The Complete Book of Drum Fills

Rock drum legend Carmine Appice shows you how to play exciting and powerful drum fills like the pros using a systematic method of replacing certain notes in the 16th or triplet flow with bass drum strokes. By using this book drummers can learn how to incorporate the bass drums into their fills thereby creating a complete professional vocabulary of cool effective ideas to use in rock and other styles. The patterns contained in the book start with 8th notes and progress to 16th notes and triplets with the rhythms split between the hands and feet. The fills are then expanded to include mixed stickings and accents and are orchestrated around the kit. The included MP3disc contains audio examples of many of the patterns in the book performed by Hudson's own Senior Drum Editor Joe Bergamini as well as video footage of Carmine in live performance showing how he applies these concepts.

Description The Complete Blues/Rock Drummer is an advanced instruction book specializing in blues and blues/rock beats. This book includes fills and instrumentals, both with and without drums for play-along. About half of the book features advanced beats with fills and the other half consists of instrumentals. Drummers interested in studying blues will learn much from this book. There is challenging material for you to practice. The Complete Blues/Rock Drummer is a unique source for those interested in this genre. Like most musical styles, the breadth of blues music is vast, taking on many forms throughout different parts of the United States. Our aim is to focus on a few styles and demonstrate the drumming that is associated with each style. After that, it’s your turn to play-along and come up with your own parts or play the transcription of each song. Remember there isn’t a single all-inclusive book that will cover everything there is to know about blues or any style for that matter. This book provides practical ideas for blues and blues/rock.

Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively so that is you stick with it you will have a good foundation upon which to further build yourmusicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip sticking and methods used to achieve musical sounds as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values ifwhich they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand this excitingpercussion video is loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funkgrooves and fills involving syncopation.

The Complete Blues/Rock Drummer is an advanced instruction book specializing in blues and blues/rock beats. This book includes fills and instrumentals both with and without drums for play-along. About half of the book featuresadvanced beats with fills and the other half consists of instrumentals. Drummers interested in studying blues will learn much from this book. There is challenging material for you to practice. The Complete Blues/Rock Drummer is aunique source for those interested in this genre. Like most musical styles the breadth of blues music is vast taking on many forms throughout different parts of the United States. Our aim is to focus on a few styles anddemonstrate the drumming that is associated with each style. After that it’s your turn to play-along and come up with your own parts or play the transcription of each song. Remember there isn’t a single all-inclusive book thatwill cover everything there is to know about blues or any style for that matter. This book provides practical ideas for blues and blues/rock.

If you crave the burn and you’re into hard-core heavy-metal double-bass drumming Hudson Music’s new Turn It Up & Lay It Down: Double Pedal Metal combo pack will get your toes tapping and light your feet on fire! The pack features the popular Double Pedal Metal play-along CD with 14 super-heavy tracks in the styles of drum Gods such as Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall) Chris Adler (Lamb Of God) Vinnie Paul (Pantera) Lars Ulrich (Metallica) Mike Wengren (Disturbed) and Dave Lombardo (Slayer) plus an all-new book and free online downloads. Expanding on the success of the Turn It Up & Lay It Down series of play-along CDs created by Spencer Strand theDouble Pedal Metal book by Steve Kilgallon contains charts along with easy intermediate and advanced groove suggestions fill variations and tons of hints and tips. The book also examines and explains the advanced styles and techniques that are being played by the world's heaviest drummers and bands. The book and play-along CD are further augmented by studio-quality audio files of the sample beats in the book that are posted on the hudsonmusic.com website. The free bonus MP3s are available through an access code that is included with the combo pack and are downloadable to computers iPods and other MP3 devices. When used in combination the DPM book companion CD and online tracks provide a complete integrated truly comprehensive method for progressive drummers. Double Pedal Metal is the perfect way for young drummers to get started on developing their feet and hands yet a challenge for seasoned pros; whether they play double pedal or double bass drums. DPM also represents the first in a series of Hudson’s new Turn It Up & Lay It Down play-along packs with each title aimed at providing drummers of all ages and abilities with a fun hands-on multi-media approach to learning grooves fills and musical concepts for a variety of different styles.

