Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset
Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset

Author: Duduka da Fonseca

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1993-10

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780769209876

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A solid and extremely valuable guide to applying traditional Brazilian rhythms to drumset. It delves into the complexities of Brazilian rhythms and also helps explain the background and influences of the rich musical history of Brazil. Includes samba, partito alto, bossa nova, baiao, caterete, maracatu, marcha, and frevo.

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

Author: Steve Fidyk

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739078822

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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

Dust & Grooves
Dust & Grooves

Author: Eilon Paz

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 1607748703

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A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.

Complete Funk Drumming Book
Complete Funk Drumming Book

Author: Jim Payne

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-09

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1610655036

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This is the most complete presentation of today's popular funk drumming style available. This book takes you from the very roots of rock and rhythm`n'blues drumming to the highly complex, multidirectional funk styles of today. He also details certain subtleties heretofore only a seasoned veteran would understand. While most drum instruction book concentrate on developing technique, reading ability, or independent coordination, this unique book accurately documents what is hip in rock`n'roll drumming today. the contents are geared to prepare the student for survival in a live playing situation. the book is a valid representation of what people want to hear from a drummer in a working situation - live or in the studio. It contains exercises drawn from many different influences covering coordination, rhythms, patterns, and phrasing.

Brazilian Popular Music and Citizenship
Brazilian Popular Music and Citizenship

Author: Idelber Avelar

Publisher: Duke University Press

Published: 2011-05-09

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 082234906X

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Covering more than one hundred years of history, this multidisciplinary collection of essays illuminates the important links between citizenship, national belonging, and popular music in Brazil.

The Post-Bop Drum Book
The Post-Bop Drum Book

Author: Mike Clark

Publisher: Hudson Music

Published: 2020-03-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781540090768

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4-Way Coordination
4-Way Coordination

Author: Marvin Dahlgren

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1999-10-23

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 1457466406

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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.