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EXPRESS YOURSELF by Omar Hakim
Omar discusses how to develop a fluid style on the drum set based on posture, balance and logical drum set up. He also shares some of the many experiences he has had playing in a wide variety of bands from David Bowie to Weather Report. Includes several great solos and compositions performed with a band. Charts and recorded examples are included. Companion to the (VH0175) video.

BOOK w/CD MMBK0045CD $21.95

LET IT FLOW by Omar Hakim
In this book/CD, Omar explains his warm up routine and his concept of dynamics and touch. He discusses 6/8 time and plays a brilliant solo. Also, Omar performs (with a band) a wide range of styles such as hip-hop, 6/8 swing and intense funk. Companion to the (VH0176) video.

BOOK w/CD MMBK0046CD $21.95

40 INTERMEDIATE SNARE DRUM SOLOS FOR CONCERT PERFORMANCE

by Ben Hans

This book provides the advancing percussionist with interesting solo material in many musical styles. It is designed as a lesson supplement, or as performance material for recitals and solo competitions.

Includes: 40 intermediate snare drum solos presented in easy-to-read notation, music glossary, suggested stickings, dynamics and articulation markings.

FD SALE PRICE $6.95

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WORKIN' DRUMS / 50 SOLOS FOR DRUM SET by Ben Hans
Designed as a lesson supplement, or as performance material for recitals and solo competitions. Solos for beginner and intermediate drummers.

BOOK 6620062 $8.95

DRUMMING THE EASY WAY / THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PLAYING DRUMS (©2000) by Tom Hapke

This brand new book from the Cherry Lane Music Company, takes the beginning drummer through the paces - from reading simple exercises to playing great grooves and fills. Each lesson includes a preparatory exercise and a solo. Concepts and rhythms are introduced one at a time, so growth is natural and easy.

Features: Clear and large musical print / Intensive treatment of each individual drum figure / Drum solos follow each exercise to motivate and increase the "fun factor" for students.

Includes: Quarter Note Rhythms / Eighth Notes & Rests / Eighth Note Grooves / Sixteenth Notes, Rests, Grooves & Fills / Solos / Dotted Notes / Rhythms with Accented Sixteenth Notes / Paradiddles / Open Rolls / Eighth Note Triplets / Sixteenth Note Triplets / Grooves, Fills & Solos / more...

"I highly recommend Tom Hapke's 'Drumming the Easy Way' to students and teachers. The information is easy to understand and progresses at a good pace" - Joe Porcaro

2500191 $11.45

66 DRUM SOLOS FOR THE MODERN DRUMMER / ROCK FUNK BLUES FUSION JAZZ by Thomas Hapke

66 Solos for the Modern Drummer presents drum solos in all styles of music in an easy-to-read format. These solos are designed to help improve your technique, independence, improvisational skills, and reading ability on the drums and at the same time provide you with some cool licks that you can use right away in your own playing. Endorsed by Joe Porcaro and Jim Chapin among others. $15.00

HASKELL W. HARR / DRUM METHOD Books 1 & 2

This best-selling instruction book was developed to meet the needs of the young student aspiring to become a drummer in the school band or orchestra. Book 1 spans 52 lessons and includes: rudiments • study of various time figures found in every day playing • care and maintenance of drums • and more. Building on the lessons from Book 1, Book 2 covers 26 rudiments and contains additional studies in various time signatures utilizing the 26 rudiments.

