The Erskine Method for Drum Set

The Erskine Method for Drum Set
Author: Peter Erskine
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2004
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739035412

Includes drumset basics, the grip, chart reading and interpretation, warm-up exercises and over 300 beats to practise, complete charts to play along with the DVD and tips and instructions for playing fills, comping, soloing, ensemble playing and using brushes. --book cover.

Essential Drum Fills

Essential Drum Fills
Author: Peter Erskine
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2008-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739052808

Essential Drum Fills is a collection of fills that Peter Erskine has enjoyed hearing and /or playing over the years. The book includes over 500 drum fills in a variety of styles and ensembles, as well as multiple examples, transcriptions and drum charts. Comes with online audio demonstrations and play-alongs. Music PDF files are also included.

Peter Erskine

Peter Erskine
Author: Peter Erskine
Publisher: 21st Century Publications
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1987
Genre: Music
ISBN:

Miscellaneous Percussion Music - Mixed Levels

The Drumset Musician (Music Instruction)

The Drumset Musician (Music Instruction)
Author: Rick Mattingly
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 118
Release: 1997-04-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476824916

(Percussion). This beginning- to intermediate-level book contains hundreds of practical, usable beats and fills. It teaches how to apply a variety of patterns and grooves to the actual performance of songs. The audio includes demos and 14 play-along tracks covering rock, blues and pop styles, with detailed instructions on how to create exciting, solid drum parts. It's the most realistic and fun! way to learn drums.

Alfred's Kid's Drumset Course

Alfred's Kid's Drumset Course
Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2005-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780739038253

Three irresistible drum experts---a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a friendly alligator---keep students' attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help make learning music fun! This full-color book is specifically designed with attention-grabbing illustrations for use with kids at the elementary level. 48 pages.

Drumset 101

Drumset 101
Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2007
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739046937

Drumset 101 is a contemporary approach to playing the drums by veteran authors Dave Black and Steve Houghton. Inside, aspiring drummers will find in-depth, easy-to-understand introductions to such topics as groove patterns, snare drum & bass drum independence, and drum fills in context. The book contains written charts for every tune, and a play-along CD with 40 multi-stylistic tracks that can be used to strengthen time keeping, improve ensemble playing, clarify phrasing and expand the player's knowledge of styles.

The Drum Set Smart Book

The Drum Set Smart Book
Author: Steve Fidyk
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2010-12-29
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610652754

Full of essential tips and exercises to improve a drummer's most important techniques, the Drumset SMART (Style-Mechanics-Applications-Routines-Tips) book is a text with easy to understand terminology. Steve explains the mechanics and musical aspects of drumming as if he were teaching a lesson one on one. Whether you are just beginning your studies, or are an experienced player, this SMART book to drumset can be used as a resource for instant solutions at your finger tips. Companion CD is included.

The Art of Bop Drumming

The Art of Bop Drumming
Author: John Riley
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1994
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780898988901

Presents the essential elements of bop drumming demonstrated through concise exercises and containing ideas to help understand what to play and how to play it and why, as well as an explanation of how the drummer functions in a group.

The Drum Set Crash Course

The Drum Set Crash Course
Author: Russ Miller
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1996-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781576235225

This book covers the essential foundations and grooves that will prepare the drummer for a variety of musical situations encountered on the average professional gig. Designed to be an encyclopedia of many drumming styles, The Drum Set Crash Course covers Afro-Cuban and Brazilian, blues, country, hip hop, jazz, reggae, rock, and much more.