Fun With the 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.

Progressive Rock Drumming explores many of the techniques used by the founding prog drummers and shows how drummers can create their own Drumset parts based on these techniques while also demonstrating how multiple and very different Drumset parts can be created for the same music. While Progressive Rock Drumming explores some advanced techniques it also teaches the reader how to create original and inventive Drumset parts without the need to play in a demanding virtuosic style. Progressive Rock Drumming addresses a wide variety of progressive rock styles including such sub-genres as symphonic classical fusion neo-progressive progressive metal Rock In Opposition (RIO) and space rock.The package includes access to audio of demo tracks as well as play-along tracks (with and without drums) for nine songs in various prog rock styles. Progressive Rock Drumming includes charts for all of the songs that have written-out drum parts as well as condensed band parts to help one see how the Drum part relates to the song resulting in a very musical approach to progressive rock drumming.

This book the first of its kind takes an indepth look at the complex rhythmic systems of India. Author and world-class percussionist Pete Lockett has traveled performed and studied extensively in India. His unique expertise provides a clear explanation of Indian rhythms and counting systems and gives drummers a step-by-step resource for adapting these concepts to the drumset and successfully incorporating them into their playing. Indian Rhythms For Drumset dispels much of the mystery that surrounds the Indian rhythmic system using vocal syllables known as solkattu or konnakol. The South-Indian rhythmic approach is covered in particular detail containingconcepts that can be applied to jazz rock funk and other styles. Topics covered include solo concepts phrase development groove concepts syncopations rhythmic modulations and intricate stickings. The CD included contains MP3 files of the author demonstrating nearly every exercise in the book (over 200 examples) and also features three play-along tracks mixed with and without drums.

Play Drums with nine classic Jazz standards using the included CD backing tracks and matching music.On the CD: Two specially recorded 'soundalike' backing tracks of each song:Full demo with Drums showing youhow the song should sound.Backing track without Drums for you to play along withIn the Music book:Full drum score with lyrics and melody line in standard notation.

This diverse collection of drum charts comes with a CD of accompaniments recorded both with drums for demonstration and without drums for playing along, and includes analyses and performance suggestions. Performance settings like big band, small group, live shows, Broadway, studio work, dance jobs and cruise ships are discussed in terms of responsibilities, challenges, expectations, awareness and problem areas. 72 pages.

This easy-to-follow fun course has been designed to teach children to play Drumset faster than ever before. Drums For Kids features popular songs that will keep students motivated while the clear and simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. This method can be used in combination with a Drum teacher or parent. Demonstration tracks are included online for download or streaming. With Drums For Kids you'll learn the songs: Another One Bites the Dust Crazy Train Free Fallin' Living After Midnight Old Time Rock& Roll Stir It Up When the Levee Breaks and more.

Play-Along Tracks For Developing Your Blues Drumming Performance. Par COGGINS KEVIN. Blues Drums Play-Along Trax, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, is an exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today. All of the examples are minus the drums. You can place in whichever drum pattern you feel is appropriate or use the recommended notated example in the book. Along with the 15 jam tracks, the book is accompanied by a CD recording of all examples (played by author Kevin Coggins) along with the background music. / Niveau : Débutant / Blues - Play Along / Recueil / Batterie

Play Drums with the CD backing tracks and the matching music booklet (DVD insert sized) included in the case. This pack includes five indie rock greats.On the CD: Two specially recorded 'soundalike' backing tracks ofeach song:Full demo with Drums showing you how the song should sound.Backing track without Drums for you to play along with.In the Music booklet:Full drum score with lyrics and melodyline in standard notation.

Description A collection of 120 drum set exercises designed to help the beginning to intermediate drummer develop coordination, independence and accompanying skills between the snare and bass drum while keeping steady jazz time on the ride cymbal. The play-along tracks will help students develop the ability to recognize the 12-bar blues and 32-bar AABA form, two of the most popular song forms in jazz music. Practicing with the tracks will also help you develop better clock time and should inspire some creative interaction with the recorded music. Exercises include patterns using quarter notes, quarter and eighth note combinations, and triplets and other combinations. The 32-bar AABA song form is practiced with and without drums, and at slow and fast tempos with a bass track. The 12-bar blues form is practiced with various combinations including drums, bass, both, or neither. All tempos from the CD are indicated in the book. A helpful glossary of musical signs and symbols is also included.

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!

Designed to be used as either a standalone product or in combination with the Creative Control DVD Thomas Lang presents the unique and innovative system that he has used to develop his awesome speed control finesse and coordination a step-by-step system that will allow you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively in any style of music. Actually two books in one throughout Part I Thomas details his methodology and provides you with over 90 challenging exercises created to allow you to practice technique endurance accuracy timing independence coordination mechanics and stamina. Part II of the book contains applied musicalexamples that showcase many of the techniques and ideas presented in Part I. Included are play-along rhythm charts for five musical compositions from the DVD 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 and his own thought process in creating his drum parts for these songs. So dive in and prepare yourself for one of the most exciting challenging and rewarding experiences of your musical career!

Hot Rock Drums - Grade 3 includes eight hit songs to play in your Rockschool exam, GCSE music or just rocking out. Hot Rock Drums- Grade 3 works in addition to your Rockschool Drums Grade 3 book to provide you with further song choices for your exam.You can select up to two pieces from Hot Rock to play in your Rockschool Drums Grade Exam or three to play in your Rockschool Drums Performance Certificate.Featuring:America [Razorlight]Roll With It [Oasis]Back in Black [AC/DC]Roxanne [The Police]Pride (In The Name Of Love) [U2]Nothing Else Matters [Metallica]When You Were Young [The Killers]Burn The Witch [Queens Of The Stone Age]Plus:8 of the best rock tracks - 8 world renowned artistsStandard Drum NotationGCSE friendly: schools can use for GCSE musicFact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listeningWalkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every trackClick and non-click backing tracksDownloadable audio: use your download card for easy access to your audioLearn by playing the music you love / Batterie

For former drummers who miss jamming on the kit it's time to dust off the old sticks and revisit those good times with I Used to Play Drums: An Innovative Method for Adults Returning to Play. This book will reacquaint people with their instrument by providing them with the kind of music they want to play in a variety of styles from rock to jazz and more! Starting with a review of the basics of music theory and continuing with a wealth of exercises to get players back in shape I Used to Play Drums will get people drumming away again in no time. Plus the enclosed CD contains audio MP3s of full-band performances for each song with and withoutdrumset allowing players to learn from demo tracks and play along with the band like no time has passed at all!