Snare Drum Play-Along: Snare Drum: Instrumental Album

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.

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 isintroduced 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 andutilized 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 authorhas 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. Includes access to online audio thatpresents eight play-along tunes with and without the Drums.

Snare Force One and accompanying video are a comprehensive guide to playing the snare drum. The material teaches you how to read music notation play and practice in time and how to accelerate your progress atany grade level for symphonic and marching bands. 'Mission Summary Check Points' have been strategically placed along the way letting you know when to progress. With this book drummers at any skill level can take theirspeed clarity and power to higher levels than ever thought possible. More advanced players will enjoy the Delta section which includes unique proven chop building exercises that are specifically designed to help increasehand speed clarity and power in all drumming aspects. The video also includes a special guest appearance and lesson from Scott Johnson the renowned drum instructor for the 2012 World Champion Concord Blues Devils.

The Official Freehand Technique is a unique method book showcasing the art of playing and executing rhythms and patterns with a single hand. Many drummers have used this or similar techniques throughout the years; however Johnny's original and innovative method is by far the most comprehensive practical and easy to use. This technique is a legitimate system mastered by Johnny through the years of extensive research and teaching and is designed to enhance your drumming and further develop your independence skills. This technique will not only allow you the freedom to expand your snare drum and drum set proficiency but also it can be directly applied to all percussioninstruments opening doors to numerous rhythmic possibilities. Johnny Rabb a world-renowned performer and clinician has organised this book into three basic sections. First you'll learn the theory mechanics and techniques of the Freehand which will be directly applied to the numerous rhythmic vocabulary permutations that follow. In this section you will practice unlimited combinations of rhythms and patterns preparing you for the final musical applications section which incorporates the freehand into your daily playing. Also included are detailed lessons beyond the basics Freehand snare drum solos and hybrid rudiments drum set grooves and applications and Freehand drum fills and poly-rhythms. As a bonus Johnny includes several play-along groove loops to practice with while you're building your new technique.

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!

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!

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.