Show Drumming

Learn from these seasoned pros how to make it as a show drummer! This highly anticipated book/CD pack provides extremely valuable info on playing drumset for live shows musicals variety acts and more. Who better to teach youthan ?America's Premier Showdrummer? himself Mr. Ed Shaughnessy! Features: a step-by-step walk-through of a simulated show; CD with music comments

'Sing, Sing, Sing', written in 1936 by Louis Prima, has become one of the definitive songs of the big band and Swing Era. Although written by Prima, it is often most associated with Benny Goodman. Easily accessible to concert audiences due to its big beat and showy drum breaks structure, this arrangement by Mark Freeh is a welcome inclusion in any concert programme.

Stanton Moore one of the world's hottest international drummers gives you a rhythmic tour of the New Orleans style. The unique flavour of New Orleans has grown from the combination of African European Afro-Cuban and Afro-Haitian styles and Stanton demonstrates the fundamental elements that make up the vibrant multi-cultural sounds of this musically rich city. The tutorial even features a very special showcase with legendary New Orleans drum star Johnny Vidacovich! Stanton reveals the secrets of the Second Line approach to drums showing you how to apply these characteristic ideas to add flair to your own beats and patterns. He also includes some exclusivedemonstrations from the Dirty Dozen Band to show you the ideas in spectacular context. Suitable for drummers of all styles and abilities.

Beyond Bop Drumming is designed to help open these musical frontiers and expand your musical consciousness. This collection of tried and tested ideas will show you the how and why of this new more assertive drumming which grew out the be-bop style. This book will expand those ideas and explore the innovations of the fertile 1960s musical environment and beyond. The 72 minute CD includes features exercise examples and play-along tunes with Tim Ries (Tenor/Soprano Sax) Jim McNeely (Piano) Jay Anderson (Bass) and John Riley (Drums).

George Kollias is the drummer for the death metal band Nile and throughout this DVD he will show you how to perform Blast Beats Bob Blasts Double Bass Drumming and much more.As a bonus you also get liveperformances by Nile interviews photos a free wall poster and George's guide to his very own set-up.

A complete method for learning to play Drums authentically in the country idiom Progressive Country Drumming explains and demonstrates beats and fills in a variety of country and country rock styles. Several fulllength solos are also given to show how to play these styles in the context of a song.

Drum circles are not only a great way to have fun reduce stress and meet people but scientific research confirms that recreational drumming contributes measurably to overall health wellness and workplace efficiency. In this unique DVD noted author music therapist and drum circle facilitator Christine Stevens takes you inside the drum circle phenomenon. Whether you just want to get together with a few friends in your living room or learn how to guide dozens of people at a corporate retreat conference or recreation center The Art and Heart of Drum Circles will show you: basic techniques for hand drums and percussion · the eight most important cues for guiding drumcircles · facilitation formats · how drum circles touch lives · the philosophy and research supporting recreational music for health and wellness · and much more. 1 hour 33 minutes. Also available separately The Art and Heart of Drum Circles Book/CD Pack - 006620069/$14.95 Click Here

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

Drum Classics Pack-This incredible 2-DVD set is filled with more than 2 hours of the greatest drum solos and battles from the best drummers around! Classic Drum Solos And Drum Battles Volume 1 presents 15 of the true 'legends of jazz drumming' in extended solos and in rare never-seen-before drum duels filmed over the last five decades. Among the highlights are uncut solos by big band legends Sonny Payne Rufus Jones Buddy Rich Sam Woodyard and Louie Bellson and small group giants Art Blakely and Joe Morello. Rare drum battles include meetings between Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy Chico Hamilton Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton; Elvin Jones Sunny Murray and Art Blakely; and a once-in-a-lifetime battle between Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis! A bonus track is the original theatrical trailer for The Gene Krupa Story never seen outside movie theatres where it was shown in 1958. A full-length commentary by drumming great Peter Erskine is a special DVD feature. Running time: 60:00 minutes Classic Drum Solos And Drum Battles Volume 2 features fifteen thunderous drum solos from legends like Buddy Rich Lionel Hampton Gene Krupa Papa Jo Jones Art Blakely Shelly Manne Sam Woodyard Rufus Jones and others spanning the years 1947-1989 many never before seen on home video or DVD. Bonus clips include Bobby Troupe’s 'history of the jazz drum set' from 1958 and a great segment featuring The Gene Krupa Jazz Trio impersonating Russian musicians from 1946! An extensive photo gallery is a special DVD feature. Running time: 73:00

This video is for kids age 10 and up for parents who want to do something fun with their kids and for teachers who are looking for a music program that doesn't require any instruments. Cup drumming builds coordination cooperation and connection and it's great for parties sleep-overs retreats or camp.The video teaches 12 rock and pop rhythms step-by-step and also shows how to do the pass the slide and the roll. It even introducesbasic rhythmic concepts. Cup-drumming can be done alone in pairs or in a group. And every lesson ends with a play-along section where the rhythms are played to real music. Running time: 56 minutes.

This DVD showcases fifteen of the true legends of jazz drumming in astounding extended solos and in rare never-before-seen drum duels. Includes solos from Buddy Rich Sam Woodyard Sonny Payne Rufus Jones and Louie Bellson andbattles between Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy; Chico Hamilton Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton; Elvin Jones Sunny Murray and Art Blakey; and a once in a lifetime meeting of Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis! Alsofeatures a full length commentary from Peter Erskine and the original trailer for 'The Gene Krupa Story'.

An invaluable reference guide for drummers of all genres this Snare Drum Rudiments Chart features the 40 international drum rudiments with a short description and the patten in drumnotation. The 40 Snare Drum Rudiments are essential playing for any drummer as they form the basis of more extended and complex patterns. From the Single Stroke Roll to the TripleRatamacue these are fundamental parts of modern drumming from rock to jazz and make an excellent inclusion to everyday practising. With the expansive folding design of the Snare Drum RudimentsChart the wealth of crucial information contained within is available practically and conveniently. The short description helps you to understand the rudiments while the notation tells you exactly how to play it. With40 rudiments the chart covers everything from basic to complex rolls single and multiple paradiddles flams and more complex permutations of these. Also included is a helpful diagrammatic image of a snare drum detailing itsanatomy as well as showing the two standard drum stick grips. The Snare Drum Rudiments Chart is packed with 40 fundamental snare drum patterns that are essential for drummers of any genreto know.

Four-Way Independence For Jazz Drumming is suitable for players at an intermediate-advanced level.In this book Joel Rothman shows drummers how to develop total coordination with four limbs by using the left foot (hi-hat) in a completely independent way. / Batterie

Bags Of Showbiz is jam packed with great film pop TV and show tunes from Harry Potter to High School Musical Dr. Who to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Each piece is complete in itself so does not need an accompaniment but for fun you could ask a friend to improvise a simple rhythm on Drum or Percussion to fit with your part. Written and arranged by the UK's leading string pedagogue Mary Cohen creator of a wide range of imaginative teaching publications including Superstart.