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Rudiments In Rhythm by James Campbell (©2002)

Inspired by Wilcoxin's "Modern Rudimental Swing Solos," these 22 original solos were written for developing students as well as advanced drummers. Each solo combines rudiments with rhythmic phrasing in musical pieces that include:

40 PAS International Drum Rudiments, Contemporary Hybrid Rudiments, Interesting effects like crush rolls, back sticking, butt-end stabs and claw rolls, Rudimental solos that swing

ESSENTIAL DRUMSET METHOD by David Carol-Libman (©1999)

This book/CD pack from Mel Bay fills a gap for those looking to improve their reading skills and also offers a lot to chew on for those others looking for good new musicals ideas, including groupings of fives, sevens, nines and some strange phrasings of triplets and sixteenth notes. Also addresses, triplet exercises, practice ideas, alternative foot patterns, fives, sevens, nines, linear patterns, double stops, etc. Highly recommended.

Book with CD MB97058BCD $17.49

ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE FOR THE SNARE DRUM compiled by Raynor Carroll (©2000)

Bela Bartok Concerto for Orchestra / Ernest Bloch Schelomo / Alexander Borodin Polovetsian Dances / Claude Debussy Nocturnes / Zoltan Kodaly Hary Janos Suite / Carl Nielsen Concerto for Clarinet Symphony No. 5 / Sergei Prokofiev Lieutenant Kije, Suite Peter and the Wolf Symphony No. 5 / Maurice Ravel Alborada del Gracioso, Bolero, Daphnis and Chlor Suite No. 2, Rapsodie Espagnole / Nicolas Rimsky-Korsakov Capricio Espagnol, Scheherazade / Gioacchino Rossini La Gazza Ladra Overture / William Schuman New England Triptych, Symphony No. 3 / Dimitri Shostakovich Festive Overture, Symphony No. 7, Symphony No. 10 / John Philip Sousa The Stars and Stripes Forever / Johann Strauss Emperor Waltzes / Igor Stravinsky Petrouchka (1911) Petrouchka (1947) 110 pages.

Reg. Price $17.95

CF BT-2503 $15.00

AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING by Glen Caruba (©1995)
Glen Caruba is a talented percussionist who has worked with Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby and others. This comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary styles of Afro-Cuban drumming will start the beginner out right and help professionals come up with new rhythms and ideas. While most of the patterns refer to congas, this book also addresses bongos, timbales, cowbell and djembe. Includes chapters on tuning the congas, hand techniques, notation of rhythm and practice exercises. Covers Tumbao, Bolero, Cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Guajira, Clave, Songo, Mozambique, Guanguanco, 6/8 clave, Rumba Columbia and African 6/8 rhythms. 55 pages of text as well as dozens of photographs detailing the hand techniques used to play the instruments.

BOOK with CD 182 $17.95

LINEAR TIME PLAYING by Gary Chaffee (©1993)

This is THE book to get for anybody into linear and/or Funk drumming. Any drummers into Gadd, Garibaldi or Bozzio (to name a few) will want to check into this stuff. From intermediate to advanced levels, this book provides exercises, inventive grooves, and always interesting beats that will keep you challenged and, better yet, get you flowing in a whole new style of playing. The exercises/patterns are always fun and, more often than not, turn out really funky. Excellent.

BOOK w/CD EL03839CD $21.95

RHYTHM & METER PATTERNS (REVISED)

by Gary Chaffee (©1976)
The four volume PATTERNS series by Gary Chaffee is one of the most contemporary and comprehensive drum methods available. Endorsed by many of today's top players, the books cover a wide range of materials, and will help students develop the kinds of skills necessary for drum set performance. The PATTERNS books are designed to be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. This book introduces the student to a range of rhythmic and metric possibilities, including odd rhythms, mixed meters, polyrhythms and metric modulation. 86 pages.

BOOK with CD REG. $24.95 EL03584CD $21.95

STICKING PATTERNS by Gary Chaffee (©1976)
The four volume PATTERNS series by Gary Chaffee is one of the most contemporary and comprehensive drum methods available. Endorsed by many of today's top players, the books cover a wide range of materials, and will help students develop the kinds of skills necessary for drum set performance. The PATTERNS books are designed to be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. This installment delves into Gary's approach to the use of stickings on the set is explored. Gary's system is designed specifically for drum set performance, both for creating time feels as well as for filling and soloing. Also includes sections on accented single strokes and the use of double strokes on the set, plus creative sticking patterns. Over 100 pages of text and exercises.

