(Drum Instruction). This group of unique and musical etudes focuses on every aspect of syncopation for the intermediate and advanced player. Here you will find an extensive set of etudes that include syncopation with quarter and eighth notes, eighth and sixteenth notes, and triplets. Moreover, the etudes are presented in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4 3/8 and 5/8 time. Never before has there been such an in-depth presentation of the topic. If you want to develop greater skill in reading syncopation, this exceptional book is a must in the library of any serious drummer.
(Drum Instruction). Drumset Syncopation picks up where beginning drum methods leave off, providing the intermediate drumset player with practical studies that can be applied to real-life playing situations. Built on the syncopated rhythms that form the basis of popular music, the book explores beats and fills in a variety of styles, including: basic rock, funk, bossa nova, samba, reggae, blues, shuffles, country/gospel and jazz. This indispensible book is filled with info that will take you from the practice room to the stage!
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Proficiency as a drummer has always come from great hand dexterity. However, with the introduction of modern drumming techniques, it has become increasingly necessary to gain complete independence of both the hands and feet. With various rhythmic exercises in easy-to-read notation, 4-Way Coordination is designed to guide the drummer from simple patterns to advanced polyrhythms. Through the study of this method book, the student will gain invaluable listening skills and techniques that will provide insight to drumming in all styles.
Polyrhythmic Studies for Snare Drum is a compilation of 35 etudes and 26 solos for intermediate and advanced levels. It is designed to encompass several phases of music for the snare drum as well as to develop the minds and hands to perform both common and uncommon meters. The first section of the book contains an analysis of polyrhythms and abnormal groups; if studied carefully, this section will help in building a solid foundation of understanding so that polyrhythmic and odd group figures may be executed with little difficulty.
One of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with challenging and stimulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.
In Modern Etudes and Studies for the Total Percussionist, band director and percussionist Chris Colaneri lays out a comprehensive system of total percussion education. The lessons are gleaned from interviews, research, and the nearly two decades he has spent directing middle school band and percussion ensembles. Where the first edition of the book addressed total percussion education for the seventh-grade student and included simple audio examples and practice tracks, this expanded second edition meets needs of sixth- through eighth-grade percussion students, helping them develop intermediate skills for future participation in a high school or extracurricular band setting. Music examples throughout are carefully sized for easy reading, and students will find more information about equipment they should own, world percussion techniques, and famous percussionists. Developed with the practical needs of percussion teachers in mind,Modern Etudes has been extensively classroom tested and provides key teaching aids that will be welcomed by every band director. These include a curriculum guide and practice assignment sheets for all three grades; practice tips; and exercises and etudes for snare, mallet, set, and timpani. Recordings and practice tracks are available on the book's companion website.
