Playing with Drum Loops

The reliance upon technology in today's musical world means the demand for drummers to be comfortable working with backing tracks and programmed loops is greater than ever before. Just listening for a few moments to a commercial radio station will clearly demonstrate the vast proliferation of sampled breakbeat phrases as well as the enormous popularity of combining loops with the 'natural' feel of a live drummer.In this unique book and double-CD set Donny Gruendler provides a full guide to the rigours of modern technology-driven drum techniques offering you a special chance to master skills that will not only transform your playing but may also open up a new world ofperformance possibilities for you as a working drummer. Discover how to play to a loop and how to choose the perfect pattern to work with rather than against the loop. Learn how to use fills breaks and drop outs in the styles of the great Hip Hop / Dance / Metal innovators. Master the art of playing to an instrumental loop as well as how to play against backing track effectively - a vital requirement of the contemporary musician.Drum notation is fully explained and the two CDs are overflowing with examples and exercises to support each and every lesson.

Magesh is regarded as one of Australia's most exciting and innovative drummers known for incorporating tablas and live electronics with the drumset. This DVD provides a detailed examination of the distinctive Magesh style with beats and music inspired by funk Drum'n'Bass and Hip Hop including discussions of:Playing with loopsPlaying groovesCreating unique beatsOriginalitySamplingUsing electronicsFeel

The Official Freehand Technique is a unique method book showcasing the art of playing and executing rhythms and patterns with a single hand. Many drummers have used this or similar techniques throughout the years; however Johnny's original and innovative method is by far the most comprehensive practical and easy to use. This technique is a legitimate system mastered by Johnny through the years of extensive research and teaching and is designed to enhance your drumming and further develop your independence skills. This technique will not only allow you the freedom to expand your snare drum and drum set proficiency but also it can be directly applied to all percussioninstruments opening doors to numerous rhythmic possibilities. Johnny Rabb a world-renowned performer and clinician has organised this book into three basic sections. First you'll learn the theory mechanics and techniques of the Freehand which will be directly applied to the numerous rhythmic vocabulary permutations that follow. In this section you will practice unlimited combinations of rhythms and patterns preparing you for the final musical applications section which incorporates the freehand into your daily playing. Also included are detailed lessons beyond the basics Freehand snare drum solos and hybrid rudiments drum set grooves and applications and Freehand drum fills and poly-rhythms. As a bonus Johnny includes several play-along groove loops to practice with while you're building your new technique.