The Total Rock Drummer

The Total Rock Drummer
Author: Mike Michalkow
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739052686

The Total Rock Drummer is a unique and exciting journey through the diverse world of rock drumming. Start with basic lessons in keeping a beat, and end up playing sophisticated fills and solos. This book features many of the styles that make rock drumming so challenging, yet rewarding, and is meant for all drummers---from beginners to advanced players. Learn everything from rockabilly and reggae to funk and progressive rock, plus actual drum beats from famous rock tunes by Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, The Police, Tool, Green Day, and more! This is the one place to get everything you need to make you a great rock drummer. Access to online audio demonstrating the examples in the book is included.

Realistic rock for kids

Realistic rock for kids
Author: Carmine Appice
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780757994609

"Learning to play drums has never been easier - it's all here so ..."--Page 4 of cover.

Ultimate Beginner Rock Drums Basics

Ultimate Beginner Rock Drums Basics
Author: Tom Brechtlein
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1996-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781576235614

The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing rock music. This book & CD package will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing rock drums. Topics include practice tips, note values, eighth- and sixteenth-note variations, the bass drum, fill ideas for each groove, open hi-hat technique, two-bar patterns, ride cymbal technique, rock ballads and shuffles, developing a groove with a bass player, three play-along charts, warm-ups and much more.

The Drum Book

The Drum Book
Author: Jeff Nicholls
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2008-12-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476854378

The Drum Book tells the story of the rock drum kit, from the moment Ringo Starr began to thrash his Ludwigs to the diverse styles of today's players. This expanded and updated edition celebrates in loving detail the music and the drummers that inspired change and invention, and in doing so, changed the sound of music forever.

The Best Beginner Drum Book

The Best Beginner Drum Book
Author: Jared Falk
Publisher: Drumeo
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1999151917

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.

Ultimate Beginner Blues Drums

Ultimate Beginner Blues Drums
Author: Tom Brechtlein
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1996-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781576236703

The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing blues music. This book & audio package will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing blues drums. Topics include practice tips, note values, shuffle patterns, slow blues patterns, alternate cymbal patterns for a shuffle, hi-hat coordination exercises, bass drum variations, blues rumba, the open hi-hat sound, the Steve Gadd Shuffle," new fill ideas, developing a groove with a bass player, four play-along charts and much more."

The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book

The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book
Author: Marc Schonbrun
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2003-08-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1605505315

Have you ever dreamed of playing lead guitar like John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Slash, and Eric Clapton? Perhaps you took a few lessons, but became frustrated and gave up. If so, The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book is for you. With easy-to-understand instruction, The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book provides you with everything you need to play all your favorite songs. You will learn the scales and chords found in all rock and blues songs, and master the unique techniques that define them. The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book also includes professional tips on: Inflection and phrasing Chord progression Alternate tuning, harmonics, and slide playing Transcription and ear training Equipment, such as electric guitars, straps, amplifiers, strings, and pedals Written in plain English by longtime professional guitarist and instructor Marc Schonbrun, The Everything Rock & Blues Guitar Book shows you how to play with your head as well as your hands.

Kid's Rock Drum Method

Kid's Rock Drum Method
Author: Dawn L Richardson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05-26
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780786688548

Are you a kid? Do you want to rock out on the drums? Dawn Richardson has written the book for you! Kid's Rock Drum Method is full of exercises and beats for the next rock star drummer. The book is geared towards younger drummers but is appropriate for older kids who are beginning too. The book is moderately paced, introducing concepts one at a time for an easy learning process. Includes access to online audio.

The Everything Rock & Blues Piano Book

The Everything Rock & Blues Piano Book
Author: Eric Starr
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2007-06-14
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1605502596

Written by an experienced musician, recording artist, and music journalist, The Everything Rock & Blues Piano Book with CD offers the basics of rock and blues piano playing in a fun, easy-to-follow manner. This practical guide is packed with advice on playing in this exciting style, including how to: play with soul; learn basic and advanced techniques for playing rock and roll; and perform 12 Bar Blues, Shuffle, and Boogie-Woogie. The accompanying audio CD includes over 50 examples of rock and blues piano, played by the author. Music lovers and students will enjoy learning the rich history and development of blues and rock music while mastering the art and science of piano playing.