Absolute Beginners: Electronic Drums is a comprehensive introduction to playing the Electronic Drums, from the history of the instrument to playing your very first grooves and beats. Covering a variety of genres with clear pictures, practical advice and easy-to-use audio downloads, this is the essential introductory book for anyone wanting to learn this fantastic instrument.The content of Absolute Beginners: Electric Drums is uniquely focused on Electronic instead of Acoustic Drums, allowing you to take advantage of the increasing popularity and versatility of this innovative instrument. The book takes you through the history of the drums, through its many advantages to setting up your kit. Then you'll learn basic things like posture and how to hold the sticks, before getting into basic rhythms, extending the beat using the different parts of the kit and real grooves in a number of styles (Rock, Hip Hop, Funk and Disco). The accompanying Audio Download is accessible through the card that's included in the book, and it includes over 60 audio tracks that feature demonstrations and backing tracks of each of the exercises that are in the book. This makes learning much easier, more fun and will get you playing along with music as quickly as possible.From the very first time you play your Electronic Drums, Absolute Beginners will guide you through step-by-step with large images, clear explanations and very helpful hints that will get you playing and sounding great in no time at all. The Electronic Drums have an ever-increasing presence in all genres of music, and this Absolute Beginners book lets you take advantage of this and learn how to play them from the very beginning. Perfect for players of all tastes, this book demonstrates why the Electronic Drums are so adaptable to modern playing and also makes learning them as easy and clear as possible. / Batterie

Funk and Fusion Grooves for the Modern Styles. Par CHAFFEE GARY. Includes basic exercises for linear playing skills and the development of time feels in the linear style. This book is not about playing beats. It is about developing time feels. In the way that I think of these terms, a beat is a specific patten of events that is repeated more of less without variation. A time feel, on the other hand, is a more general statement of the time which is modified and developed as the tune progresses. In most playing situations, the arranged parts of the tune, (the head, background figures, etc. ), are fixed, and this is where playing a specific pattern is more of a necessity. However on the blowing sections, (which are by nature moreimprovisatory), you're going to want something that is flexible, and able to adapt to what's going on in the solo. The purpose of this book is to teach you how to develop such skills in the linear style. In a very real sense, the concept that's involved here is theme and variations. The theme is the basic pattern you use to establish the feel. The variations are those things you do to the pattern to enhance, color, and modify it. There are many such variations available in the linear style, and we will be working witha a number of thesse. The materials in the book have broken down into two sections: Basic exercises: The exercises in this section are designed to help in developing some of the basic technical skills necessary for linear playing, including such things as voice coordination, dynamic balance, accenting, and the like. Ideas: The second section of the book deals with the development of time feels in the linear style. A wide variety of examples will be shown, including regular 4/4 feels, feels on the set, shuffle feels, as well as feels in odd meters. It is important to understand that the purpose of these examples is to demonstrate some of the many ways in which linear feels can be developed. Although you should definitely try and master the materials in the book, the real reward will come when you can take the ideas that these materials are based upon, and make up grooves of your own. About the CD On the CD you will be hearing examples from each part of the book. / Méthode en anglais / Date parution : 1905-06-15/ Méthode / Batterie et Percussions

in Strange and Unusual Time Signatures. Par ROTHMAN JOEL. SNARE DRUM ETUDES IN STRANGE and UNUSUAL TIME SIGNATURES is the companion book to his recently published, ROCK and JAZZ DRUMMING IN STRANGE AND UNUSUAL TIME SIGNATURES. This is yet another extraordinary book with content that is totally original and unique?the etudes are in quarter and eighth time.This study represents a glimpse into the future. So if you enjoy reading rhythmic patterns with a bit of a challenge, do yourself a favour and get your copy as soon as possible./ Etude / Batterie

Par NEELY BLAKE / MATTINGLY RICK. Always wanted to play drums? Then get on the FastTrack and make it happen now! FastTrack method books give you a fast way to learn how to play that new instrument (or the one that's been sitting in the closet for a few years). Skeptical because other method books haven't worked for you? That's exactly why we wrote these! They're designed for the player who wants to learn on their own terms with the help of some user-friendly instruction, professional audio and video examples, and cool music to play along the way. Don't worry: we're not going to just show you a few tricks to play one or two songs. You're going to get everything you need to start playing (this is a Hal Leonardbook, after all!) but then in a couple of weeks you'll become the player you've always wanted to be, ready to move into the songbooks filled with songs by the Beatles, Clapton, Hendrix, and more. And just in case that's not enough to convince you, the last section of all FastTrack Starter Packs (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard and Drums) include the same songs so that you and your buddies can form a band and jam together. So, yes, it IS time to reignite those rock star dreams! The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Always wanted to play Drums? Then get on the Fast Track and make it happen now! Fast Track method books give you a fast way to learn how to play that new instrument (or the one that's been sitting in the closet for a few years). Skeptical because other method books haven't worked for you? That's exactly why we wrote these! They're designed for the player who wants to learn on their own terms with the help of some user-friendly instruction, professional audio and video examples, and cool music to play along the way. Don't worry: we're not going to just show you a few tricks to play one or two songs. You're going to get everything you need to startplaying (this is a Hal Leonard book, after all!) but then in a couple of weeks you'll become the player you've always wanted to be, ready to move into the songbooks filled with songs by the Beatles, Clapton, Hendrix, and more. And just in case that's not enough to convince you, the last section of all Fast Track Starter Packs (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard and Drums) include the same songs so that you and your buddies can form a band and jam together. So, yes, it IS time to reignite those rock star dreams! The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. / Méthode / Date parution : 2018-05-04/ Méthode / Batterie

