Drum & Drummer

A Simple Approach. Par MAT MARUCCI. The drum rudiments are the language of drummers. They are to us what scales and chords are to the other instruments. Understanding the rudiments allows the drummer to communicate with other drummers and also have the ability to interpret terminology and rhythms that are so often seen in music and music publications. This book is designed for drummers of all levels who would like knowledge of the snare drum rudiments but haven't had the advantage of studying them formally. It is a quick, simple approach that can be learned by any drummer who can do single strokes and double strokes (strokes using the stick rebound). While this method is not meant to be a substitute for the traditional way of learning the drum rudiments, which I totally recommend, one of the advantages of it is that it is a fast, easy alternate method that will give an understanding of the how the rudiments are played and should sound. If nothing else, this book will improve the drummer's overall technique and playing. After studying the approach described, it will be an easy transition to take the study of the rudiments further learning to play them in the traditional way and apply them to the drumset. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Technic / Méthode / Caisse Claire

This book was created to help drummers improve their abilities to play great drum fills. The material presented was originally developed over the course of several years as a result of the needs and requests of many of mystudents. As drummers practice playing fills it becomes apparent that there are a variety of issues that need to be addressed. To play fluent and creative fills a drummer needs a strong foundation of basic fill concepts thetechnique to execute the fill and musical ideas for the content of the fill. Without these key elements playing fills can be a source of difficulty and frustration. To further illustrate this idea… In some cases a drummer maypractice a particular lick or sticking pattern to a high degree of physical execution but does not have a clear understanding of how to apply it well within a musical phrase. The opposite is also sometimes true a drummer mayunderstand a simple rhythmic idea and play it very well as a fill but doesn't quite know how to employ more interesting techniques or sounds into the phrase and get something else out of it. The goal of this book is to helpdrummers achieve a balance in these necessary skills. This book presents a diverse collection of studies and exercises that clarify the basics of drum fills develop more advanced and specific techniques to use in fills andpresent many ideas for musical phrases using the techniques. The studies are presented in an order that follows a natural progression of ability however… the exercises do not need to be played in the order they are presented.Students and teachers can select exercises to design a curriculum that fits a student's needs as their skills develop. With each set of exercises you will find descriptions tips and practice instructions. Sometimes they arewritten for each individual study and when appropriate they are written for the entire chapter. Be sure to read the text that accompanies each part of this book to get the most out of the exercise.

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!

This book will help drummers gain a deeper knowledge of drum-chart reading and interpretation through the performance of 40 songs in a variety of styles (Afro-Cuban, Rock, Jazz, Brazilian, Reggae, and more). Each style starts with simple drum charts, and gradually builds to more complex and demanding compositions. The accompanying CD contains all the songs included in the book allowing the drummer to play along with the tracks while following the related drum charts. / Batterie

Par RICHARDSON DAWN. Are you a kid? Do you want to rock out on the Drums? Dawn Richardson has written the book for you! Kid's Rock Drum Method is full of exercises and beats for the next rock star Drummer. The book is geared towards younger Drummers, but is appropriate for older kids who are beginning too. The book is moderately paced, introducing concepts one at a time for an easy learning process. Audio download accompanies the book as well, and is available online. / Niveau : Facile / Méthode / Batterie

Talking Drums is a unique percussion trio that interprets traditional afro-caribbean rhythms and adpats them to an original music format combining contemporary drumset hand percussion and vocals. In this video funkdrumming innovator David Garibaldi Cuban-born hand drummer Jesus Diaz and San Fransico Bay Aera percussionist Michael Spiro perform and breakdown several exciting compositions which demonstrate the rich complexities and possibilities for both hand drum and drumset. The innovative patterns and creativesoloing by these three musicians will open many doors for percussionists and drumset players alike. The booklet includes drumset conga timbale shekere bata and bell notation for each composition.

The World's greatest Drummers note for note. This book is designed as a reference and learning tool for the contemporary drummer. It contains transcriptions of thirteen tracks recorded by some of the most important contemporary drummers in rock and fusion. You will find the exact drum parts recorded on tracks that drummers have been inspired by since their release.

