The Doors are inextricably linked to '60s counterculture. Taking their name from Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception, the group followed Jim Morrison's dark poetic vision to massive commercial success, making The Doors one of the best-selling bands of all time. This folio contains drum transcriptions of 20 of the band's most classic songs, including the vocal melody and lyrics. Also featured is an in-depth stylistic analysis of drummer John Densmore's contribution to The Doors' captivating, melancholy sound. / Batterie

As contemporary jazz changes and incorporates new styles into its mainstream today's drummers are often faced with new stylistic challenges. This guide will help any drummer learn how to make smooth transitions between different feels and tempos as well as become comfortable with modern swing styles and time keeping practices.Drummers will also become familiar with big band chart reading in styles other than traditional swing which is vital in small group situations and contemporary jazz ensembles. This book is a must-have compendium of crucial tips and tricks for drummers who want to stay on top of their game.Jazz Drumming Transitions addressesthes musical challenges and provides help with:Changing smoothly between various Afro-Cuban/Brazilian feels to a swing feelSoloing over different types of ostinatos (vamps)Practising metric modulations and tempo changesTransitioning from traditional big band swing charts to contemporary jazz ensemble compositionsSwitching from sticks to brushes (or vice versaChanging from one tempo to anotherThe three included CDs provide dozens of examples and songs for practising the skills learned in the book.

2020-2023. Everything a drummer needs to prepare for the performance and technical work components of Trinity drum kit exams in 2020?2023. Encompassing a wider range of styles than ever before, the syllabus allows candidates to follow distinct stylistic pathways ? jazz, funk, Latin, musical theatre ? with arrangements of well-known works sitting alongside pieces specifically written for the syllabus by leading drum kit educators and performers. Performance notes are included for each piece, along with new technical work rudiments and exercises for each grade, and backing tracks are included as a free download.

Here are 365 fantastic warm-ups – one for every day of the year! Covers essentials such as: rudiments patterns weak hand builders triple strokes finger control odd-time and much more.Drummers will improve their speed dexterity accuracy coordination and dynamic control while developing their stylistic repertoire. The online audio tracks feature every exercise 20 foot ostinatos that can be used as play-alongs and five brush examples.

2020-2023. Everything a drummer needs to prepare for the performance and technical work components of Trinity drum kit exams in 2020?2023. Encompassing a wider range of styles than ever before, the syllabus allows candidates to follow distinct stylistic pathways ? jazz, funk, Latin, musical theatre ? with arrangements of well-known works sitting alongside pieces specifically written for the syllabus by leading drum kit educators and performers. Performance notes are included for each piece, along with new technical work rudiments and exercises for each grade, and backing tracks are included as a free download.

The Rock And Pop Rhythm Workouts For The Modern Drummer contains a carefully selected series of rhythm and fill exercises aimed at developing both the beginner and intermediate student's reading, timing, technique, feel and stylistic awareness. The exercises are accompanied by 8 original songs in different styles that can be used for practicing range, in tempo from 70bpm to 140bpm.Dave Odart is a full time professional musician, experienced teacher and composer working from his home studio in Shropshire and for the local authority teaching in schools and colleges. He organises his own examination centre for Trinity College London candidates and his students have achieved a 100% pass rate with over 300 candidates successfully taking examinations since 2010.Dave was commissioned to write six technical exercises for the Trinity College London 2014 Drum Kit examination syllabus and works closely with other professional musicians to ensure that the best quality music education programme is available to all of his students. In addition to teaching Dave regularly performs with several bands and has touring and recording experience. / Batterie

The Ultimate How-To of Drum Set Tuning Maintenance and Setup-A comprehensive drum set tuning encyclopedia - a step by step approach to tuning the entire drum kit!Russ Miller Grammy Award-winner and author of The Drum Set Crash Course system has taken away the mystery of tuning your drums in The Drum Set Crash Course Tuning Edition. Russ's detailed explanations of topics include:Stylistic tuning Open tuningDry tuning Pitch tuning Drum head selection MuffingMike placement Makeup of a drum Feel vs. sound Choosing the right gear to create your sound

