Written for the Paris Conservatoire contest Myriades is a piece by François Dupin for Drums and Piano accompaniment. Dedicated to Jacques Delécluse this volume includes score parts and a scheme describing how to organise the Drums in the room. Considered as very difficult (8°) this piece requires some really good knowledge of the instruments and some strong abilities. However this great work is really interesting to play and should be really appreciated by the audience. It can be used for a contest or a recital. François Dupin (1931-1994) is a French musician and composer who studiedat the Paris Conservatoire won First Prizes including for composition and who dedicated his life to teach the Drums.

In this DVD Dave explains and demonstrates how to practice to develop the most out of your playing. All the topics discussed are explained and demonstrated on the drum pad and then on the drum set. Lastly they are brought to life with exciting live recordings of the Dave Weckl Band and a special acoustic group put together for this video. The musicians featured include Buzz Feiten Brandon Fields Tom Kennedy Jay Oliver Ernie Watts and Steve Weingart. The Video will allow you to see and hear Dave explain and demonstrate warm-ups hands and feet development independence practice and Swiss triplet playing. The section on time and motion studies will open your eyes andears to a new way of building time into all of your playing. After covering ear protection Dave describes and demonstrates the difference between survival practice which helps you become a great supportive drummer and Advancement of the Art practice which helps you stretch the limits of the instrument.

Stanton Moore presents a study in New Orleans Street Beats and second-line rhythms that takes the glorious cosmopolitan sounds of the Louisiana style and applies them to funk and rock drumming.New Orleans native Stanton Moore has studied the indigenous styles of his home city for many years and this unique tutorial gives you the chance to learn about this rich musical heritage and master the beats that have become so characteristic of this cultural melting-pot. You will learn about the history of street beats second line and the Mardi Gras Indians as well as the importance of clave to New Orleans drumming. You will discover how to put a New Orleans spin ontraditional rhythms like Mambo Guaguanco Shuffle and Samba and how to add inflection and variations to bring them to life. The accompanying CD includes performances by The Dirty Dozen George Porter and Ivan Neville.The ideal choice for drummers of all abilities and styles wishing to add some unusual but thoroughly infectious elements to their playing.

Life on the Road Songs & Solos Stories Lessons-Todd Sucherman's Methods And Mechanics 2 is a four-hour 2-DVD set which includes 15 song performances with analysis and breakdowns including the music of Styx and others. Todd also covers topics such as odd phrasing hand exercises and applications concepts for practice routines and an extensive look at ghost notes. He also touches on several topics rarely covered on other drum DVDs including career development ideas and concepts to navigate through life as a touring/working musician. Many other concepts and tips are also presented along with several new drum solos.'Todd is a world-class drummer and one of the leading lights in rock drummingright now ' says Hudson Music Senior Drum Editor Joe Bergamini. 'So we were delighted when we had the opportunity to team up with Todd on this DVD and his forthcoming book project. With these products Todd shows that he is not only a great player but also a great educator.''I'm excited to team up with Hudson Music for my second DVD release ' says Todd. 'I feel it's important to pass on useful information to other musicians and the next generation of players. There's unique information on Methods and Mechanics II - musically and conceptually - to help prepare musicians for working and touring in the 21st century. It is my hope that viewers are entertained inspired and excited to get behind their drum kits.'15 song performances with analysis and breakdowns featuring the music of Styx Taylor Mills and Jerry GoodmanStyx live performances on tourSeveral solo improvisationsExtensive look at ghost notesHand exercises and applicationsOdd phrases with paradiddlesCareer conduct and navigational philosophiesMelodic song form practice ideasConcepts for practice routinesRhythmic BendingOvercoming nervesRecording session mannersGear and monitor tipsQuick ips and Prefessional

In The PsychOctopus Play Along renowned heavy metal drummer Aquiles Priester shares his secrets. This instructional book delivers a dynamic innovative yet practical style for drummers of all skilllevels. Meticulously transcribed by Eduardo Tucci The PsychOctopus Play Along highlights 10 musical scores from Hangar's The Reason of Your Conviction (2007) and Infallible (2009). You'll gaininsight into countless Drum fills and the unique perspective of Aquiles Priester's musical analysis on songs such as A Miracle in My Life Colourblind Forgive The Pain Hastiness and more. With detailedarrangements plus a bonus play along CD you can bring home one of today's most sought after progressive metal drumming experts. Whether you're a fan or just looking to innovate your playing technique The PsychOctopusPlay Along is a must have for all of the drumming community.

Whether you are a beginning drummer or a working professional you'll find that the use of electronics has become standard practice. This book is a comprehensive study of all things electronic. Author Bob Terry clearly demonstrates and discusses the advantages of using (and the many professional uses for) the full electronic drum kit percussion pad MIDI controller and hybrid drum kit. Includes detailed descriptions of each of these components and how to hook them up audio samples onstage setups and more.?Electronic drums sampled sounds and digital recording have become a way of life for drummers in the music business. You can't avoid electronic instrumentsand technology any more ... In this book he will show you as he has shown me all of the important things you need to know about incorporating electronics into your drumming.? Kenny Aronoff

Accents and Ghost Notes: The Subtleties of Great Drumming- Groove Studies has been written for intermediate-level drummers who want to take their playing to the next level. Being able to play a fast and complex rhythm is pointless if it doesn't have a good feel. This book will help players to focus on applying the skills and concepts they have already learned in order to inject their playing with life character and feel. The exercises in this book are fun as well as useful and studies are included on the subjects of timing motion coordination technique and touch. Groove Studies features: 73 audio tracks thatinclude demos and full-band tracks that can be used as play-alongs Basic beats with accented hi-hat Use of rimshots and ghost notes Pull-outs and controlled strokes Triplets and shuffle rhythms Cymbal ostinatos and more The price of the book includes access to audio tracks that are available online for streaming or download using the unique code provided. Groove Studies includes Playback+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. The author Adam Moses has played with numerous bands and renowned artists across several genres. He leads the variety band Empty Pocket and teaches Drum lessons in Greensboro N. C.