Hot Drum Grooves Made Easy

A comprehensive 96-page large print perfect-bound book containing 138 all time favorite drum grooves. This book is perfect for daily practice or for teaching the drummer to play 'in-the-pocket.'

Media Type : Book CD DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : You Can Teach Yourself Number of pages : 96 Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that is you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip, sticking, and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values if which they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand, this exciting percussion DVD loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age, You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funk grooves and fills involving syncopation. CD also included.

A complete beginner guide to the Drums that will get you playing right away. In this primer Harvey Sorgen gives you your first steps into the world of the drums. He begins with the basics including holding the sticks and sitting correctly as well as some basic concepts of music reading and timing. You will learn four elementary grooves and exercises that not only sound great but are also designed to develop your playing strength and balance. If you are looking for a no-nonsense guide to get you started look no further!