The legendary Peter Erskine reveals the techniques and secrets behind his success in this unique Book and DVD set!. An eye-opening look into the mind of one of the world's greatest drummers adds depth to every drummer's playing! Features include drumset basics, the grip, chart reading and interpretation, over 300 beats to practice, warm-up exercises, and complete charts to play along with the DVD. Plus, tips and instructions for playing fills, comping, soloing, ensemble playing, and using brushes make this the perfect fit for drummers everywhere! The included DVD features Peter demonstrating rhythm and techniques, talking about his playing philosophy, plus interviews with members of the Erskine Quartet! / Batterie Et Percussions

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.

The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and a professional-quality CD with 99 full-demo tracks and a DVD that demonstrates the concepts in the book. This drum series can be used bystudents who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. This package is a complete guide to the basics covering: beats songs and fills; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and more. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of drum music! Also available: Play Drums Today Songbook(HL00842039).

Jason Bittner award-winning drummer for Shadow Fall presents a complete educational look at modern metal drumming in What Drives The Beat.Topics covered include double-bass technique rudimental applications blast beats fills two-surface riding soloing and more. Jason also presents his complete 'Double Bass Crash Course' a complete method for gaining technical facility with the feet. All of the exercises are clearly explained and demonstrated and included in a complete PDF eBook which can be printed out and used to practice along with the DVD. Foot cameras and split screen shots allow you to see everything that is played.Also included are severalmusical performances a free-form solo and bonus features including additional live solo footage Jason's complete warm-up/stretching routine a photo gallery and unreleased in-concert performances.

What do you get when you mess with the bull? You get the horns! Jeff Salem provides an incredibly complete educational look at how to approach grooves fills drum part construction setting up horn figures and various other musical twists and turns in 13 extremely funky charts in this book. The included CD is the original Messin' Wid Da Bull play-along CD featuring songs that pay homage to the great horn bands of the '70s like Tower of Power; Blood Sweat & Tears; Chicago; Earth Wind & Fire; Average White Band; and others. The book presents detailed concepts and explanations that will not only get you playing these particular songs in a very funky manner but willimprove your approach to this genre overall.

DVD With Small Booklet-An enjoyable easy to follow drumming method for the complete beginner. Explains and demonstrates all the essential sounds and techniques used in modern drumming styles. Includes music fundamentals co-ordination and rhythmstudies and making effective use of the whole Drumkit. Includes 64 page bookNo previous musical knowledge or experience necessarySuitable for all agesEasy to follow lesson bylesson formatLearn to read music as it relates to the DrumsLearn to play using all the Drums and cymbals around the Drumkit.Learn how to invent your own Drum beats and fillsLearn how to playwith other instrumentsLearn to play drumbeats in a variety of styles including Rock Blues Funk and JazzAll of the exercises sound great and are fun to play

This bundle includes both the book and DVD by Pat Petrillo one of today's most prolific drummers. Designed for drummers of all levels this pack is a complete curriculum for developing technique groove ideas and a fill vocabulary. The book contains all of the material on the DVD plus extra 'Rudiment Combos.' The MP3 CD is computer-ready and also plays on MP3-capable CD players.

Learn to play the drums and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with a newly revised edition of this exciting method from Alfred Music. This edition features an all-new DVD presented by educator/performer Johnny O'Reilly, that correlates directly with the book. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various drum types and the sounds they create, playing basics, proper drumstick grips, and getting acquainted with standard drum notation. You will then move right along to playing different lines with different tempos, rhythms, and grooves---all while continuing to increase your knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical and drum notation. You will learn to play beats and fills in an array of musical styles, including rock, country, jazz, and Latin. Upon completion of this book, you will be able to play in a band and read standard drum music.The book features the following helpful resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Technique builders* Daily workouts to improve your playing* Practice tips* Hints on purchasing equipment, tuning and sound modification, drum set maintenance* Plus much more. / Batterie

The legendary Peter Erskine reveals the techniques and secrets behind his success in this unique Book and DVD set!. An eye-opening look into the mind of one of the world's greatest drummers adds depth to every drummer's playing! Features include drumset basics, the grip, chart reading and interpretation, over 300 beats to practice, warm-up exercises, and complete charts to play along with the DVD. Plus, tips and instructions for playing fills, comping, soloing, ensemble playing, and using brushes make this the perfect fit for drummers everywhere! The included DVD features Peter demonstrating rhythm and techniques, talking about his playing philosophy, plus interviews with members of the Erskine Quartet!