BOOK w/CD EL03585CD $21.95

TECHNIQUE PATTERNS by Gary Chaffee (©1980)
The four volume PATTERNS series by Gary Chaffee is one of the most contemporary and comprehensive drum methods available. Endorsed by many of today's top players, the books cover a wide range of materials, and will help students develop the kinds of skills necessary for drum set performance. The PATTERNS books are designed to be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. In this book, the student is challenged with a variety of routines designed to increase technical facility in the hands and the feet. Included are exercises for finger control, endurance, multiple note playing, hand/foot combinations and a lot more.

BOOK with CD REG. PRICE $24.95 EL03587CD $21.95

TIME FUNCTIONING PATTERNS by Gary Chaffee (©1980)
The four volume PATTERNS series by Gary Chaffee is one of the most contemporary and comprehensive drum methods available. Endorsed by many of today's top players, the books cover a wide range of materials, and will help students develop the kinds of skills necessary for drum set performance. The PATTERNS books are designed to be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. This installment includes materials dealing with Rock cymbal ostinatos, Jazz independence, and introduces you to the new linear phrasing concept developed by Gary.

BOOK w/CD REG. $24.95 EL03586CD $21.95

CHEAP TRICK - GREATEST HITS Transcribed Score

Note-for-note transcriptions for every instrument part played and vocal sung on 8 of Cheap Trick's finest: Dream Police • The Flame • Hello There • I Want You to Want Me • Stop This Game • Surrender • Tonight It's You • Voices. Includes tab for the guitar and bass parts. HL 672503

OUT OF PRINT

THE GREAT ROCK DRUMMERS OF THE SIXTIES by Bob Cianci (©1989)

A notable work covering all the greats from the 1960's world of rock drumming. This is a very thorough text, with 10 or more pages per drummer, featuring the likes of Dino Danelli, Carmine Appice, Mick Avory, John Barbata, Jerry Edmonton, Bobby Elliotttt, Kenney Jones, Keith Moon, Sandy Nelson, Ginger Baker, Hal Blaine, Mitch Mitchell, Ringo Starr & Charlie Watts. Also an 'honorable mention' section. Lots of old photos and transcribed examples of every drummer's playing. 207 pages.

673833 $17.95 OUT OF PRINT

IN THE POCKET by Dennis Chambers
This book/CD package provides insight into this extraordinary drummer, both as a soloist and in inspired performances with an all-star band. Dennis shows what it means to play "in the pocket" using classic P-Funk grooves & more. Companion to the (VH0130) video tape.

BOOK with CD MMBK0031CD $21.95

SERIOUS MOVES by Dennis Chambers
Dennis is one of the funkiest, most electrifying drummers in today's music. Here, in performance with a great band, and as a soloist, he displays his virtuosity and creativity. Several bass and drum grooves are isolated. Dennis discusses and demonstrates various soloing ideas and utilizes them in phenomenal solos. This is the comapnion book/CD package to the (VH0131) video.

BOOK w/CD MMBK0030CD $21.95

A MASTER'S APPROACH TO TIMBALES by Changuito (©1998)
This 112 page book, written in collaboration with Chuck Silverman, covers the history of timbales, setup and tuning, the clave, timbales with cowbells, independence exercises, fills and a lot, lot more. It covers Danzon, Abanico, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Pilon, Mozambique, Merensongo, Conga, 6/8 Rhythms, Timba Songo Laye and more.

A virtual encyclopedia of timbale styles, exercises and play alongs. This book is also a reader's poll winner for best percussion book.

BOOK with CD REG. $24.95 0111B $21.49

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES for the Modern Drummer by Jim Chapin (©1948 / 60th printing April '02)

SECTION I, PART A - Dotted Eighths and Sixteenths / PART B - Eights / PART C - Triplets / PART D - Sixteenths

SECTION II, PART A, B & C / Bass Drum / Hands and feet / Melodic exercises / Solo exercises / Be-Bop Fill Ins / Solos and more.

