Big Band Drumming at First Sight: Book & Online Audio/PDF

Author: Steve Fidyk
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739078822
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With Big Band Drumming at First Sight, Steve Fidyk offers a comprehensive approach to improve sight-reading skills in a big band setting. With advice on how to accompany different musical forms and playing styles, Fidyk gives detailed information that will strengthen your ability to recognize band figures and beat patterns quickly and easily. The companion play-along recording features 10 arrangements of varying styles with beat and figure examples extracted from each score that are looped or repeated several times for thorough study. Big Band Drumming at First Sight will be an invaluable tool in helping you to become a better sight-reader! Read, listen, study, and learn through Steve's experience on what it takes to look at a drumset part once, and know how to deliver the musical goods with confidence! It was love at first sight when I first encountered this book. Here is a great resource that is focused on sight-reading big band charts correctly the first time. -Percussive Notes Rather than offering exercises in speedy note reading, the volume covers the fine art of chart interpretation with useful advice and clear illustrations. -Jeff Potter, Modern Drummer

Alfred's Kid's Drumset Course

Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739038253
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Three irresistible drum experts---a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a friendly alligator---keep students' attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help make learning music fun! This full-color book is specifically designed with attention-grabbing illustrations for use with kids at the elementary level. 48 pages.

Alfred's Drum Method

Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739036365
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
"Rudimental studies, roll studies, reading studies, actual drum parts, contest solos, bass drum & cymbals"--Cover.

How to Play Drums in a Big Band

Author: Rich Thompson
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9783892211051
Category : Big band music
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correct in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Drums in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples, and a play-along CD to help you put it all together. The repertoire covers many jazz styles, from Basie to Latin and African-influenced music to ECM and contemporary jazz (the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bob Brookmeyer, etc.).

The Fusion Drummer

Author: Murray Houllif
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457409905
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 20

Book Description
Contains hip beats in the styles of Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Harvey Mason, Lenny White and many more.

Alfred's Kid's Drum Course, Bk 2

Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739043837
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
A fun method that teaches how to play rhythms and songs on a variety of drums and sound sources, including many simple, inexpensive objects found around the home. With the accompanying CD that lets the student hear how the music should sound, each lesson is explained in plain language that's easy to understand.

The Art of Bop Drumming

Author: John Riley
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780898988901
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Presents the essential elements of bop drumming demonstrated through concise exercises and containing ideas to help understand what to play and how to play it and why, as well as an explanation of how the drummer functions in a group.

The Teaching of Instrumental Music

Author: Richard J. Colwell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040153534
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 880

Book Description
The Teaching of Instrumental Music, Sixth Edition, introduces music education majors to basic instrumental pedagogy for the instruments and ensembles commonly found in the elementary and secondary curricula. It focuses on the core competencies required for teacher certification in instrumental music, with the pervasive philosophy to assist teachers as they develop an instrumental music program based on understanding and respecting all types of music. Parts I and II focus on essential issues for a successful instrumental program, presenting first the history and foundations, followed by effective strategies in administrative tasks and classroom teaching. Parts III, IV, and V are devoted to the skills and techniques of woodwind, brass and percussion, and string instruments. In all, The Teaching of Instrumental Music is the complete reference for the beginning instrumental teacher, commonly retained in a student’s professional library for its unique and comprehensive coverage. This Sixth Edition includes: Streamlined language and improved layout throughout, making this edition more concise and accessible to students. Updated content throughout, including insights from current research for curriculum development, coverage of current law and policy changes that impact the classroom, contemporary motivational strategies, and more information on the history of African-American and all-female music ensembles. Updated references, photos, lists of artists, and online resources.

Rhythm Section Drumming

Author: Frank Corniola
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780634011450
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book/CD pack is a great workbook to promote musical togetherness in the rhythm section; its exercises give the drummer and bassist a unique opportunity to understand the thinking of each other. It covers rock, funk, Latin and Latin rock styles, and teaches how to develop original odd time rhythms. The last chapter of the book features arrangements of 10 songs for practice.

Drumset 101

Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739046937
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Drumset 101 is a contemporary approach to playing the drums by veteran authors Dave Black and Steve Houghton. Inside, aspiring drummers will find in-depth, easy-to-understand introductions to such topics as groove patterns, snare drum & bass drum independence, and drum fills in context. The book contains written charts for every tune, and a play-along CD with 40 multi-stylistic tracks that can be used to strengthen time keeping, improve ensemble playing, clarify phrasing and expand the player's knowledge of styles.