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BOOK with CD REG. $14.95 695129 $12.95

UP CLOSE by Steve Gadd (©1991)
This is an incredible book/CD package for all Gadd fans. On this CD Steve discusses his influences and plays some incredible solos, including the rudimental Crazy Army. He also demonstrates and explains some of his most famous grooves, like 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover & Late In The Evening by Paul Simon. Companion to the (VH004) video tape. Recommended.

BOOK with CD MMBK0007CD $21.95

PLAY CONGAS NOW / THE BASICS AND BEYOND

by Richie Gajate-Garcia

A step-by-step method that teaches all the fundamentals of conga playing. You will learn hand positions and techniques, basic reading skills, different styles of rhythms and patterns, tuning and maintenance, drum set and jazz band applications, and a brief history of the conga drums.

The accompanying CD includes all exercises and has play-along tracks to practice with. The styles covered in the book are Afro-Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, pop, rock, funk, and R&B rhythms.

BOOK w/ CD REG. $19.95 0110B $17.50

THE FUNKY BEAT by David Garibaldi (©1996)

In The Funky Beat, David focuses on combining Funk and Jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms to extend his own innovative style. By dissecting his grooves and musical choices for each song on the CD, David demonstrates how to develop your own musical skills and how to create your own signature sound. Includes 8 charts and 2 CDs mixed both with and without drums for your convenient play-along. Contains the tunes: 4-N Matter, Soca-Rumba, Black Nine, Escape From Oakland, Lakeside Shuffle, The Box, Color Complex and Cobra. As a bonus, the inimitable Garibaldi transcribes and explains many of his signature Tower of Power grooves, including: On The Serious Side, Man From The Past, Squib Cakes, Soul Vaccination, Vuela Por Noche, If I Play My Cards Right, Ebony Jam, Drop It In The Slot, Can't You See, What Is Hip? and The Oakland Stroke. If you're already familiar with Garibaldi, you'll find, not surprisingly, that this pack contains awesome playing and is an entirely first rate instructional package. If you're not familiar with David Garibaldi. you need to be! Here it is!

BOOK w/CD MMBK0066CD $20.75

FUTURE SOUNDS by David Garibaldi
Future Sounds is a presentation of ideas for the drumset that is applicable to, and inspired by, contemporary music. The main objective of this work is to help the aspiring drummer in the lengthy process of becoming an individual with a unique, original drum set vocabulary.

This material evolved from my personal playing and study time, coupled with a desire to see my ideas implemented in the musical situations that I've participated in over the years. All of these ideas are in the funk/jazz-fusion category and combine technique with a musical idea, an approach further elaborated upon in the opening remarks.

Includes: Development of Two Sound Levels / Balancing Two Sound Levels / Single Paradiddles and Inverted Paradiddles as Eighth Note & Sixteenth Notes / 4 Bar Patterns / Groove Playing / Permutation Studies / Groove Studies / Random Ideas and a lot more.

ALF 16921 $15.95 w/CD!

TIEMPO by Talking Drums feat. David Garibaldi

Play-along for all levels that drops you into the center of an orbiting pulsation of rhythms and sonorous melodies. (...at least that's what the publisher says) WB 0519B $21.95

TIMBA FUNK by David Garibaldi & Talking Drums (©1998)

David Garibaldi & Talking Drums are three world-reknowned drummers who are the first to come together to combine Afro-Cuban and Funk rhythms into "melodic" compositions. The trio created an outstanding approach that clearly explains the intricate workings of Afro-Cuban styles for musicians at any level to comprehend. Each player will also gain a better understanding of the history and origins of these styles. This is a how-to book not only for drum set, conga and timbale players, but also for bassists and all instrumentalists who want to understand how these rhythms fit into contemporary music. Includes two CD of original music mixed with and without drum set for play-along, and separate rhythm tracks for jamming along. Another thoroughly enjoyable Garibaldi folio.

