This is the ultimate guide to the challenging and awe-inspiring world of advanced cutting-edge 21st-century drumming techniques! Designed to be used as either a stand alone product or in combination with the Hudson Music DVD of the same name (HL00320603) this book details Thomas Lang's extraordinary methodology that will help you take your own creative and technical abilities on the instrument to heights you never dreamed were possible and in a much shorter time than you ever imagined. Part OneThomas details his methods and provides you with well over 100 challenging exercises created to allow you to practice technique endurance accuracy timing independence coordination mechanics all at the same time and with all four limbs! Part TwoFull of applied musical examples that showcase many of the techniques presented in Part One. Included are play-along rhythm charts for seven of Thomas' original compositions which were specially re-mixed without drums exclusively for this book and are included on the enclosed audio CD. In addition to the charts Thomas has written extensive performance notes for each song in which he describes in detail how the pieces are constructed along with his thought process in creating his drum parts for these songs. Take a deep breath and come along for one of the most exciting challenging and rewarding experiences of your musical career!

Presented by Vic Firth-The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a DVD and companion book/CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advanced players. Students will learn the difference between ghost and grace notes (while being encouraged to experiment with both in all six groove “families”) as well as important “go-to” grooves like the Train and Bo-Diddley beats. For more advanced players and professionals GE 2.0 introduces the concepts of groove construction interpretation and manipulation- training drummers to think like musicians in order to maximize their full potential. The DVDfeatures more than 70 new songs covering 4/4 2/2 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures with three levels of difficulty for 5/4 7/8 and 9/8 meters. On the 3-hour 45-minute DVD Igoe discusses and demonstrates each groove in multiple tempos alone and with a band with many patterns shown on both acoustic and on Roland HD-1 and TD-9 electronic drumkits. The grooves span rock funk R&B/hip-hop jazz (sticks and brushes) world/specialty extreme tempos all-purpose hybrid rideless classic and odd-meters. The companion play-Along book and CD contain (available separately) over 90 tracks including every song from the DVD in their full-length versions minus the drums; allowing drummers to expand their skills by playing any of the grooves with a band and recording themselves on audio or video (optional) to help facilitate the learning process. These tracks also supply a variety of fill-in and soloing opportunities to challenge advanced players. In addition the book features Igoe's extended “global tours” that will test even the most seasoned professionals chops creativity and stamina and as a “first of its kind” bonus there is a full-length orchestral play-along track designed to provide a taste of playing in a full orchestra complete with multiple moving tempos dynamics and feels.

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.

A Working Drummers Guide to Real World Drumming: The Video Lessons-A working drummers guide to real world drumming.Bart Robley demonstrates many of the rudiments that form the basis for his stage and studio work. In this two-DVD set he takes viewers from the basics through more advanced exercises all the way through a complete song - 'Old Time Rock 'N' Roll' made famous by Bob Seger.When they are finished drummers will be ready to rock hard and heavy! Includes downloadable drum tablature.

With this series of DVDs anyone can learn to play Hand Drums without learning to read music. First you simply watch the rhythm being played with the Players Eye View Camera (no transposing left hand for right) then singalong with the rhythm as it appears on the screen just like words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the Drum.Session 1 contains: a level 1 study guide; keys to developingrhythm and essential drumming skills; 19 rhythm patterns with signals and two rhythm arrangements of Yankadi and Macrou; West African Drum rhythms their geographical ethnic and cultural origins and applications; the handstrokes and tones and drum language; how to take care of your hands; Right Hand-Left Hand coordination builders; Drum Signals the key to opening and closing the rhythms; and an illustration of the relationship between drummingand dance. For beginning through advanced players.

Seven Pieces for Concert Performance. This book contains seven advanced solos in a variety of styles geared for the advanced percussionist. These solos provide excellent performance material for recitals and solo competition and are perfect for use as lesson supplements. Songs include: The Fast Track · Hot News · Lay It Down · The Right Touch · Rollin' and Rockin' · Strollin' on Six · Waltz for Jazzers.

Key Features at Grade 8 Double bass drum Advanced stylistic grooves complex time signature changes and syncopation Single strokes developed alternative paradiddle-diddles Swiss Army triplet Pataflafla single and double triple ratamacue rolls Stylistic Studies Playback skills Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer.Drums SyllabusFeatures Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades 6 Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs -  Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Standard Notation Online audio with full mixes

Ralf Gustke is one of the most exciting drummers of our time and has worked with Xavier Naidoo Söhne Mannheims Schiller De Phazz Gianna Nannini Chaka Kahn and many more. The contemporary German music scene has taken anew direction in Germany?s long history of musical culture and Ralf Gustke is one of the biggest rythmical influences of today. His smooth modern ambient beats are now a trademark in the R