Jamaican music is loved throughout the world for its laid-back feel as well as its intense, lively rhythms. Its influence is apparent across many musical styles, from the reggae rhythms in the music of popular bands like The Police, to ska beats in the music of groups such as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and The Toasters. Even rap music evolved from the Jamaican vocal style called 'toasting,' and the influence of Bob Marley is evident throughout the world of music and pop culture. Drum Atlas: Jamaica teaches you many of the enjoyable and challenging grooves and fills that make Jamaican music so unique, covering early styles such as nyabinghi (sacred drumming that accompanies vocal chanting and singing) to modern styles like ragga (played entirely on digital and electronic equipment). Study techniques like the three-drop, the steppers beat, and the skank, and discover forces behind the music---like the spiritual influence of the Rastafarian religion. You'll also learn how to translate rhythms from traditional instruments, such as the rumba box and timbales, to the drumset. With its wealth of ideas for modern drummers,Drum Atlas: Jamaica will inspire you to improve your technique, increase your knowledge, and make you a more well-rounded musician. The included CD demonstrates all the examples and compositions featured in the book, performed with a full Jamaican-style band. / Batterie

Unlock the secrets of playing Drums to reveal how to become a successful drummer.This level one book covers five sections: Foundation, Debut, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3. It includes detailed explanations of the techniques required to master any music exam.Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to develop your creativity and individuality as well as enhance both your aural and visual skills in order to become the best musician you can be.Includes:Performance pieces, sight reading, improvisation, ear training, music theory and instrumental knowledge.Specialist advice throughout from the author.Profiles of inspirational drummers such as John Bonham, Questlove, Tre Cool, Ringo Starr, Dave Grohl, Travis Barker and more. / Batterie

Par CHAFFEE GARY. The Patterns Series The four books contained in the Patterns series have been designed to help students in developing an awareness of the types of materials currently being used in contemporary music drum performance. Throught the books, many suggestions will be made concerning how these materials can be applied to the drum set. Students should feel free to experiment with these possibilities, as well as any other ideas that they may come up with. It is important to understand that the books are not sequential and can be worked on in any order. Also, it is not necessary to complete one book before moving on to the next. The various topics that are presented can be worked on inwhathever order is the most appropiate for the individual student. Technique Patterns presents a new approach to stickings with specific emphasis technical skills for hands and feet. / Méthode en anglais / Méthode / Batterie et Percussions

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith. Par SMITH CHAD. Chad Smith's career has been well documented, and his five Modern Drummer cover features have provided a detailed commentary and an array of unique photos. All of this is collected in Chad Smith Legends. But there is a lot that Chad hasn't talked about ... yet. A brand-new interview breaks down his approach like never before. He talks about his favorite music, the roots of Detroit drumming, and the importance of playing music with absolute conviction. Chad talks about the differences between playing in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot, and on his many sessions. Apart from Chad's own words, Chad Smith Legends also includes 12 new drum transcriptions. Within these 112 pages with color throughout, music lovers and musicians alike will be inspired by Chad's thoughts on music, his drumming peers and influences, his equipment, and never-before-seen photos from his own collection./ Etude / Batterie

Alfred's Drumset Method, Book 2 is a continuation of Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method. The rock and jazz vocabularies previously learned in Book 1 have been expanded, and additional concepts and genres, such as blues, 3/4 time, brushes, and Latin are introduced. The book includes a professional-quality recording demonstrating a number of the beats, fills, and styles presented throughout the book. This will enable the student to hear the beats and fills played with dynamics, so the student feels as though they're actually sitting in with a band while reading the included charts. / Batterie

The Playing Techniques series marks the culmination of legendary drummers Ralph Humphrey and Joe Porcaro's deep contribution to drum set education. Covering the study of everything pertaining to the proper technical performance of music on the drum set, the materials are presented in a systematic manner similar to a college course, which the authors refined over decades of teaching at Musicians Institute and Los Angeles College of Music. Book one covers the basic approach to hand technique; stick grip, fulcrum, rebound, and accents; foot technique; phrase development; doubles and diddles; and Category 1, hand-to-hand, and straight sticking concepts. Throughout the course, all the hand techniques, strokes, and rhythms are coupled with foot ostinatos to develop a strong set of playing skills that are applicable to all styles of music. / Drums / Hudson Music

The Essential Reference for the Working Drummer. Become a more versatile drumset player! From traditional Dixieland to cutting-edge hip-hop, Instant Guide to Drum Grooves is a handy source featuring 100 patterns that will prepare working drummers for the stylistic variety of modern gigs. This book is also valuable for anyone preparing a drumset audition for a college music program or professional band. The book includes essential beats and grooves in such styles as: jazz, shuffle, country, rock, funk, New Orleans, reggae, calypso, Brazilian and Latin. Every pattern is demonstrated on the accompanying CD so that one can absorb the proper feel and nuances that make these grooves come alive. Recommendations of popular recordings that tie in with the examples can be found throughout the book. / Batterie