WB 0681B Reg. $24.95 FD Price $21.95

NEW BREED by Gary Chester (©1985)

Simply stated - this is one of those books that absolutely every drummer should own and study. This is absolutely the easiest, most comprehensive and, in my opinion, most efficient way of gaining the independence that all drummers need to have. It will not only improve your reading skills, it will quickly increase the coordination between all four limbs. This book is equally useful to players at any level, as the easiest exercises provide the basics for the newer drummers, and yet the more advanced "systems" will provide some good brain twists for even the most schooled players. If there's only ten titles in your drumming library, this book should definitely be one of them! 48 pages.

6631619 $8.95

NEW BREED II by Gary Chester (©1990)

The sequel to New Breed, this book lives up to its predecessor by ranking as a book that deserves to be owned by all drummers. There's enough material to keep you busy for a LONG time, and enough awkward syncopation to keep even the most "independent" amongst us challenged for hours! Great for those familiar with Gary's "systems" who are looking to continue on after the first book, or for New-comers (pun intended) who are looking for challenging new material to improve their drumming skills. Contains 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 12/8 exercises and many demanding studies in 4/4. 90 pages.

660125 $10.95

CHICAGO - TRANSCRIBED SCORES, VOLUME 1 (©1998)
This collection includes complete scores with note-for-note transcriptions for every instrument on 9 classic Chicago tunes: 25 or 6 to 4, Beginnings, Loneliness Is Just A Word, Make Me Smile, Now More Than Ever, Poem For The People, Questions 67 and 68, The Road and To Be Free.

REG. $24.95 672367 $21.95

CHICAGO - TRANSCRIBED SCORES, VOLUME 2 (©1998)
Full band transcriptions for 12 more Chicago hits: Call On Me, Canon, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Free, Just You 'n' Me, Man vs. Man: The End, No Tell Lover, Old Days, Once Upon A Time, Saturday In The Park plus (I've Been) Searching So Long.

672368 $21.95

MASTER TECHNIQUE BUILDERS FOR SNARE DRUM

by Anthony J. Cirone (©1982)
This unique book presents the actual daily practice routines used by 21 professionals. You'll learn the sticking exercises and warm-ups used by Louie Bellson, Anthony J. Cirone, Ralph Humphrey, Peter Magadini, Ed Soph, Joe Morello, and a host of others. Learn drum roll, flam, accent, speed and accuracy exercises as well as useful rudimental patterns. Each drummer also offers his personal tips and philosophies about practicing and warming up. 48 pages.

EL02897 $8.95

THE ORCHESTRAL SNARE DRUMMER by Anthony J. Cirone
A non-rudimental approach to the teaching of snare drum by a true master educator.

EL02766 $8.95

PORTRAITS IN RHYTHM by Anthony J. Cirone (©1966)

Considered one of the classics, this great snare drum book contains 50 etudes for snare. The purpose of this book is to prevent challenging and stimulating reading material to the intermediate and advanced percussion student, while at the same time exposing him/her to certain elements of musical form. Musicality is stressed to help separate the artist percussionists from the plain, old drummers. For those interested in fine tuning their skills, this is a time tested keeper. 54 pages.

HAB00101 $10.95

PORTRAITS IN RHYTHM - STUDY GUIDE by Anthony J. Cirone
This comprehensive study guide gives you the author's insight on how to maximize the exercises in each unit of Portraits In Rhythm. Contains detailed analysis of the first 25 etudes in the 'Portraits' book plus loads of useful tips, which aid in the execution of the given etudes.

EL03626 $9.95

EL03678 $5.95

CLASSIC ROCK FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS (©1997)
This book is designed from Musician's Institute performance workshops. Includes note-for-note transcribed scores and performance notes for All Right Now, Born To Be Wild, Get Back, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, Iron Man, Roxanne, Walk This Way, Start Me Up and others.

695136 $17.95

BY DESIGN by Billy Cobham (©1992)
This collection of charts is a selection of 5 titles from his latest release By Design. The compositions appear on the recording and in the book in two different ways. The recording contains the original version as recorded by Billy plus a version without drums. The music appears as a note for note transcription of what Billy played plus a chart version for one to play along with.

BOOK with CD EL03831CD $20.75

DIRECTIONS IN PERCUSSION by Billy Cobham
A collection of scores from Billy's recordings analyzed in depth, both in the book and on the CD. Billy addresses every song and also includes lead sheets.