HASKELL HARR - Drum Method Book 1 $8.95

HASKELL HARR - Drum Method Book 2 $8.95

WEST AFRICAN RHYTHMS FOR DRUMSET

If you're at all interested in tribal drumming and drumming from West Africa, you simply have to own this book. It's by far the most interesting and enlightening book on the subject. Ghana, West Africa is the source for many rhythms throughout the world. In this book, ethnomusicologist and drumset artist Royal Hartigan, with the help of Ghanaian Master Drummers, Abraham Adzenyah and Freeman Donkor, have adapted West African rhythms to the drum set. Concentrating mainly on four rhythmic groups, Sikyi, Adowa, Gahu, and Akom, each chapter introduces the traditional instruments and rhythms of each style. This is the real authentic thing. Each drum and bell pattern is adapted to its appropriate voice on the drumset. This step-by-step organic approach allows each drumset example to increase your rhythmic understanding of West African music. The accompanying CD features a Ghanaian drumming ensemble as well as numerous drumset applications. These rhythms will challenge you and inspire you. The text is fascinating, along with the countless photographs, and I guarantee you'll enjoy this book immensely. There's 100 pages of text and nearly 40 recorded examples. According to Rick Mattingly/Modern Drummer (Jan. 1996) - "The text is especially informative, taking much of the mystery out of rhythms that have fascinated drummers for many years." Highly recommended.

REG. PRICE $24.95 / BOOK w/CD MMBK0057CD $21.95

RHYTHMIC ILLUSIONS by Gavin Harrison (©1996)
This is one of the most unique drum books to come along in a long time (and one of the most challenging!) This book/CD package easily breaks down the mystery behind subdivisions, rhythmic modulation, rhythmic scales and beat displacement. The transition from mathematics to musicality is done in an easy and systematic approach. This book will likely turn your brain upside down for a while, but it will pay off and you'll have a whole new understanding of rhythm. As stated by Terry O'Mahoney in Percussive Notes (June 1997) - "Many of today's leading drummers (Colaiuta, Weckl, Novak) use these concepts to expand their vocabularies, and Harrison has done an excellent job in 'demystifying' the learning process." If you're looking for some new ways to turn your beats around gain a new level of rhythmic understanding, this is the one book you need to get a hold of. 72 pages.

BOOK with CD REG. $24.95 EL9655CD $20.75

RHYTHMIC PERSPECTIVES by Gavin Harrison (©2000)
This very highly anticipated book/CD package is a necessary sequel to 'Rhythmic Illusions' released in 1996. While the cranium stretching 'Rhythmic Illusions' addressed beat displacement, subdivisions, rhythmic scales, and rhythmic modulations, this installment, aptly sub-titled 'A Multidimensionsl Study of Rhythmic Composition', is "a book on the very cutting edge of drum concepts and offers exercises to further develop the study of rhythmic illusions and multidimensional rhythm. These concepts are the "mind rudiments" for a unique way of thinking about rhythmic structure, rhythmic composition, and higher rhythmic awareness."

Author Gavin Harrison states - "I've always been interested in researching the possibilities of how far out I could go on the instrument. (Given the limitations of being only human). I decided to leave out the most instinctive challenge of the instrument, which is "How fast can I go?" This always seemed more athletic than musical to me, and although some of this material might appear very technical and mathmetical, my aim is to improve my creative options from a musical standpoint rather than a chops one.

It's difficult to sum up the material presented here without speaking in fluent "drummer" language, but some of the topics addressed are: groups of threes or fives in sixteenth notes - in 4/4 & also in various other time signatures - then with mixed stickings - then with shifting meters! Then throw in some foot ostinatos to play that over, throw in some polyrhythms (i.e. 3:3, 4:3, 5:3, 7:3), put it over a changing 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 and 7/4 phrase and you get the picture! Fortunately this book is more engaging and fun than it is difficult to understand. The concepts should be fairly to understand for anyone with a moderate understanding of subdivisions and time signatures, but pulling this stuff off is another thing all together! HIGHLY recommended - especially to those familiar with the 'Rhythmic Illusions' predecessor.

BOOK with CD REG. $24.95 WB0425B FD SALE PRICE ONLY! $19.75

MASTERING THE ART OF BRUSHES by Jim Hazilla

This book is divided into three sections: CONCEPTS, PATTERNS, and TECHNIQUE. CONCEPTS provides the theory behind the practice of playing with brushes. Refer to the CONCEPTS section when practicing the PATTERNS and TECHNIQUE sections. Understanding the concepts can help you develop greater skill in improvisation, balance out one-hand dominance, and allow you to explore and create patterns that are new and personal.