BOOK w/2CDs REG. $24.95 WB0117B $21.95

INTRODUCING... BEGINNER DRUMS

by Peter Gelling / KOALA Publications

This book features the 'EASY READ' DRUM NOTATION and is, quite possibly, the very best way to learn to read drum music. Since the book contains an accompanying CD, you can both see and hear the parts being played and counted, giving you a greater understanding of the music you are learning to read.

The book covers playing all parts of the kit, music reading, coordination and limb independence exercises and how to create your own beats, along with many classic drum beats in a variety of music styles.

BOOK with CD KO CP69119 $14.95

TEACH YOURSELF DRUMS in 10 EASY LESSONS

by Peter Gelling
Includes the essential techniques used in today's drumming styles. Includes rock, funk, blues, jazz and other popular styles. Contains valuable exercises for developing independence between all four limbs, along with a lesson on how to play in a band.

TOPICS: Understanding the Drum Kit, Sitting Position, How to Hold the Drum Sticks, How to Read the Music, Notes & Rests, Building a Drum Beat, Rock Beats, Snare Drum Control, Bass Drum Control, Playing Fills, Using the Crash Cymbal, 12 Bar Blues, Triplets, Shuffles, Sixteenth Notes, Two Handed Funk, Accents, Paradiddles, Dynamics, Ghost Notes, Using the Left Foot, Side Stick, Hi-Hat Openings, 3/4 and 12/8 Time Signatures, Playing with Other Musicians and a lot more...

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SALSA! / THE RHYTHM OF LATIN MUSIC

by Charley Gerard & Marty Sheller

Containing a CD with musical examples, this comprehensive 160 page book is divided into two parts, PART I: LA Musica Salsa and PART II: Other Genres Related to Salsa. Chapters include: Insiders and Outsiders, La Musica Salsa, La Clave, Los Instrumentos Part I, Los Instrumentos Part II, The Music of Santeria, La Rumba, El Danzon y El Son, Songo, The Salsa Arranger at Work, La Clave y el Baile. Dozens of recorded examples. NEW EDITION!

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SOUND ADVICE ON RECORDING AND MIXING DRUMS by Bill Gibson

Getting a great drum sound is a Holy Grail for many engineers, and this latest addition to the popular InstantPro series will give you the knowledge you need to record drums like a pro, in any situation! Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Drums is a budget-minded guide to getting the best drum recording. From simple setups with minimal mic coverage to a setup with a dozen mics or more, veteran MixBooks author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) will guide you through every step of recording and mixing the drum set. Comes with a CD demonstrating the concepts described in the book.

HL 331143 Reg. $14.95 FD Price $12.75

BASIC RHYTHMS & STYLES FOR THE WORKING DRUMMER

by Jack Gilfoy
Henry Mancini's drummer focuses on early Jazz drumming, Country drumming, Latin American & West African rhythms plus others...

841050 $12.95

HAL BLAINE AND THE WRECKING CREW

by David Goggin (©1990)
This is the story of the alleged "most recorded musician in the world." The drummer for Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The 5th Dimension, John Denver, The Mamas & The Papas, The Beach Boys (and on & on) has performed on nearly 35,000 records and 350 Top Ten singles. Includes lots of great, old photographs with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles & Dean Martin. 142 pages.

330037 $15.95

FUNKIFYING THE CLAVE: AFRO-CUBAN GROOVES FOR BASS AND DRUMS by Goines/Ameen
Designed for drummers and bass players, this book lays out a step-by-step approach to combining Afro-Cuban rhythms with Rock, Funk & Jazz. Video (VH0255) avail.

REG. PRICE $29.95 / BOOK w/CD MMBK0004CD $23.75

MODERN CLASSIC SOLOS for Snare Drum

Recently Discovered Solos From the Archives of Saul Goodman

A compilation of short concert snare drum solos, recently discovered from t he archives of the Saul Goodman estate. Under the supervision of Anthony J. Cirone, these solos have been engraved and edited to meet the standards of today's percussionists. The 32 etudes will challenge and help develop a be tter understanding of musicianship in today's contemporary player. An instant classic collection which can be easily used for auditions, recitals, and juries.

