Jungle/drum 'n' bass for the acoustic drum set

Jungle/drum 'n' bass for the acoustic drum set
Author: Johnny Rabb
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2001
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757990250

"Jungle/drum 'n' bass is a high-energy, fast-paced new trend of music heard in commercials, on soundtracks, and in clubs around the world. This book and two-CD package is a must for all drummers wanting to explore the world of electronically produced jungle/drum 'n' bass grooves! If you are new to jungle, this book will open the door to new grooves, loops, and sounds on the acoustic drum set. It also provides a wealth of exercises, transcriptions, and sound applications to achieve the feel and style of these futuristic beasts."--From back cover

Rhythm & Meter Patterns

Rhythm & Meter Patterns
Author: Gary Chaffee
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1994-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769234694

Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for developing the kinds of skills necessary for drumset performance. Rhythm and Meter Patterns introduces the student to a wide range of rhythmic and metric possibilities, including odd rhythms, mixed meters, polyrhythms, and metric modulation.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2003
Genre: Drum
ISBN: 9781592571628

Covers the history of drumming, different drum types, how to care for them, and basic skills and tips for playing different types of music.

Linear Time Playing

Linear Time Playing
Author: Gary Chaffee
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1993-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769233697

An introduction to linear time playing. The first section contains basic exercises for linear playing skills: voice coordination, dynamic balance, accenting, and more. The second section deals with the development of time feels in the linear style, including 4/4, half-time, shuffle, and odd meter feels.

The Drummer's Bible

The Drummer's Bible
Author: Mick Berry
Publisher: See Sharp Press
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 193727621X

Updated to include 50 additional grooves, this encyclopedic book and two-CD set contains more than 450 musical examples in standard notation, showing grooves and practical variations. Overviews of the history and development of almost all popular music styles are covered alongside innumerable helpful performance tips. The two accompanying CDs feature performances of nearly 200 of the grooves, including every primary style example, all performed both with and without a click track. Styles covered include blues, rock, jazz, reggae, country, klezmer, ska, samba, punk, surf, heavy metal, latin rock, and funk; virtually every style a performing drummer will ever need to play is in there. This revised second edition also includes an updated bibliography and discography, as well as more historical information about the individual styles.

Modern Reading Text in 4/4

Modern Reading Text in 4/4
Author: Louis Bellson
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1963
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457466373

This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.

Technique Patterns

Technique Patterns
Author: Gary Chaffee
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1994-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769234786

Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for developing the kinds of skills necessary for drumset performance. In Technique Patterns, the student is challenged with a variety of routines designed to increase technical facility in the hands and feet. Included are exercises on finger control, endurance, multiple-note playing, hand-foot combinations, and more.

Sticking patterns

Sticking patterns
Author: Gary Chaffee
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1994-04
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780769234762

Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for developing the kinds of skills necessary for drumset performance. In Sticking Patterns, Gary's unique approach to the use of stickings on the set is explored. Completely different from the rudiments, Gary's system is designed specifically for drumset performance, both for creating time feels as well as for filling and soloing. Also included are sections on accented single stokes, as well as the use of double strokes on the set.

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 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.