The Evolution of Jazz Drumming presents a complete historical overview and analysis of jazz drumming. Designed as a guide and workbook for the high school college level and professional drummer it is designed to be studied based on a typical 16-week college semester.A legendary and influential jazz drummer is studied during each of these weeks. Upon completion of the book the user will have a complete understanding of the influential contributions of these jazz masters which is necessary for any musician to play this music authentically.The 31 jazz drumming legends included are examined with musical analysis including practice exercises in the styleof the subject's drumming transcriptions of both solo and time playing and etudes that examine the work of each artist in unprecedented detail. Each profile also includes a complete biography personal anecdotes from the author and dozens of exclusive and rare photos many of which have never appeared in print before.The book includes a DVD of classic video clips of many of the drummers as well as an MP3 disc with over 300 tracks. Video clips on the DVD are analyzed and transcribed in the text while the MP3s consist of exercises and etudes from the book recorded at various speeds that can be looped for analysis and practice. Drummers featured in this book include Chick Webb Gene Krupa Buddy Rich Louis Bellson Kenny Clarke Max Roach Art Blakey and many more.

If you want to learn the art of trading ?fours? The Drummer?s Cookbook Volume II will help you put it all together. This book takes you through the entire process from developing a vocabulary to real world application. Today?sworking drummers are asked to play fills and fours at a variety of different tempos each requiring a different vocabulary. The author breaks down the process into three general tempo zones: moderate bright and extreme. Developyour own musical vocabulary by studying the tools of the trade: uneven note groups rhythm fragments implied tempo changes ghost notes quarter note triplets and more. Then put it all together by learning the format for fours.Learn to think in phrases: three beat groups call and response and symmetric and asymmetric phrases. Study the standard 32 bar AABA jazz format and learn the how why and when of trading fours. Finally all these skills can bepracticed with several hundred two and four bar solos in each of the three tempo ranges.

Drum Play-Along Volume 33-Play your favourite songs quickly and easily with the Drum Play-Along series! Just follow the Drum notation listen to the CD to hear how the Drums should sound then play along using the separate backing tracks. The lyrics are also included for quick reference. The audio CD is playable on any CD player and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recordings to any tempo without changing the pitch!This volume for Drums contains 8 James Brown hits.

Play along on drums with 10 rock songs from all-female artists such as 4 Non Blondes Anastacia and Avril Lavigne. Includes 10 leadsheets with each song broken into logical parts i.e. intro 1 intro 2 verse chorus etc. The CD features a full version and play-along version with a clicktrack to help keep time. Learn with experienced instructor Jorg Fabig who includes tips cues and advice on playing the drums. Includes text in German and English

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

10 chansons de chanteuses de Rock à jouer à la batterie. Inclus un CD avec pistes démos et playback.

On The Drumset-Explore your creativity on the Drumset. In this book Drum tutor Mark Guiliana presents a complete system entitled D.R.O.P.: Dynamics Rate Orchestration and Phrasing. Guiliana pulls this structure apart examining each building block individually and presenting rhythmic concepts that will expand your ability to call on different rhythmic rates and subdivisions on command move them around the kit freely and phrase them in exciting and sometimes complex ways that sound like “polyrhythms” and “metric modulations” but are actually constructed upon a solid foundation of drumming basics. This book will give you the confidence tomake a personal statement on the Drumset. Exploring Your Creativity On The Drumset includes access to online videos showing live footage of Guiliana playing with two of his longtime collaborators Tim Lefebvre (bass) and Jason Lindner (keys). Having played together for years these three musicians most recently formed the rhythm section for David Bowie's final album Blackstar. Watch Guiliana interact with these world-class musicians in electric and acoustic settings as they apply his own concepts in inspiring performances.

The Modern Drum Method takes the student measure by measure from the start with the most fundamental drumming concepts presented and demonstrated in a clear manner. The exercises in Grade One focus significantly on reading noteand rest values coordination of the hands and feet simple quarter note beats with variations and ideas on positioning and setting up your drum set ergonomically. If you are a new drum student who has just purchased your firstkit or an experienced player looking for ways to improve your fundamentals and sound production this book and companion downloadable online audio and video will help clarify the mechanical and conceptual drumming skills for you.Throughout the author explains each drumming topic as if he were teaching a private lesson. Includes access to online audio and video.Fundamental techniques for the hands and feetExercises to help developsight reading abilityIdeas for positioning and setting up your drum set ergonomicallyOver 100 beat variations featured throughout the textSnare drum bass drum and hi-hat coordinationstudies

Take your snare drum playing to the next level with Essential Snare Drum Techniques! This superb DVD presentation will give the viewer an extensive insight into the art of snare drum technique. Learn to use traditional grip and how it applies to sticking patterns. Gain valuable insight into rudimental studies and how to maintain your snare drum technique. Discover the Moeller system and its application to snare drum technique. Enjoy advanced rudiments and have fun with stick tricks. Simon Mellish has been a professional drummer for over 15 years and runs a drum teaching practice called Percussion Works. He has also authored two books and written many articles about snare drum technique, and is a regular contributor to Drummer Magazine. / Batterie / Dvd