Reg. $12.95 FD Price $11.75

RICK'S LICKS by Rick Gratton (1995)

"The inclosed material has been written to help fellow musicians explore the many possibilities used when mixing odd and even note groupings with different rhythms.

By analyzing how these groupings are applied rhythmically, the player can then find his/her own groupings and apply them around the drumset in a more improvisational manner. How do you eat an elephant? One piece at a time! It is easier to understand and memorize longer phrases when the pieces of the puzzle (odd/even note groupings) fit together.

The first half of the book contains the odd and even note groupings phrased in different rhythms and time signatures, while the second half, the "routine" section, explores the concepts in the first half in greater detail. The CD that accompanies the book contains musical examples with and without drums. Throughout most of the CD, time will be played up front and then the written pattern will follow.

Once mastered, the ideas and techniques laid out in the book will definitely take your listening and playing skills to a higher level." - Author

A popular and inspired work geared toward intermediate and advanced players. Recommended by: Terry Bozzio, "Smitty" Smith, Kenny Aronoff, Carmine Appice, Alex Acuna, Gregg Bissonette, Clayton Cameron, Bobby Rock, Frank Briggs, Gary Chaffee, Dennis Chambers, Alex Van Halen, Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphrey, Richie Hayward, Chester Thompson and more.

"This is some of the great stuff I feel I should be working on!" - - Terry Bozzio

"I've always been looking for a book that goes through technique without losing the spirit of the groove. I especially like his way of using 5's and 7 uplets. Check it out!" - - Marco Minnemann

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THE GREAT AMERICAN DRUMS ( AND THE COMPANIES THAT MADE THEM: 1920-1969 ) (©1996)

Harry Cangany brings us historic information, personal anecdotes, and hundreds of photos from the Modern Drummer Publications press. Visit Gretsch, Camco, Fibes, WFL / Ludwig, Slingerland, Rogers and others in this peek into the golden era of American drum manufacturing. 72 pages.

6620010 $17.95

GRETSCH DRUMS ( THE LEGACY OF THAT GREAT GRETSCH SOUND )

by Chet Falzerano (©1995)

A beautiful book of glossy pages with hundreds of pictures tracing the history of Gretsch drums. Features old advertisements, photos and interviews with numerous Gretsch endorsers and a look inside the making of these great sounding drums. 144 pages.

REG. PRICE $34.95 176 $29.95

(PROGRESSIVE) ROCK DRUMMING by Andy Griffiths
There's over 400 exercises and beats in this book which, for the money, is a great study book. This book will get a young player to the point where he/she's ready to play out with a band. The material starts with the basics but moves into a study on rudiments, then on to rock beats and fills, jazz time and independence exercises. With the CD as a goude, this book should definitely get beginner and intermediate players enough to work: timing, solos, rolls, fills, syncopation and rudiments.

BOOK w/CD KOPRORO $18.95

GUNS N' ROSES / Greatest Hits

Complete scores for 10 classic Guns N' Roses songs, including note-for-note drum charts. Songs include: Don't Cry, Locomotive, My Michelle, Nightrain, Paradise City, Patience, Since I Don't Have You, Sweet Child O' Mine, Welcome to the Jungle, You Could Be Mine. Also includes all vocal, bass, guitar & keyboard parts. $21.95

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

FD brings you the most recent drum book releases, including: Afro-Caribbean Drum Grooves by Chuck Silverman, Drum Essentials by Peter Erskine, The Ultimate KISS Play-Along, The Making of a Drum Company - The Autiobiography of William F. Ludwig II, and Learn to Play Drums with Metallica. To view any of these titles simply click on the book cover.