Drumstick Control is a snare drum technique method for the drumset player. The book introduces and explains the accented stroke types and combinations both popular and necessary for today's contemporary drummer. All the PAS International Drum Rudiments that contain accents are covered with logical drumset applications (time keeping, fills and solo ideas). This book is a comprehensive technical method organized in a realistic, step-by-step process that focuses on developing stick proficiency through an independent, 'hands-separate' approach. The exercises included represent a thorough rudimental manual with practical drumset application, while providing the framework for hand development, endurance and speed training, as well as ideas for 'chop' maintenance for life. / Batterie

A Lifetime of Live Performance-Taking Center Stage is the definitive print retrospective and musical documentation of the career of one of the greatest rock drummers of all time Neil Peart of Rush. Originally conceived as a companion to the groundbreaking 2011 3-disc DVD set of the same name this book combines astonishingly detailed musical transcriptions historical writing instructional text and a beautiful collection of photographs to create a book that every drummer and every fan of Neil and Rush will want to add to their collection.At the heart of the book are note-for-note musical transcriptions of 17 songs that are included on the Taking Center Stage DVD. Thesetranscriptions are exclusive to this book since they are taken from the performances on the DVD documenting how Neil currently approaches the songs. Some of the tracks included are “Tom Sawyer ” “Red Barchetta ” “The Spirit of Radio ” “Free Will ” “Subdivisions ” “Time Stand Still ” “Marathon ” “La Villa Strangiato ” “The Trees ” “Caravan ” “BU2B ” “Far Cry ” and many others. But this is much more than a mere transcription book.The book is divided into chapters corresponding to each and every Rush tour from the time Neil joined the band in 1975 up to the present. Each of these chapters contains extensive text discussing the musical approach of the band at the time the construction of the drum parts and Neil's set up. Accompanying this are exquisitely detailed diagrams of each of Neil's drumsets produced after extensive research into the exact instruments that were used on every tour.Tying everything together is a beautiful collection of dozens of photographs taken over the past 30 years including exclusive shots from the archives of Fin Costello and Andrew McNauhgtan which show Neil and his drums in vivid detail. The book also contains color reproductions of just

Duos 1 - 101-This giant collection of drum duos starts with easy pieces and progresses to music with complex rhythms and styles. Volume 1 presents 101 duos from beginning to intermediate where the individual parts in each duo have comparable levels of difficulty so that drumsets 1 and 2 can easily be interchanged. All duos are excellent recital pieces each lasting approximately 2 minutes. Includes a play-along MP3-CD covering more than seven hours of music with two different tempi for each duo.

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.

Progressive Rock Drumming explores many of the techniques used by the founding prog drummers and shows how drummers can create their own Drumset parts based on these techniques while also demonstrating how multiple and very different Drumset parts can be created for the same music. While Progressive Rock Drumming explores some advanced techniques it also teaches the reader how to create original and inventive Drumset parts without the need to play in a demanding virtuosic style. Progressive Rock Drumming addresses a wide variety of progressive rock styles including such sub-genres as symphonic classical fusion neo-progressive progressive metal Rock In Opposition (RIO) and space rock.The package includes access to audio of demo tracks as well as play-along tracks (with and without drums) for nine songs in various prog rock styles. Progressive Rock Drumming includes charts for all of the songs that have written-out drum parts as well as condensed band parts to help one see how the Drum part relates to the song resulting in a very musical approach to progressive rock drumming.

For former drummers who miss jamming on the kit it's time to dust off the old sticks and revisit those good times with I Used to Play Drums: An Innovative Method for Adults Returning to Play. This book will reacquaint people with their instrument by providing them with the kind of music they want to play in a variety of styles from rock to jazz and more! Starting with a review of the basics of music theory and continuing with a wealth of exercises to get players back in shape I Used to Play Drums will get people drumming away again in no time. Plus the enclosed CD contains audio MP3s of full-band performances for each song with and withoutdrumset allowing players to learn from demo tracks and play along with the band like no time has passed at all!

Real Time Drums - More Great Grooves is the second supplementary level 1 book in the series Real Time Drums. The book contains twelve more pieces from percussion teacher musician and composer Arjen Oosterhout accompanied by valuable information for drummers who want to groove. Along with the CD included(which contains two versions of each piece - one to listen to and one to play along with) Real Time Drums - More Great Grooves gives you great rehearsal and playing material which can be used either in conjunction with or independently of the Real Time Drums - Basic Method for Drumset (level 1).