French Language version of Tommy Igoe's groove encyclopedia for the 21st Century! With over six hours of music and 88 play-along tracks for drummers of all abilities.Groove Essentials represents a quantumleap in play-along packages for the developing drummer. Tommy Igoe provides a comprehensive guide to over forty beats rhythms and styles ranging from Rock and Funk through Jazz Hip-Hop and R&B to world and specialitygrooves including Calypso Baiao Samba Batucada and lots more! Every rhythm is explained in detail with all required techniques a full musical context and two professionally recorded backing tracks featuring some of thehottest musicians of New York City.Beginner drummers will enjoy playing the simple rock beats with a real band giving you a chance to play the drums with good solid time utilizing four-waycoordination.Intermediate drummers will have a chance to tackle some syncopated 16th-note grooves in the funk and R&B sections and also start playing some good swinging Jazz.Advanced and professionaldrummers will find twenty challenging world grooves to master as well as the opportunity to try an infinite number of different feels on Jazz shuffles waltzes and more.Each example is supported by professional-standardcharts and the backing tracks are presented in MP3 format allowing them to be used on Mac PC iPod and portable MP3 systems.

Revised Edition Now Includes Cd. Par MARONI JOE. Tous les rudiments du tambour 26 sont présentés clairement et de façon séquentielle. Il y a plusieurs exercices visant à développer chaque rudiment, suivie des résumés. Chaque rudiment est alors utilisé dans un contexte musical en écrit progressivement les solos de rudimentaire. Chaque leçon s'appuie sur ceux qui les ont précédés, donnant des élèves une chance de pratiquer ce qu'ils ont appris et en renforçant les compétences qui seront utilisés au cours. Cette méthode comprend huit solos écrites pour snare drum. Ces solos contiennent toutes les notions de musique nouvellement savant qui ont été présentées tout au long de l'ouvrage. Les huit solos sont idéales pour les essais de la bande, récitals et concours solo et ensemble. Inclut le CD. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Caisse Claire

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.

All drummers from the very beginner to the working professional will at one time or another experience certain 'gaps' in their education or drum knowledge. Drumming Facts Tips and Warm-Ups is a book written to fill-in these'gaps'. It is not a book filled with exercises but one filled with information that all drummers inevitably seek out. This book gives the drummer advice about everything from tensioning and tuning the drums selectingdrumsticks drumheads and cymbals to playing a groove working with a metronome playing rolls correctly and in meter bass drum and hi-hat techniques practicing tips and warm-up exercises. Whatever the reader's level ofdrumming expertise this book will have something of value. Companion CD included.

Eight years in the making, this 'prequel' to The Commandments of R and B Drumming delves into the rhythm and blues of the 1940s and 1950s, an incredible musical era when shuffles ruled the airwaves and modern groove playing was in its infancy. Written by Zoro and Daniel Glass, drummer for Royal Crown Revue, this book is loaded with history, photos, graphics, exercises, and transcriptions, and includes the most comprehensive guide to shuffle playing ever written.'This book/CD package is well researched, clear in its goals, and enlightening and inspiring in its approach. Keep this one on your bottom shelf- you're going to want to return to it again and again.'---Modern Drummer'Simply put, this is an essential requirement for every drummer's library.'---Drummer'I am so impressed with what Daniel and Zoro have done to secure the heritage of the modern drum set. The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming is a must---every inspired drummer needs to experience and learn from this masterpiece. The book will take you on a journey through our history---and knowing where we came from will assist us in our vision for the future! Thank you both for your hard work, so that generations ahead of us can forever enjoy this magical era!'---Dom FamularoDrumming's Global Ambassador'In the modern era of R and B drumming, there aren't too many drummers more qualified than both Zoro and Daniel Glass who could have tackled this subject matter with as much passion as these gentlemen have . . . Anyone wanting to delve into the roots of modern hip hop and R and B will want to look no further than this resource- it's excellent in every regard.'---DrumScene / Batterie

George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic often called the bible of drumming. In 1993 Modern Drummer magazine named the book first in its list of 25 Greatest Drum Books of all-time.In the words of the author it is the ideal book for improving 'control speed flexibility touch rhythm lightness delicacy power endurance preciseness of execution and muscular coordination ' with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand.This indispensable book for drummers of all types includes hundreds of basic to advanced-level rhythms moving through categories of single-beatcombinations triplets short roll combinations flam beats flam triplets and dotted notes and short roll progressions.