Jazz Drumming Essentials and More

This book is designed for the drummer who has had some experience playing other styles of music but has a desire to learn some techniques and styles of jazz. It is assumed the reader has a knowledge of notes measures or bars time signatures musical notation and drum notation. A knowledge of the drum rudiments is also desirable. Though the book is meant as an overview to teach basic and essential jazz techniques it will take someone who is willingto put in the time and practice from being a total jazz novice to the level of being a competent drummer in the jazz idiom. In addition to learning the essential knowledge required to play jazz the student will also accomplishmany intermediate and advanced techniques. I should note that I wrote this book EXACTLY as I teach jazz drumming techniques in my private lessons. This system has been developed and refined over the years and has given excellent proven results that have produced some fine drummers many of whom went on to build careers playing and teaching jazz. I am hoping that this book will inspire the reader and student to delve further into the jazz idiom and develophis or her technique and knowledge to the highest level. And even if the student goes no further in the jazz idiom I am confident that the book will open doors to other avenues that the drums can take and will be benefit thereader in any style of music he or she chooses to play.

An invaluable reference guide for drummers of all genres this Snare Drum Rudiments Chart features the 40 international drum rudiments with a short description and the patten in drumnotation. The 40 Snare Drum Rudiments are essential playing for any drummer as they form the basis of more extended and complex patterns. From the Single Stroke Roll to the TripleRatamacue these are fundamental parts of modern drumming from rock to jazz and make an excellent inclusion to everyday practising. With the expansive folding design of the Snare Drum RudimentsChart the wealth of crucial information contained within is available practically and conveniently. The short description helps you to understand the rudiments while the notation tells you exactly how to play it. With40 rudiments the chart covers everything from basic to complex rolls single and multiple paradiddles flams and more complex permutations of these. Also included is a helpful diagrammatic image of a snare drum detailing itsanatomy as well as showing the two standard drum stick grips. The Snare Drum Rudiments Chart is packed with 40 fundamental snare drum patterns that are essential for drummers of any genreto know.

Tommy Igoe presents THE groove encyclopedia for the 21st Century overflowing with over six hours of music and 88 play-along tracks for drummers of all abilities.Groove Essentials represents aquantum leap in play-along packages for the developing drummer. Tommy Igoe provides a comprehensive guide to over forty beats rhythms and styles ranging from Rock and Funk through Jazz Hip-Hop and RandB to world andspeciality grooves including Calypso Baiao Samba Batucada and lots more! Every rhythm is explained in detail with all required techniques a full musical context and two professionally recorded backing tracks featuring some ofthe hottest musicians of New York City.Beginning drummers will enjoy playing the simple rock beats with a real band giving you a chance to play the drums with good solid time utilizing four-way coordination.Intermediate drummers will have a chance to tackle some syncopated 16th-note grooves in the funk and RandB sections and also start playing some good swinging Jazz.Advanced and professional drummers will find twentychallenging world grooves to master as well as the opportunity to try an infinite number of different feels on Jazz shuffles waltzes and more.Each example is supported by professional-standard charts and the backingtracks are presented in MP3 format allowing them to be used on Mac PC iPod and portable MP3 systems.

The second volume of a thousand and one all-time hit songs ranging from essential standards to the latest pop hits - a must for all singers and musicians. / Chant Et Guitare

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 clear diagrams. 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 brilliant material 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! / Percussions