The melodies in the tracks mirror and/or compliment the left and right hands of the rudiment.This book and the accompanying play-alongs will motivate anydrummer to work longer and become better at rudiments because they make practice fun!

Achieve versatility. Become more marketable. Get real-world gigs. Drummer Wanted is a styles book and play-along that provides intermediate to advanced drummers with a foundation necessary to play a multitude of gigs: Broadway, West End, Vegas, cruise ships, theme parks, studio, television, casinos, resorts, and theatre. Loaded with 84 stylistic beats and 29 tailored play-along charts, this book opens the door to real-life drumming skills and provides the tools essential in succeeding as a working drummer. / Batterie

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Rock & Jazz Number of pages : 112 Intended for the beginning drum student, this book contains many essential reading and playing skills for the snare and drumset. These studies are integrated in a logical, sequential order. For example, a new rhythm is introduced and studied on the snare drum, then later applied as a beat and then a fill. The same rhythm will appear later in the book for review and then in one of the play-along tunes. This way each concept is reinforced and utilized in different ways. Because of the need to stress the importance of dynamics and their role in the proper execution of playing a piece, dynamic markings are included in many of the snare drum exercises. The author has gone to extreme measures to provide a fun and humorous way of learning to play drums while at the same time implementing the fundamental tools necessary to be a proficient musician. The companion CD presents eight play-along tunes with and without the drums.

Drumset 101 is a contemporary approach to playing the drums by veteran authors Dave Black and Steve Houghton. Inside, aspiring drummers will find in-depth, easy-to-understand introductions to such topics as groove patterns, snare drum and bass drum independence, and drum fills in context. The book contains written charts for every tune, and a play-along CD with 40 multi-stylistic tracks that can be used to strengthen time keeping, improve ensemble playing, clarify phrasing and expand the player's knowledge of styles.

Transitions is the ultimate independence learning system. From two-limb (drum pad or snare drum) to advanced four-limb (drumset) independence, this book is designed for beginners to advanced professionals. The CD recording of live band play-alongs for each independence exercise helps you gain facility on the instrument while making you play music and become a better musician! This is the prequel to the critically acclaimed Drum Set Crash Course, voted #1 Educational Drum book by the Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Perfect for band directors, private teachers, and self-taught students.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : First Lessons Number of pages : 32 Get your First Lesson from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills, snare and bass drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit, hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today!

Get your 'First Lesson' from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills snare and bass drum technique andget started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today!

Description Toma tus ?Primeras lecciones? de un profesional! Primeras Lecciones de Batería está diseñado para ayudar al estudiante a desarrollar habilidades de coordinación en 3 partes de la batería. Aprende fundamentos básicos de lectura musical y técnica de tarola y bombo, para así comenzar con bases sólidas.Primeras Lecciones de Batería también te ayudarán a armar tu propia batería, sostener tus baquetas de manera correcta y a ¡acompañar música de hoy! El material audiográfico de este libro se encuentra en el idioma ingles. Get your First Lesson from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the drum set. Learn some fundamental reading skills, snare and bass drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit, hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today!

Get your 'First Lesson' from a seasoned pro! First Lessons Drumset is designed to help the student develop basic 3 part coordination skills on the Drumset. Learn some fundamental readingskills Snare and Bass Drum technique and get started with a solid foundation. First Lessons Drumset will also help you set up your kit hold your sticks properly and teach you to play along with music today!Includes online audio and video (25:21 minutes).

Drums-This easy-to-follow Drum DVD tutor will take you step by step from first day exercises to playing along with a professional backing track! Clear pictures and demonstrations along with jargon free commentary to guide you through... Setting up and looking after your kit Tuning your drums Correct use of sticks and stroke technique Reading drum music and understanding rhythm Co-ordinating your bass drum snare hi-hat crash and ride cymbals Practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know to start playing fast!

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.

Having performed and/or recorded with artists such as Lady Gaga Diddy Kanye West Jill Scott Justin Timberlake and Timbaland George ?Spanky? McCurdy's playing has long been admired by awestruck drumming fans and now he divulges his secrets on this DVD! The package comes with an extensive 45-page eBook containing note-for-note transcriptions and play-along MP3 versions of all tracks played by Spanky on the DVD.Off Time/On Time explains and demonstrates a wealth of concepts licks and secrets to taking your playing to an entirely new level. One of the main topics covered on the DVD is the ability to play grooves and fills that areextremely creative and can sound ?off time.? Spanky performs many examples from basic to very advanced where he shows you his concepts and secrets to ?off time? playing. Examples are performed at different metronome settings and other approaches are explained including taking an idea on one surface and moving it around kit. All of these examples are applicable to R&B pop rock and gospel playing situations.Also covered are creative concepts to spice up your drumming tool kit including cool ideas of Spanky's own creation such as ?partial diddles ? ?the echo ? ?the CD skip ? and being able to play over-the-bar-line fills. There is also an extensive section on hand and foot techniques and tricks including foot doubles before-and-after effects with the hi-hat ?sneak attack? bass drum technique playing off time with the ride cymbal hi-hat/snare combinations and much more. All of the concepts presented on the DVD are then demonstrated by Spanky as he plays along to several funky melodic tracks of his own composition.Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes.

This DVD will teach you the popular yet elusive drumming technique of the Bodhran. Primary rhythms of reel and jig times are covered along with many of their variations. Includes tips on damping two-on-three rhythm and advancedperformance. In addition you will learn the basics of playing bones spoons and the exciting Scottish snare Drum.