Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/cd set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Dave Hazeltine on piano with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Paul Gill on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, ...
Exact transcription, as played by Kenny Washington, plus 21 drum lead sheets. See and hear how a well known drummer phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the CD. Play along with one of todays finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. Use the book/CD sets for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet. If you are more a...
The most comprehensive drum set text available. Written by world-renown performer and clinician Ed Soph, this book provides an intelligent and practical approach to drum set playing for performers at any level.
Category: Drum Set Beginner Methods Item: 121669 Grade: Price: $14.95 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
First Place for Jazz is a comprehensive jazz curriculum built from the ground up — essential for implementing the jazz ensemble curriculum. The book is divided into three sections by key: Concert Bb, F, and Eb. Within each section the major, Mixolydian, Dorian, and blues scales and correlated chords of that key are introduced through Jazz Starters, Rhythm Section Spotlights, and Rhythm Sectionals. These enrichments prepare students to play each of the 12 original grade 1-2 Jazz Ensemble Charts an...
NAMM Best in Show award, this release showcases astonishing technique, power, and musicality. Peter's experience working with artists as diverse as Styx, Brian Wilson, Spinal Tap, Eric Marienthal, Peter Cetera, John Wetton, Steve Cole, and The Falling Wallendas ensures that you'll learn more than just the technical aspects of drumming.
Category: Drum Set Studies - DVD/Video Item: 081119 Grade: Price: $29.95 Availability: Usually Ships in 24 Hours
Let's face it, we all practice in front of the TV sometimes, so why not make the best of it? The Couch Potato Drum Workout is a fun, straightforward, no-frills approach to building drum technique while watching your favorite TV show or just vegging out on the couch. It's perfect for drummers of all levels and styles looking to develop power, speed, and endurance. Learn how to turn your couch into a practice drumset, and how to use your relaxation time in the most efficient and productive way poss...
The Drum Set Styles Encyclopedia is a non-comprehensive introduction to essential styles and time-feels for drummers. This book and CD package features over 50 essential styles and time-feels, and is a must-have for drummers of all levels; perfect for the aspiring freelances or any versatile-minded player.
Category: Drum Set Beginner Methods Item: 080142 Grade: Price: $22.95 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
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.). Includes: • A Doll • Basie's Blues • Morn...
A complete book dedicated to the analysis and applications of flams. The first half of the book describes in clear detail the grace note placement and the effects it has on the flam regarding time, sound and pulse. Rudimental flam studies and applications are also studied in great depth. The second half of the book discusses the flam's evolution to the drumset in rock, funk, jazz, and Afro-Cuban styles, both in actual beats and fills. With the clear explanations and chop building exercises provid...
The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. Now you can experience both Step 1 and Step 2 together for the first time on DVD.
Category: Drum Set Studies - DVD/Video Item: 059147 Grade: Price: $19.99 Availability: Ships in 6 to 9 Days
This remarkable three-disc set - two DVDs and a play-along CD - takes a unique look at the art of playing with brushes. Brush masters Billy Hart, Eddie Locke, Joe Morello, Charli Persip, and Ben Riley, join drumming greats, Adam Nussbaum and Steve Smith,as they demonstrate and discuss their distinctive brush styles.
Category: Drum Set Studies - DVD/Video Item: 092359 Grade: Price: $29.99 Availability: Ships in 6 to 9 Days
Steve White has put together a collection of his favorite exercises and rudiment combinations that he has worked on and is still practicing to continually improve and develop his drumming. In collaboration with UK drummer Russ Tarley, they have collated all the elements Steve has practiced over the years into this book to form a practical approach to using these concepts to help any drummer develop their skill set around the kit. This includes Steve's favorite rudiment applications, systems for d...
Garey Williams' new book "The Drummer's Guide to Big Band" sets out a highly-organized game plan for tackling the demands of the big band drum chair. In addition to a thorough explanation of charts, grooves, song forms, set-ups and other figures, the book includes a multimedia disc with both video and audio examples. - Daniel Glass Included are discussions, MP3 Audio and DVD video demonstrations on: Chart reading checklist: style, road map, ink; Playing big band set-ups that will clearly and eff...
This book will help you gain a musical approach to four-limb grooves. It contains exercises to develop the five most important left-foot hi-hat patterns in contemporary rock, R&B, country, and pop grooves. There are also extensive practice guidelines, including a practice chart and a discussion of pedal technique. Designed for the high-level beginner to intermediate drummer, The Hi-Hat Foot will give you a whole library of great new grooves to help you become an outstanding, musical drummer.
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Learn to play the drums and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with a newly revised edition of this exciting method from Alfred Music. This edition features an all-new DVD presented by educator/performer Johnny O'Reilly, that correlates directly with the book. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various drum types and the sounds they create, playing basics, proper drumstick grips, and g...
Designed for anyone just learning to play the drumset, this comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's method is based on years of teaching drum students of all ages. The two books included in this complete edition both includes hour of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette! Lessons in Book 1 include: drum setup & fundamentals tuning & maintenance basic music reading grips & strokes coordination & basic techniques basic beats fo...
Designed for anyone just learning to play the drumset, this comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide is based on years of teaching drum students of all ages. It includes hours of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette! Lessons include: drum setup & fundamentals tuning & maintenance basic music reading grips & strokes coordination & basic techniques basic beats for many styles of music 8th notes, 16th notes, dotted notes ...
Designed for anyone just learning to play the drumset, Book 2 of this instruction method continues building on the fundamentals from Book 1 and moves forward into more challenging styles and techniques. Includes hours of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette. Lessons include: limb independence ù half-time grooves ù syncopation ù funk grooves ù ghost notes ù jazz drumming ù chart reading ù drum soloing ù brush playing ù and much more.
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A collection of studies on rock, jazz, and Latin rhythms designed to increase a drummer's versatility. Each study contains basic rhythms plus practical variations---all proven successful in numerous playing situations. Includes John's phrasing techniqueswhich are applied to all the rhythms. With discography and audio, this revised and updated method provides a perfect base for the teacher and student to help focus on the three main genres of music.
Category: Drum Set Studies - Book Item: 020757 Grade: Price: $24.95 Availability: Ships in 6 to 9 Days