Key Features at Grade 6 Time signature changes Bass Drum doubles Polyrhythms 6/8 Trip Hop Groove Single and double strokes paradiddles ratamacues rolls Stylistic Studies Playback skills Rockschool?builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer. Drums Syllabus Features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades 6 Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background informationwith recommended further listening Walkthroughs - ?Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Standard Notation CD with full mixes and backing tracks (click and non-click) Free Choice Element ??? You can select? 2 free choice pieces in your exam All Rockschool grades are fully accredited throughout the UK by the qualifications regulators of England (OfQual) Wales (DCELLS) Northern Ireland (CCEA) AND Scotland (SQA Accreditation).

Volume 1 shows Rene Creemers and Wim De Vries both drummers and Dutchmen as The Drumbassadors. Stylistically they combine European African and American grooves sounds and melodies in there own unique way. Besides using different kinds of sticks Rene and Wim use their fingers and sing and rap words with only one goal in mind; to feature the drum kit as a musical instrument with unlimited possibilities. Their musical creative and virtuoso approach to the drumset shows through clearly on this DVD.

Key Features at Grade 2 8th note triplets 4 way coordination syncopation Single and double strokes paradiddles flams triplets Playback skills Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer.Drums Syllabus Features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades 6Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs -  Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Standard Notation Online audio with full mixes

Key Features at Grade 3 8th note triplets 4 way coordination syncopation Single and double strokes paradiddles flams triplets Playback skills Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer.Drums Syllabus Features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades 6Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs -  Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Standard Notation Online audio with full mixes

Gregg Bissonette has carved an impressive niche as an outstanding all-round drummer equally at home with David Lee Roth and Joe Satriani as with Frank Gambale Toto and Don Henley. In this unique 2-disc set Bissonette delves into his years of experience to show you how to be a more musical and versatile drummer.Ten stylistically diverse original songs that feature some of the world's finest musicians are performed and discussed in detail. Gregg uses these as examples to cover issues as diverse as:R'n'B Funk Heavy Rock Pop Rock and Afro-Cuban stylesElvin Jones-type Small SwingBeat DisplacementUsing rudimentsKeeping a positive attitudeCool fillideasFitting the right parts to songsBig Band drumming and articulationWarming up and cooling downAuditioningThe special Camera Option allows you to control the camera that moves above the drums at any point during the performance. Three band tunes are offered with a double-inset edit that allows you to watch Gregg's bass drum part throughout. Full notation for all musical examples are included as PDF files along with a bonus photo gallery.

The Steve Gadd drumming transcriptions book honors the talents of one of the greatest drummers in the entire world: the amazing Steve Gadd. The book includes thirty stylistically varying transcriptions. It is a note for note veryaccurate interpretation of Steve Gadd's style of playing the drums. In some cases there are only fragments that present the most interesting parts of the given song. The music is clearly notated and easy to read. Attractivequotations biography an extensive discography and videography are an extra bonus in this book.

Drumset 101 is a contemporary approach to playing the drums by veteran authors Dave Black and Steve Houghton. Inside, aspiring drummers will find in-depth, easy-to-understand introductions to such topics as groove patterns, snare drum & bass drum independence, and drum fills in context. The book contains written charts for every tune, and a play-along CD with 40 multi-stylistic tracks that can be used to strengthen time keeping, improve ensemble playing, clarify phrasing and expand the player's knowledge of styles.

Jam with 7 Stylistic Dave Weckl tracks-The best way to practice is to have fun while you learn and that is exactly what The Ultimate Play-Along series is all about. Every musician has learned by playing along with records and now with Ultimate Play-Along you can practice with great recorded music as if you were a member of the band! That's because you get each track mixed without your instrument. You also get to hear the music with the featured instrument as well for reference.