BOOK with CD 3353A $28.75

BILLY COBHAM / Conundrum

Ultimate Play-Along Drum Trax

Jam with 6 revolutionary Billy Cobham charts! Recorded with the London Jazz Orchestra, matching books available for bass, guitar, keyborads & horns, mixed with and without drums, performance notes, includes 2CDs. Features songs from 'Spectrum:' Torpedo Flow, Stratus, Red Baron, On The Move, Conundrum and Eleuthera.

THE DRUMMER'S ALMANAC by Jon Cohan (©1998)

This book gives you a little of everything. It features interviews with name drummers, tuning and maintenance tips, a brief history of the drums, all 40 PAS International drum rudiments, some handy grooves, a day with Anton Fig, drummer jokes and everything else you need to know.

330237 $11.95

STAR SETS by Jon Cohan (©1995)

With a foreword by Bill Bruford, this one of a kind book traces the evolution of the drum AND the drummer. From the early days of New Orleans Jazz to today's mega stars of Rock and Fusion, Star Sets showcases the most influential players and their complete drum kits. Filled with original interviews, a stunning color photo gallery, and detailed diagrams of all their kits, this book is the definitive guide to the history of drum sets. Modern Drummer says "Author Jon Cohan has put together a book aimed right at the part of the drummer's brain that says, 'I play the coolest instrument in the world'. I couldn't agree more! Featured drummers include: Baby Dodds, Zutty Singleton, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Jo Jones, Buddy Rich, Sid Catlett, Sonny Greer, Dave Tough, Cozy Cole, Kenny Clarke, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Louie Bellson, Earl Palmer, Philly Jo Jones, Roy Haynes, Shelly Manne, Elvin Jones, Ringo Starr, Joe Morello, Hal Blaine, Motown Drummers, Ginger Baker, John Densmore, Mitch Mitchell, Clyde Stubblefield, Bernard Purdie, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Charlie Watts, Jim Keltner, Dennis Chambers, Airto Moreira, Bill Bruford, Chad Smith, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, Dave Abruzzese, Neil Peart, Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Simon Phillips, Tim Alexander & Alan White. Guarantee you'll absolutely love this book, there's fascinating text and absolutely hundreds of great photos. 135 pages.

REG. $22.95 330113 $19.95

The UnReeL Drum Book

BY VINNIE COLAIUTA, MARC ATKINSON, RANDY WALDMAN
Warner Bros. Publications

Finally, the book drummers have been craving for years: a detailed and thorough analysis of the playing of one of the greatest drumming legends ever, Vinnie Colaiuta. Musicians and teachers alike will love the analyses, transcriptions, and great music this book offers. The UnReel Drum Book contains a well thought out perspective, capturing every nuance that helps make a good drummer a great drummer. The opening exercises help build a solid foundation for studying and practicing the many rhythms and phrasing ideas found throughout the UnReel CD, which is also included. The drum solos have been sequenced and slowed down, allowing players to follow, play along, and fully comprehend the intricate details that make Vinnie's playing so unique. Each solo is followed by detailed analysis and exercises offering a path to a full and complete understanding of what Vinnie plays. Al3ong with the many exercises and sequences on the instructional CD, two songs from the UnReel CD have been remixed without drums for you to play with. This book will enhance your rhythmic vocabulary and will transport your playing to new heights. A must have for Vinnie fans, this book goes beyond licks and takes you inside the artistic and rhythmic mind of one of the true visionaries of the drums, Vinnie Colaiuta.

0730B Reg. $34.95 FD Price $29.75

INNER RHYTHMS ( MODERN STUDIES FOR SNARE DRUM )

by Frank Colonnato (©1998)
44 new solos to challenge your snare skills. Traveling through almost every time signature you can imagine (individually at first & then all at once!), this new book also entertains shifting meters and a full range of dynamics. The etudes are very musical, and drummers from intermediate to professional will enjoy the pieces presented here. According to Joe Porcaro, "This book should be a part of every drummer's repertoire" - so you know it has to be pretty good! If you're looking some fun new rhythms or a good snare drum book this a good bet. At such a low price, what've you got to lose? 47 pages.

6620017 $7.95

RUDIMENT GROOVES FOR DRUM SET

Author: Rick Considine

Morph those boring 26 standard rudiments you learned into mind-blowing grooves, fills and solos!

