General Percussion Reference and Methods

A New Approach to Learn Traditional Afro-Cuban and Latin American Rhythms on Drums This bilingual book presents a new systematic approach to playing Latin American rhythms. It'll help you develop your coordination and independence, and play superimposed rhythms. Designed for drummers who are eager to take their playing to the next level, the book is divided into 16-week lessons – making it perfect for use as a semester course for high schoo...

This book - for drumset - covers a large variety of styles that drummers are called upon to play over the course of their careers. This handy guide makes it easy to practice and be prepared to play any of a number of styles, from blues, blues shuffles, rock, heavy metal, hip-hop, to reggae, calypso, waltz, bolero, bossa nova, disco, funk, ska, soca, merengue, march, and many others. Each style is described and then illustrated in standard notatio...

The Yamaha Advantage contains exercises specifically designed to teach students how to play with correct note lengths, line direction and proper phrasing using the greatest music ever written. The Yamaha Advantage is an innovative approach to band instruction that focuses on musicianship from day one. This comprehensive method exceeds the national standards for arts education. All styles emphasizing classical music and proven technique studies...

The Yamaha Advantage is the perfect way to begin instrumental music instruction. The first few pages reinforce tone production with shape notes and gradually move to traditional music notation. The educational process is enhanced with chorales, technique studies, familiar music from all cultures, great classical themes, special advantage exercises and musical ensemble experiences. The Yamaha Advantage is the only band curriculum with its own stud...

Alfred's Kid's Drum Course is a fun method that teaches you to play rhythms and songs on a variety of drums and sound sources, including many simple, inexpensive objects found around your home. With an accompanying CD that always lets you hear how the music should sound, each lesson is explained in plain language that's easy to understand. Plus, you get to learn from three irresistible drum experts - a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a f...

A System for Musical Expression Following up and expanding on the concepts presented in his best-selling DVD of the same name, Benny here brings forth a wealth of practice material for drummers of all styles and levels, presented in a beautifully illustrated book with a timeless, classic look. The Language of Drumming Book teaches a complete system for achieving freedom of expression on the drumset. Benny's approach is a practical method that is ...

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 MP3 CD features 10 arrangements of varying style with beat and figure examples e...

Exercises for Moving Around the Drumset By following the series of progressive exercises laid out here, drummers who already possess a substantial level of solo skills ? but who want to add a greater degree of rhythmic and visual interest to their solo work ? will better understand the technique, and develop a good measure of facility on their own. This bestselling Modern Drummer book now comes complete with a disc featuring 240 .mp3 exampl...

Bob Gatzen shares his vast knowledge of sound production and design in this comprehensive and practical approach to drum tuning. The method is simple, straightforward and effective for all styles and all levels. With this DVD, you will get the sound out of your instrument that you have been looking for.

This enjoyable and challenging exercise system will elevate your body toentirely new levels of coordination and independence on the drumset.With the use of ostinatos, you will work your way, step by step, througha well-organized system of common patterns and rhythms for each handand foot.Not only will Drumset Coordinationunlock your muscles, it will open your mind to many new possibilities ofdrumset playing and will help you realize your full mus...

In order to achieve success, students must enjoy the music they're playing ? and here's the collection of tunes that everyone will love! First Performance Plus includes 13 Songs for Beginning Band - Grades 0.5 to 1.5 - that represent a variety of musical styles such as rock, swing, marches, and traditional folk songs. Each piece was composed or arranged especially for first and second year band students to provide a repertoire of varied, fun, and...

Series: Instructional/Drum/DVD Format: DVD Author : Justin Spencer Recycled Percussion drummer Justin Spencer executes and explains the fundamental stretching and workout routines specific to improving your drumming. He isolates muscle groups that fatigue easily for drummers and demonstrates techniques for increasing stamina. Spencer also discusses his own experience with injury, the impact on his drumming career and the strategies that enabl...