One of the biggest challenges for anyone attempting to notate a drumset part is that there is no absolute standard in terms of what makes up a drumset. Through this book the Percussive Arts Society provides guidelines to aid performers teachers students composers arrangers orchestrators and music engravers in producing clear drumset parts for a variety of uses. These guidelines cover the majority of situations and provide basic principles to help people arrive at logical solutions to unique circumstances. Topics covered include: general notation drums cymbals noteheads voicing improvisational notation and more.

Basic Method for Drumset-This is the continuation of the successful method Real Time Drums: Basic Method For Drumset - Level 1 by the experienced musician and composer Arjen Oosterhout who was a percussion teacher for many years. In the same successful and practically oriented style as the first volume this second book presents nine complete chapters in which new percussion patterns rhythms and styles are introduced including rock and funk paradiddles and 'fitness exercises' for drummers. Apart from the exercises and explanations the student will also find background information rehearsal suggestions guidelines for variations and fills and the encouragement to improvise.The CDs included with the method present all exercises twice once to listen to and once to play along with so you can put everything you have learned into practice immediately!

Basic drum set coordination can be learned very quickly using vocal sounds instead of written notes. Drums from Day One is an adaptation of the proven ?solfege? technique to the drumset.?Solfege ? (singing musical notes with syllables) has been used for hundreds of years by teachers of virtually every other musical instrument. The traditional way of beginning the drums by studying andanalyzing written drum notation and applying various notes to the four limbs is a complex task that takes a good deal of time. Although reading and writing music will also be covered in this book beginners can get started muchfaster with the ?solfege? system.This is not a ?quick fix? or a promise to make you a drum expert in one day but this method has been tested and proven with hundreds of students over the years andit is very efficient and offers immediate results. The student will learn to play 8 songs in all the basic styles: Rock Blues Shuffle and Funk.The songs are especially designed and graded for beginners and are recordedwith and without drums on the companion audio. Includes access to online audio containing recorded examples of all the exercises in the book.

On this DVD drummer Jason Gianni teams with Hudson Music and Sound Percussion to present a complete primer on your new drum: setting up tuning and an introduction to playing. A perfect user's manual for the beginning drummer this DVD brings Jason's Professional expertise as a player and teacher into your new home as you follow his instructions on getting started playing the drums. Topics: Unpacking your drums and assembling them adjusting your pedal setting up your drumset fine-tuning the snare drum getting comfortable on your kit stick selection basic hand technique pedal technique tuning introduction to the rudiments and 5 basic rock beats.

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

Drum Play Along-Performed by Hal Smith drumsAccompaniment: Tim Laughlin's New Orleans All-StarsMany people consider New Orleans the birthplace of jazz. After all Louis Armstrong was born and played there as well asJoseph ?King? Oliver the Dodds Brothers Sidney Bechet and a roster of players to fill not one but many all-star bands. Louis Prima was a child of the Crescent City as is Harry Connick and Wynton Marsalis. The wholeMarsalis clan was raised there and are all acknowledged jazz masters so its reputation as the seminal jazz town has long been acknowledged. We assembled a band of New Orleans' best players for our times veterans all of manystreet parades and steamboat gigs and asked them to put together a typical program of New Orleans Classics. Under the direction of Tim Laughlin clarinetist supreme and led by Connie Jones Jr. one of the great hornmen of thiscity which boasts so many great players they put together an album of must-hear must-have songs that every traditional jazz player cherishes. Hear them now in these perfect renditions. Then join the band on your own instrument be it clarinet trumpet trombone tenor piano bass or drums as they swing through the French Quarter of New Orleans. Includes newly engraved solo charts printed on acid-free ivory paper; and two compact discs featuringcomplete versions of each tune plus a recording of the accompaniments minus the soloist. Also includes slow tempo versions of most up-tempo pieces for practice purposes.

Blues Drums Play-Along Trax within the School of the Blues Lesson Series is an exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today.All of the examples are minus theDrums and you can place in whichever drum pattern you feel is appropriate or use the recommended notated example in the book.Includes access to online audio recording of the 15 jam tracks examples (played by authorKevin Coggins) along with the background music.