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

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. / Batterie / Dvd

Budding drummers start here with this terrific tutor pack, telling you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your sticks. Check out the CD containing audio versions of the exercises in addition to full-length accompaniment tracks for you to play along with. / Percussions

Par GAETANO MARIO. For beginning drum students of all ages, this book progresses quickly but methodically, beginning with simple rhythms and sticking patterns, and concluding with advanced rhythmic and stylistic study. The etudes contain a part for bass drum. The book contains 35 lessons and 28 etudes. Also included is information on snare drum maintenance, tuning, drumsticks, drum heads, snares, etc. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / All Styles - Technic / Méthode / Caisse Claire

Dans cette édition, Heinz von Moisy, batteur de renommée internationale et professeur de percussions, présente des compositions pour un ensemble de 4 pièces, avec nombreux sons différents tels que rimshots, rimclics, brosse, bâtons, timpsticks et cymbale choke. Trois courtes pièces instrumentales qui sont agréables et instructif. Paradiddle et open-roll techniques sont appliquées et donner des idées à l'improvisation. / Percussions

With a list of drumming credits that include Paul McCartney and Wings, The Who's rock opera Tommy, and James Brown, Denny Seiwell has contributed his fair share of talent to hit records, TV and film scores, and much more. In What Not to Play! Denny draws on his decades of experience to show novice and accomplished drummers alike how to craft the perfect drum part in any recording or gigging situation, often de-constructing his work on existing recordings (such as 'My Love' and 'Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey') in the process. The book also includes exercises for waking up the hands and tips on interpreting charts and sight-reading. The included DVD expands on the material as Denny provides both audio and visual examples that will help students in the rewarding experience of crafting a drum part. / Batterie