(Book). Originally released in 1967, this Joe Morello classic is once again available now with audio! The precursor to his two most widely used instructional books Master Studies and Master Studies II this book covers: techniques such as right and left hand grips, playing position, striking the snare drum & hi-hat and more; beginning exercises; drum beats; teacher's charts; graphic cutouts and more. Includes a foreword and an intro.
If you want to have more fun on the drums, improve your skills faster, and play along to real music, then you need to build a solid foundation. The Best Beginner Drum Book gives you a clear path for getting started on the drums and skipping the frustrating obstacles that most new drummers face: setting up your kit, holding the drumsticks, learning notation, creating catchy beats and fills, learning musical styles, and playing your favorite songs.
D. Mark Agostinelli is the man who defined the art of the modern rudiment. Writing the "Drum Rudiment Bible" he was able to create the first book that incorporated all known hybrid rudiments in existence. Studying with such greats as the legendary Mike Sgroi, Mark learned incredible technique for both hands utilizing drum rudiments. Mark is known as being one of the most influential music educators of his time through his devotional dedication to the art rudimental drumming. Now, Mark wrote "The 5 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment - The 5 Stroke Roll around the Drum Set", which is the ultimate book for developing your 5 Stroke Roll. Finally a book that is dedicated to the "The 5 Stroke Roll"This book has over 60 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity; all based around the 5 Stroke Roll. The 5 Stroke Roll is played as a 5 note sequence throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun!
This unique book is a state-of-the-art resource for developing total control of the 40 Percussive Arts Society rudiments with immediate results---and in a musical context. Each rudiment includes a collection of short exercises and solos, allowing the player to understand how each rudiment is put together and how it can be played in the most efficient and controlled manner utilizing the particular skills learned. The recordings include selected exercises with the rudiment solo and accompaniment for each, plus ten groove tracks for use with the exercises. For beginning to advanced players.
With over 850 rudimental patterns, Encyclopedia Rudimentia is the largest and most comprehensive resource on rudimental drumming ever compiled. There are hundreds more historical, international, and hybrid rudiments in this book than in any other percussive resource to date. Use the Encyclopedia to reference rudiments from all 4 of the world's leading rudimental cultures, Ancient Anglo-American Fife and Drum, Swiss Basler Trommeln, Scotch Pipe Band Drumming, and DCI Hybrid Drumming plus learn unique examples from the German, Dutch, and French military styles. Learn from the 19th century masters on both sides of the Atlantic, including Hazeltine, Ashworth, Potter, Hart, Strube, Bruce & Emmett, Sousa, and Rumrille & Holton. Then, see how interpretations changed in the 20th Century with master teachers like Wilcoxon and Moeller. Go further beyond the normal rudiments with nearly 550 DCI Hybrid Rudiments that stretch right into the 21st century. This is the largest single collection of Hybrids in print today. Finally, compare the Anglo-American experience with that of 5 other European countries with exotic rudiments rarely seen in the USA (and never all in one place). Inform your orchestral interpretations, enhance your chops, broaden your international and historical drumming context, and load up on new and exciting rhythms for fills, grooves, and solos on the drum set with a nearly endless supply of practice material. Encyclopedia Rudimentia will stay in your practice routine for years to come.
(Book). Culled from Bill Bachman's popular "Strictly Technique" articles in Modern Drummer magazine, this book will help players develop hands that are loose, stress free, and ready to play anything that comes to mind. The book is for everyone who plays with sticks, regardless of whether you're focusing primarily on drumset, orchestral percussion, or the rudimental style of drumming. Divided into three main sections Technique, Top Twelve Rudiments, and Chops Builders the book is designed to get you playing essential techniques correctly and as quickly as possible. Also includes a bonus section two-hand coordination and independence.
This is the new official rudiment list as adopted by the Percussive Arts Society. A video and recording performed by world champion snare drummer, Rob Carson, is included.
D. Mark Agostinelli is the man who defined the art of the modern rudiment. Writing the "Drum Rudiment Bible" he was able to create the first book in that incorporated all known hybrid rudiments in existence. Studying with such greats as the legendary Mike Sgroi, Mark learned incredible technique for both hands utilizing drum rudiments. Mark is known as being one of the most influential music educators of his time through his devotional dedication to the art rudimental drumming. Now, Mark wrote The Double Stroke Drum Rudiment - The Double Stroke Roll around the Drum Set, which is the ultimate book for developing your double stroke roll. Finally a book that is dedicated to the "Double Stroke Roll" 53 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity all based around the Double Stroke Roll. The Double Stroke Roll is played as a 16th note throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun! "A book that every drummer needs in his collection, to perfect the Double Stroke Roll." -Mike Stello "This book is like a fun journey that begins super easy and advances to extremely difficult as the pages turn. Perfect for all Levels." -Steven Montebello "D. Mark Agostinelli has done a wonderful job in putting this book together for drummers, both beginners and professionals. It should be part of every drummer's library." -Michael Brewer
Alan Dawson was a legendary drummer and educator, known for his work with the top artists in jazz as well as for his 18-year association with Berklee College of Music. This new text and online audio combination was put together by John Ramsay, a prominent drummer in his own right and a former student of Dawson's. The book contains all the important techniques and concepts that Alan Dawson embraced in his own playing and subsequently taught to his students. The recordings include some remastered audio examples from actual lessons taught by Dawson himself over the years. This is a highly comprehensive textbook from a jazz master.
Geoff is a passionate educator and performer, In this book he focuses on the expansion of both standard and hybrid drum corps rudiments. He will introduce a simple but effective method allowing the reader to master over 500 modern rudimental variations. For the beginner: This is a great introduction to names and families of the most used rudiments.For the advanced player: This will teach a method that not only creates hundreds of new variations but helps develop complete rudimental freedom.For the teacher: This is a great resource to use as a reference and to expanding a student's rudimental vocabulary.