All that rhythmic sophistication you hear from great drummers can easily be broken down into its basic elements: the rudiments. Rudiments are the drum language: a basic vocabulary of rhythms that drummers arrange and rearrange when they play grooves, solos and fills. This book shows you how to apply them to the drum set in all styles of music. When you start combining the hands and feet, orchestrating different parts of the rudiments between the various drums and cymbals on your set, you'll start to make inspired music.

Fifty illustrated grooves are reinforced on the accompanying CD so you can hear how the rudiments should sound when you apply them to the drum set. Discover how these basics become the foundation for all grooves and moves, including: single and double strokes; stroked rolls; drags; flams; paradiddles, double paradiddles, paradiddle grooves and fills; combinations and more.

Your choices of accents, tempos, style and feel are what will ultimately make the rudiments into music. Learning and internalizing them will help you expand your vocabulary to play creative grooves, fills and solos. Use Rudiment Grooves for the Drum Set to create an infinite number of combinations, in any style, and at any tempo. Inventory # HL 50448001

Reg. $19.95 FD Price $17.75

THE COMPLETE HISTORTY OF THE LEEDY DRUM COMPANY by Rob Cook (©1993)

A beautiful and extremely thorough book on everything 'Leedy'. With more old photographs and advertisements than you can count and the entire history of the company, this book is what you're looking for if you're looking for some great drum set history. 178 pages.

REG. PRICE $29.95 160 $24.95

THE SLINGERLAND BOOK by Rob Cook (©2004 Revised edition)
Robert Zildjian of Sabian cymbals calls The Slingerland Book "A great history of one of the most important families and companies in the history of drumming." Rob Cook has lovingly compiled the Slingerland story, with detailed chapters on the family, the Boston background, the company through the decades, Slingerland endorsees and personnel, the Gretsch/HSS era, Gibson's acquisition, and much more. The book also includes a detailed dating guide, class ads and catalog pages, lots of full color photographs and lots more. 8 ¼" X 10 ¾" 300 pages. THE SLINGERLAND BOOK - REVISED
Series: Book
Publisher: Rebeats Publications
Medium: Book

REG. PRICE $29.95 331213 $24.95

CF ATJ3044 $11.00

RHYTHM SECTION DRUMMING / PLAY - ALONG FOR DRUMS

by Frank Corniola (©1985)

A work book for musical togetherness between DRUMS & BASS. Table of Contents: ROCK, FUNK, LATIN, LATIN ROCK, ODD TIME & ARRANGEMENTS.

Includes: applying quarter, eighth & sixteenth notes to ride cymbal, bass drum and snare drum, shuffle feels, ride cymbal variations, advanced rhythms, sticking patterns, odd time rhythms, etc. 139 pages.

BOOK with CD REG. $19.95 0435S $17.50

THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER
Not-So-Traditional Rudimental Solos for the Advanced Drummer by Dominic Cuccia

This fantastic new addition to the rudimental literature for snare drum offers traditional-style rudimental solos presented in not-so traditional ways. These solos are fun to play, and are sure to challenge even the finest drummers! Features jazz-influenced rudimental solos - each with flexible tempos - inspired by legendary drummers, plus a three-page Rudimental Interpretation Chart. Perfect for contests or competitions!

Composer Dom Cuccia is a former member of the West Point Band's revered field group The Hellcats.
00317140 FD PRICE $11.95

RHYTHMIC PATTERNS FOR THE MODERN DRUMMER by Joe Cusatis (©1963)

An older book given a new look, this is one of those books which is just a lot of fun to sit down with, regardless of your playing level. It's more than just a collection of exercises, there's numerous pages with drum to drum rhythms and cross sticking patterns that are a blast to figure out and build up to speed. Covers both 16th note and triplet denominations. 88 pages.

REG. PRICE $14.95 HAB00018A $12.95

RUDIMENTAL PATTERNS FOR FULL DRUM SET STUDIES by Joe Cusatis (©1968)

The partner to the Rhythmic Patterns For The Modern Drummer (see above), this updated book has also been given a new look and, fortunately, is every bit as much fun as it's predecessor to sit down with at the drums. This book takes flams, paradiddles, rolls, ruffs, triplets, triple paradiddles (and all that other fun stuff), and throws them all over the kit. Really increases left hand facility and overall motion at the drums. Also contains more cross sticking patterns. Recommended. 72 pages.

REG. $14.95 HAB00110A $12.95

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