The commandments of R&B drumming

Author: Zoro
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
The Commandments of R&B Drumming is a historical and in-depth study of R&B drumming, from soul to funk to hip-hop, written by world-renowned session & live drummer Zoro (Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Sean Lennon). Topics include practice tips, developing the funky bass drum and hi-hat, creating and playing with loops, and what are considered the Ten Commandments of Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop (the top ten recordings from each era). This book not only pays homage to the R&B drummers of the past, but gives the reader a fortune of invaluable information both in history and playing. This newly revised 10th anniversary edition features updated information and loads of new photos and album artwork throughout. It includes a play-along recording featuring various styles of R&B, and also includes an R&B history tree. 160 pages covering every imaginable angle, nook, and cranny of R&B for only $25.99! The book was voted the #1 educational drum book in the world by Modern Drummer magazine's Readers Poll and also deemed a must-have for the soulful drummer," by Traps Magazine. "Zoro's book is a milestone achievement and the most comprehensive book on the subject of R&B drumming I have ever seen." -Vinnie Colaiuta "I consider Zoro's book an essential investment!" -Dennis Chambers"

The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle

Author: Zoro
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470622548
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle is the first book dedicated exclusively to learning about and playing the half-time shuffle. Complete with historical analysis and overviews of the lineage of the style, the book will equip drummers with all of the necessary tools needed to conquer one of the most beloved, yet mystifying, grooves in drumming history. The book features photos, album cover art, motivational quotes, recommended listening, as well as transcriptions of the most definitive half-time shuffle grooves. Gain insight and wisdom from Zoro, one of the legendary masters of R&B drumming, and master the language of the triplet---the foundation of all shuffles. The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle is highly innovative, informative, inspirational, and is sure to be a classic!

Deal

Author: Bill Kreutzmann
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250033799
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 397

Book Description
A ground-breaking rock and roll memoir by one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead

The Drum Recording Handbook

Author: Bobby Owsinski
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1423443438
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 171

Book Description
Manuals

The Cambridge Companion to the Drum Kit

Author: Matt Brennan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108489834
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 283

Book Description
An approachable introduction to the drum kit, drummers, and drumming, and the key debates surrounding the instrument and its players.

Funk Drumming

Author: Jim Payne
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1610654463
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
Modern funk drumming explained! Rock, Latin, Samba, and Blues rhythms have evolved and melded into what is known today as funk drumming. This book is designed for teachers and intermediate to advanced drum students. A basic knowledge of quarter note and eighth note rhythms is all that is you need to begin this book. Simple to complex rhythms are presented in a progressive manner.

Stick Control

Author: George Lawrence Stone
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457433761
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it one of the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving "control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination," with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand. This indispensable book for drummers of all types includes hundreds of basic to advanced rhythms and moves through categories of single-beat combinations, triplets, short roll combinations, flam beats, flam triplets and dotted notes, and short roll progressions.

Rhythmic Composition: Featuring the Music of Porcupine Tree

Author: Gavin Harrison
Publisher: Hudson Music
ISBN: 9781480365735
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Miscellaneous Percussion Music - Mixed Levels

The Roots of Rock Drumming

Author: Daniel Glass
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781480344778
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Miscellaneous Percussion Music - Mixed Levels

On the Beaten Path

Author: Rich Lackowski
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739047392
Category : Drum
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn to play the most legendary drum beats and solos ever recorded! This book is your essential guide to the biggest & best drummers to ever grace the instrument, the music they played, the gear they used, and the drummers that influenced them. Pick up your copy today! Includes: * Authentic transcriptions and easy-to-follow lessons for 85 of the most legendary beats and solos ever recorded * Insight into the history and development of Funk, Alternative/Punk Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Jam Band, Fusion, Jazz, and Reggaeplus a listing of essential recordings for each genre * An audio CD containing all the beats and solos presented in the book * Dozens of amazing photos * 250 pages! *****Drummers include: * Travis Barker * Carlton Barrett * Carter Beauford * Jason Bittner * John Bonham * Danny Carey * Billy Cobham * Tr Cool * Stewart Copeland * Lowell "Sly" Dunbar * Jon Fish