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 and Roll, Stir It Up, When the Levee Breaks and more. / Batterie

An Essential Study Of Blues Drums For The Beginning To Advanced. Par BARRETT DAVID. Blues Drums, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, contains over 250 examples of blues drum patterns and technique-building exercises! Subjects covered in this book are: The History of Blues Drumming - Choosing Your Instrument and Getting Your Sound - Exercises for Development of Technique (Sticking and foot patterns specific to playing blues) - Blues Shuffles and Swing Beats, Slow Blues, Ballads and the Triplet Groove (12/8 Time) - Blues Rhumba, Calypso Beats and Samba Feel - Two-Beat/Cut Time - Early Rock 'n' Roll and Surf Beats - New Orleans, Soul and Funk Influences - and Build-ups and Fills. This book is accompanied by a CD recording of all examples played on the drums with the backing of the School of the Blues All-Star Band. It is recommended that you also purchase Blues Drums Play-Along Trax (MB21067BCD) to have full-length play-along trax for you to apply what you learn in this book. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / Blues - Methods / Méthode / Batterie

Extreme Metal Drumming is your guide to an impressive musical genre that lineaments considerable technicality, fast and complex double-bass patterns, odd time signatures, erratic song structures and flaming tempos.Extreme Metal Drumming contains a logical, step-by-step path that will enable drummers to achieve the diverse skills needed for this style while highlighting musical applications of the techniques.Also included is a fantastic play-along 93 track CD. This disc includes - demonstrations of many of the beats and fills played up to to speed as well as at a slower tempos to aid learning and play-along tracks with and with out drums that gives the opportunity to test out the newly learnt techniques. / Batterie

This book provides a handy study, practice and resource guide for all musicians who are seeking to improve their music-making abilities. Though written by a drummer, the text exercises and etudes in this book are not for drummers only! And while a good number of the exercises can be sung or played on any instrument, the reader is encouraged to tap these rhythms out: playing your thighs with your hands, for example, will work just fine. The examples can be performed solo or in a small group. Includes: -Training for all musicians -Specific exercises for jazz phrasing, pop/funk and classical music -Solo and duet exercises, playable on any instrument -Rhythm etudes with 1 - 4 parts for solo and ensemble practice -A CD with 19 tracks of listening and reference materials

Par RICHARDSON DAWN. Block Rockin' Beats” has tons of cool grooves and fills for the intermediate to advanced drummer. This book reflects recent musical trends by focusing on funky rock, hip hop, jungle and drum 'n' bass influenced patterns for the drum kit. As time marches on, popular music continues to evolve and change. 'Block Rockin' Beats” is designed to give the drummer more ideas and tools to help function in a musical environment that was not only influenced by jazz, blues, gospel, country, soul, latin and funk styles - but also shaped by D.J.s, samplers and electronic music. Drummers are often called upon now to replace or ad to programmed drums in the recording studio. For live shows, live drumming might be melded together with electronic elements or D.J.s, or both Rock and popular music are incorporating so many different elements and styles at this point, it's hard to keep track! Update your rhythmic vocabulary with some 'Block Rockin' Beats. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Rock - Technic / Etude / Batterie

Par WECKL DAVE. Based on the award-winning A Natural Evolution DVD series, Exercises for Natural Playing (book and CD) offers the reader exciting fresh exercises and concepts not covered in the DVDs, as well as material complementary to the series. One of the world's greatest drummers, Dave provides written details, photos, and performance examples on the CD that will help players evolve their technique naturally. Sure to be a great resource for al drummers! Weckl provides key insight into hand positioning, the Moeller Technique, bass drum pedal work, playing without losing time, and time and motion. Dave Weckl shares innovative concepts that help players express themselves more freely on the drums. Based on the award-winning A Natural Evolution DVD Series that has become a best seller, this book and CD includes exciting new exercises and concepts not covered in the DVDs, as well as materials complimentary to the DVDs. Don't just play drums; evolve your technique naturally for better playing with Dave Weckl's Exercises For Natural Playing and the A Natural Evolution DVD Series / Pédagogie / Etude / Batterie et Percussions

Book/CD/Online Audio/Online Video. Thomas Lang presents a completely innovative and inspired practice regime, and system for helping you develop incredible drumset technique, that will forever change your approach to drumming. Lang's awesome speed, control, finesse and unparalleled interdependence will inspire you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively in any musical context. Thomas also offers blazing solos and performances in many different styles, including a definitive version of The Black Page, the Frank Zappa tour de force. Special online video features: All of the solos, fills and exercises available in separate audio files in the ACID® format (for PC) and REX format (for Mac), which will allow you to change the tempo without effecting the pitch · Looping function for continuous play, making it easier to absorb and master each one · Bonus live performance footage and live drum solos · PDF files of transcriptions of many of Thomas' exercises and performances, including The Black Page, a photo gallery, and more. Running Time: Over 5 hours! This pack features the instructional book and CD plus online audio and video. / Pédagogie / Etude / Batterie

Learn from the master! Join legendary drummer Peter Erskine in this DVD companion to his acclaimed book series Drumset Essentials, Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Peter takes you step-by-step through fundamental concepts, techniques, and exercises that will greatly improve your drumming. Running time: over two hours.