Blues Drums Method
Blues Drums Method

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-06-08

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 161911626X

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Blues Drums, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, contains over 250 examples of blues drum patterns and technique-building exercises! Subjects covered in this book are: The History of Blues Drumming; Choosing YourInstrument and Getting Your Sound; Exercises for Development of Technique (Sticking and foot patterns specific to playing blues); Blues Shuffles & Swing Beats, Slow Blues, Ballads and the Triplet Groove (12/8 Time); Blues Rhumba, Calypso Beats and Samba Feel; Two-Beat/Cut Time; Early Rock 'n' Roll and Surf Beats; New Orleans, Soul and Funk Influences; and Build-ups & Fills. This book is accompanied by an online audio recording of all examples played on the drums with the backing of the School of the Blues All-Star Band. It is recommended that you also purchase Blues Drums Play-Along Trax to have full- length play-along trax for you to apply what you learn in this book. Includes access to online audio

Tony Coleman - Authentic Blues Drumming
Tony Coleman - Authentic Blues Drumming

Author: Tony Coleman

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 149504940X

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(Drum Instruction). As drummer for the legendary B.B. King and countless other blues, soul, rock and pop artists, Tony Coleman has spent a lifetime refining his brilliant, wide-ranging drum skills and knowledge. And now, in this exclusive full-length video and book, Tony shares his invaluable wisdom on the often-overlooked art of the blues shuffle. Featuring loads of shuffles styles, blues variations, concepts, tips and much more, this intimate video lesson also includes a book of transcriptions detailing all of the main video examples.

All Music Guide to the Blues
All Music Guide to the Blues

Author: Vladimir Bogdanov

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 772

ISBN-13: 9780879307363

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Reviews and rates the best recordings of 8,900 blues artists in all styles.

The Drummer's Toolbox
The Drummer's Toolbox

Author: Brandon Toews

Publisher: Drumeo

Published: 2019-11-04

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1999151941

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The ultimate guide to drumming styles by the co-author of the best-selling instructional book The Best Beginner Drum Book. Brandon Toews and Drumeo present... THE DRUMMER'S TOOLBOX! The Drummer's Toolbox presents drummers of all skill levels with the most comprehensive introduction to 100 different drumming styles from the past century. This ultimate guide includes more than 900 groove examples, as well as listening suggestions for 1000 recommended recordings. Throughout the book, drummers will also learn about the history of each drumming style, effective techniques for playing them, and how to break down different grooves limb-by-limb. The Drummer's Toolbox is for any drummer who's serious about expanding their musical vocabulary and becoming more versatile behind the drum-set. You will learn how to play: - Rock: Surf Rock, Progressive Rock, Punk Rock... - Jazz: 4/4 Swing, Up-Tempo Swing, Contemporary Jazz... - Blues: Texas Blues, Chicago Blues, Flat Tire Shuffle... - Country: Train Beat, Two-Step, Rockabilly... - Soul & Funk: Motown, Neo-Soul, New Orleans Funk... - Metal: Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Metalcore... - Electronic: Hip-Hop, Drum and Bass, Trap... - Afro-Cuban: Mambo, Nanigo, Songo... - Afro-Brazilian: Samba, Marcha, Bossa Nova... - Afro-Caribbean: Merengue, Reggae, Zouk... - And many more!

Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer
Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

Author: Ted Reed

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1457412195

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Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. Created exclusively to address syncopation, it has earned its place as a standard tool for teaching beginning drummers syncopation and strengthening reading skills. This book includes many accented eighths, dotted eighths and sixteenths, eighth-note triplets and sixteenth notes for extended solos. In addition, teachers can develop many of their own examples from it.

Jazz & Blues Drumming
Jazz & Blues Drumming

Author: Rob Leytham

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-04

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1610650697

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This drumset book was written not only to teach the student the left and right hand independence required to play jazz, but also to illustrate how the percussionist's left hand can play in a more melodic style. Includes sections of exercises to develop swing patterns, left-handed melodic triplets, swing patterns in 12/8 time plus a section of fairly advanced solos combining all of the previously taught elements. Written in standard drumset notation. Audio available online.

Alfred's Drum Method
Alfred's Drum Method

Author: Dave Black

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780739036365

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"Rudimental studies, roll studies, reading studies, actual drum parts, contest solos, bass drum & cymbals"--Cover.

New Orleans Jazz and Second Line Drumming
New Orleans Jazz and Second Line Drumming

Author: Herlin Riley

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780897249218

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This book is based on performances and transcriptions from the DCI music videos Herlin Riley: Ragtime & beyond, and Johnny Vidacovich: Street beats modern applications. Additional interviews and essays on: Baby Dodds, Vernel Fournier, Ed Blackwell, James Black and Freddie Kohlman, Smokey Johnson, David Lee, and bassist Bill Huntington.

The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary as Taught by Alan Dawson
The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary as Taught by Alan Dawson

Author: John Ramsay

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1998-10

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780769265247

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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.

Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer
Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer

Author: Jim Riley

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780692284087

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If you are a drummer looking to expand your knowledge of musical styles, Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer is the book for you. From pop to country, metal to jazz, and Latin to Motown, Jim Riley (drummer and musical director for Rascal Flatts) has crammed his considerable stage and studio experience into this amazing resource. The book includes 124 play-along tracks which were meticulously recorded with just the right musicians for each recording, creating an authentic and inspiring library. Tempo software and audio performance of each of the 318 grooves are also included making learning these grooves even easier. From beginner to advanced, this book truly has something for everyone. If you dream of taking your drumming to the next level, Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer is the book that can help you make that a reality. For the first time, groove tracks are now downloadable, so you'll have everything you need in one place.