Essential styles

Author: Steve Houghton
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739012031
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Essential Styles, Books 1 and 2 are two innovative book and play-along CD (or cassette) packages that teach 50 essential grooves from today's jazz and popular styles. The books include written-out charts of each selection and performance tips for both drums and bass. All of the grooves have been recorded with a rhythm section and woodwinds, with drums mixed on the left channel and bass on the right, so either instrument may be dialed out. In addition, many of the tracks contain open choruses of comping so any instrument can practice playing solos! Essential Styles emphasizes the most important aspects of solid group playing; locking-in between the drummer and bassist, providing a strong rhythmic foundation and creating an authentic feel for whatever the style demands.

The Drummer's Toolbox

Author: Brandon Toews
Publisher: Drumeo
ISBN: 1999151941
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 457

Book Description
The ultimate guide to drumming styles by the co-author of the best-selling instructional book The Best Beginner Drum Book. Brandon Toews and Drumeo present... THE DRUMMER'S TOOLBOX! The Drummer's Toolbox presents drummers of all skill levels with the most comprehensive introduction to 100 different drumming styles from the past century. This ultimate guide includes more than 900 groove examples, as well as listening suggestions for 1000 recommended recordings. Throughout the book, drummers will also learn about the history of each drumming style, effective techniques for playing them, and how to break down different grooves limb-by-limb. The Drummer's Toolbox is for any drummer who's serious about expanding their musical vocabulary and becoming more versatile behind the drum-set. You will learn how to play: - Rock: Surf Rock, Progressive Rock, Punk Rock... - Jazz: 4/4 Swing, Up-Tempo Swing, Contemporary Jazz... - Blues: Texas Blues, Chicago Blues, Flat Tire Shuffle... - Country: Train Beat, Two-Step, Rockabilly... - Soul & Funk: Motown, Neo-Soul, New Orleans Funk... - Metal: Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Metalcore... - Electronic: Hip-Hop, Drum and Bass, Trap... - Afro-Cuban: Mambo, Nanigo, Songo... - Afro-Brazilian: Samba, Marcha, Bossa Nova... - Afro-Caribbean: Merengue, Reggae, Zouk... - And many more!

Jungle/drum 'n' bass for the acoustic drum set

Author: Johnny Rabb
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780757990250
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
"Jungle/drum 'n' bass is a high-energy, fast-paced new trend of music heard in commercials, on soundtracks, and in clubs around the world. This book and two-CD package is a must for all drummers wanting to explore the world of electronically produced jungle/drum 'n' bass grooves! If you are new to jungle, this book will open the door to new grooves, loops, and sounds on the acoustic drum set. It also provides a wealth of exercises, transcriptions, and sound applications to achieve the feel and style of these futuristic beasts."--From back cover

New Orleans Jazz and Second Line Drumming

Author: Herlin Riley
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780897249218
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
This book is based on performances and transcriptions from the DCI music videos Herlin Riley: Ragtime & beyond, and Johnny Vidacovich: Street beats modern applications. Additional interviews and essays on: Baby Dodds, Vernel Fournier, Ed Blackwell, James Black and Freddie Kohlman, Smokey Johnson, David Lee, and bassist Bill Huntington.

Rockin' Bass Drum, Bk 1

Author: John Lombardo
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739010594
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Written in two volumes, these books include 2- and 4- bar rock and jazz-rock beats designed for the modern drummer. Both books are designed to develop the drummer's skill in coordinating their hands and feet. The books also offer the drummer a repertoire of exciting rhythmic patterns.

Advanced Concepts

Author: Kim Plainfield
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780769248004
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
A comprehensive method for developing technique, contemporary styles and rhythmical concepts. This is the first book that deals with the necessary drum techniques and practices for today's music. With this 93-page book and 90-minute recording comes an eight-page pull-out chart of additional exercises. An outstanding value!

Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer

Author: Jim Riley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692284087
Category : Drum set
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you are a drummer looking to expand your knowledge of musical styles, Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer is the book for you. From pop to country, metal to jazz, and Latin to Motown, Jim Riley (drummer and musical director for Rascal Flatts) has crammed his considerable stage and studio experience into this amazing resource. The book includes 124 play-along tracks which were meticulously recorded with just the right musicians for each recording, creating an authentic and inspiring library. Tempo software and audio performance of each of the 318 grooves are also included making learning these grooves even easier. From beginner to advanced, this book truly has something for everyone. If you dream of taking your drumming to the next level, Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer is the book that can help you make that a reality. For the first time, groove tracks are now downloadable, so you'll have everything you need in one place.

The Best Beginner Drum Book

Author: Jared Falk
Publisher: Drumeo
ISBN: 1999151917
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description
If you want to have more fun on the drums, improve your skills faster, and play along to real music, then you need to build a solid foundation. The Best Beginner Drum Book gives you a clear path for getting started on the drums and skipping the frustrating obstacles that most new drummers face: setting up your kit, holding the drumsticks, learning notation, creating catchy beats and fills, learning musical styles, and playing your favorite songs.

Essential Styles for the Drummer and Bassist

Author: Steve Houghton
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739006931
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Essential Styles, Books 1 and 2 are two innovative book and play-along CD packages that teach 50 essential grooves from today's jazz and popular styles. The books include written-out charts of each selection and performance tips for both drums and bass. All of the grooves have been recorded with a rhythm section and woodwinds, with drums mixed on the left channel and bass on the right, so either instrument may be dialed out. In addition, many of the tracks contain open choruses of comping so any instrument can practice playing solos Essential Styles emphasizes the most important aspects of solid group playing---locking-in between the drummer and bassist--- providing a strong rhythmic foundation and creating an authentic feel for whatever the style demands.

The Best Double Bass Drum Book Ever

Author: Jim Holland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780967361154
Category : Drum
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description
(Book). Modern Drummer magazine gave this must-have drum book a four-star rating! It features 616 of the best double bass drum patterns you have ever heard or played and is presented in an easy-to-read format. Perfect for every drummer with two bass drum pedals! It includes 2 CDs featuring tracks for every pattern included in the book.