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.

Jam with 17 Virgil Donati Tracks-Each book in the Ultimate Play-Along series features the finest professionally recorded tracks complete transcriptions detailed explanations and performance notes. Each song has demonstration tracks that can be used for learning and practice and then turned off to allow playing parts along with the CD. Solos are fully demonstrated and explained. Finally the book drummers worldwide have been waiting for the ultimate drum transcription with audio play-along from drumming pioneer Virgil Donati. This package presents songs selected from two of Virgil's classic recordings Serious Young Insects (On The Virg) and Universe (Planet X). These explosive compositions mixed withand without drums are meticulously transcribed and broken down. Included are several breakout exercises with audio loops and double bass drum performances that have been slowed down for easy understanding and execution. Also included are simple song charts and road maps to follow along with to improve your skills. A must-have for Virgil's fans this book will take you inside the artistic and rhythmic mind of one of the true inspirational visionaries in the drumming community!

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 48 This book will explain and illustrate the majority of finger techniques which can be combined into various finger systems. It starts with the most basic fundamentals and takes the reader through a logical pyramiding progression of techniques leading to the development of the ability to use the fingers to assist in multiple strokes and/or to maintain a constant, almost perpetual motion with each hand.

An A-Z Guide to Tips Techniques & Much More-Take your playing from ordinary to extraordinary in this all-encompassing book/audio package for drummers. You'll receive valuable tips on performing recording the music business instruments and equipment beats fills soloing techniques care and maintenance and more. Styles such as rock jazz hip-hop and Latin are represented through demonstrations of authentic grooves and instruments appropriate for each genre. The accompanying audio includes many of the examples in the book performed by Ed Roscetti on drumset electronic kits and other percussion instruments. Many examples are also recorded in a full band setting to hear how important concepts fit in withother instruments and ensembles.

Jamaican Ska Rocksteady and Reggae Drumming-Gil Sharone's Wicked Beats is a complete guide to the Jamaican drumming styles of Ska Rocksteady and Reggae. Gil Sharone takes you on a musical journey through these styles and explores some of the earlier styles that helped shape them including African Nyabingi and Burru drumming. Gil introduces and demonstrates classic ?riddims? that are essential for achieving an authentic sound. With instructional breakdowns stellar performances detailed eBook and in-depth commentary you will be able to fully grasp what these highly influential styles have to offer and apply them to your own playing!Special appearances by: Reggae historian Roger Steffens ? Jamaican drumming pioneer Lloyd Knibb of The Skatalites ? Reggae drumming legend Carlton Santa Davis ? Adrian Young from No Doubt.

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These Specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 1 contains eight of the biggest rock tracks from the past five decades arranged for you to play in your Grade 1 exam. You can choose two pieces from Rockschool Classics to play in your Grade Exam or three to play in your Performance Certificate. Featuring: Muse - Time Is Running Out The Undertones - Teenage Kicks Marilyn Manson - The Fight Song Oasis - Supersonic Free - All Right Now The Police - Every BreathYou Take Metallica - The Unforgiven AC/DC - Highway To Hell Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises

The ultimate idea generator! Nucleo Vega shows step-by-step how to transform Paradiddles into NeoParadiddles. Through NeoParadiddles you can take any simple idea and within seconds create countless variations exploring it to thefullest. This book will help expand your vocabulary create better fills and solos improve ambidexterity practice more efficiently and play more musically. This book is easy to memorize and you can start applying theseconcepts to any playing situation. Paradiddles Redefined for Drum Set will change the way you hear drums!!!

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.

With over four and a half hours of footage this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques styles and concepts!Drumset Technique (Disc One) - Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills.History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two) - With the help of an all-star band Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music - how the drumset was first used in all the major styles and how closely related all the styles are.In addition Steve's group Vital Information plays seven complete tunes that feature applications of the techniques andcomplex rhythms explained in Disc One. Special Features: Extensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos a brilliant hi hat solo and hi hat tutorial alternate band performances a camera-switching option optional running commentary by Steve a listening list a reading list and more!

Hard work and practice pays off. This is the story of how 15-year old Jason Hartless made it to the big time playing arenas on a massive American tour at age 14. Learn the basic fundamentals of drumming as well as Jason's own techniques on this amazing DVD. Jason takes you into the studio and out to the stage and everywhere in between with some very special guests. Also watch Jason grow up drumming with personal home movies and behind-the-scenes footage. This jam-packed DVD also includes some very special performances with Jason's famous friends. So sit back and get ready to rock! Includes live performances by the Pink Spiders and Shram with guest appearances by DaveAgoglia of Rev Theory Chad La Roy of Cavo and Mark Causley of Critical Bill.

A Beginner's Guide Featuring Step-By-Step Lessons with Audio Video and Popular Songs!-The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner complete with audio tracks video lessons and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while practicing the many exercises concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away with a free online metronome! The drum book features lessons on: drumset fundamentals counting

Par PICKERING JOHN. Take your creativity to another level with this book! Rock music is, or should be, a form of personal expression. This text was written to encourage and develop the drummer's ability to create and develop his own ideas from a solid foundation. This is one in a series of books that deals with one of the most important aspects of rock drumming that of rhythmic improvisation. Topics covered in this book are: The Rock Feeling, The Variations and Development of a Basic Figure, Rhythmic Improvisation, Solos, and Cymbal Variations with the Right Hand. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / Rock and Jazz - Technic / Méthode / Batterie

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.

A fantastic compilation of fifty essential drum beats that every drummer should know from rock metal and pop to jazz funk and reggae. The beats are featured on easy-to-read cards with full colour photographs and cleardiagrams. Each card includes standard drum notation with images and inside info for each beat on the flipside.Ideal for drummers of all abilities and great for teachers and students these flash cards provide brilliantmaterial for any drummer's practice schedule.Beats include: When The Levee Breaks (Led Zeppelin); Take Five (Dave Brubeck) Ticket To Ride (The Beatles) Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover(Paul Simon) and many many more!

The complete solution for the double bass drummer. This book will take you from the basics to advanced techniques. It includes over 300 exercises on varying topics as well as ten concluding studies preparing for thesolos and play-alongs.