PATTERNS contains patterns for brush movement and technique. Approach and study the patterns as you would a classic rock beat or a traditional samba. The strokes are part and rhythm specific. If your left hand is supposed to play circles emphasizing beats two and four, then think ofthat as your backbeat. Don't change the shape or the rhythm.

TECHNIQUE is a series of technical exercises modeled after the genius of Alan Dawson and Joe Morello. The exercises are designed to help you develop the strokes and the overall flow. When practicing them, I recommend that you combine the suggested patterns with your own patterns. Even though you may think you have mastered a certain stroke, exploring and working through various exercises will help you expand the improvisational nature of your filling and comping.

At all times be mindful of the sound you are achieving.

INCLUDES: 10 Concepts, Brush Strokes Key, Drum & Bass Play-Along Tracks, Ballads, Medium Tempos, Up Tempo, Special Strokes, Bass Play-Along Tracks, Rhythm Table for Wrist Development, Coordination Exercises, Nine Exercises, Discography, Books & Videos and more.

BOOK w/CD REG. $19.95 50449459 $18.25

JIMI HENDRIX * ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?
The classic album transcribed for all instruments. Mitch Mitchell's drum parts are represented exactly as played and every single song is included here: Purple Haze, Manic Depression, Hey Joe, Love or Confusion, May This Be Love, I Don't Live Today, The Wind Cries Mary, Fire, Third Stone From The Sun, Foxey Lady, Are You Experienced?, Stone Free, 51st Anniversary, Highway Chile, Can You See Me, Remember & Red House. A classy looking book for any Hendrix fan.

REG. $29.95 672399 $24.95

JIMI HENDRIX - AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE

Mitch Mitchell's drumming is meticulously transcribed along with the vocal, guitar & bass parts. Every note is represented here. Includes: EXP, Up From the Skies, Spanish Castle Magic, Wait Until Tomorrow, Ain't No Telling, Little Wing, If 6 Was 9, You Got Me Floatin', Castles Made Of Sand, She's So Fine, One Rainy Wish, Little Miss Lover & Bold As Love. More classic Hendrix.

REG. $29.95 672345 $24.95

JIMI HENDRIX - BAND OF GYPSIES
Contains note-for-note scores for Who Knows, Machine Gun, Changes, Power To Love, We Gotta Live Together. Includes an introduction and playing tips.

REG. PRICE $29.95 672313 $24.95

JIMI HENDRIX - ELECTRIC LADYLAND
A treasure in itself, this full band score of the classic Hendrix album, captures every note played on the entire album. Full vocal, guitar, bass & (quite precise) drum transcriptions for: …And The Gods Made Love, Have You EverBeen (To Electric Ladyland), Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile, Little Miss Strange, Long Hot Summer Night, Come On (Let The Good Times Roll), Gypsy Eyes, Burning Of The Midnight Lamp, Rainy Day Dream Away, 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn To Be), Moon Turn The Tides… gently gently away, Still Raining Still Dreaming, House Burning Down, All Along The Watchtower & Voodoo Chile(Slight Return). Every musician should have a copy of this…

REG. PRICE $29.95 672311 $24.95

CONVERSATIONS IN CLAVE by Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez

THE ULTIMATE TECHNICAL STUDY OF FOUR-WAY INDEPEMDENCE IN AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS

BOOK w/CD REG. $24.95 EL03823-CT $21.00

This book was born after experiencing the combination of a long career as a performing artist mixed with vital experiences as a teacher in different parts of the world. From the debut of my teaching I found a big wall: many of the books regarding Afro-Cuban styles were books about patterns only. Students were able to learn the correct patterns but then they didn't know what to do with them. Some recent publications have remedied this shortcoming, but once students learned these patterns they developed no freedom to move within, or play fills, or do anything but play the patterns themselves. This is a long way from what playing Afro-Cuban music - or any music - really is.

In this book I employ the same concepts as those of Jim Chapin, but here I apply it to the world of Afro-Cuban music. This book will assist you in gaining the coordination you will need to study and master the many different rhythms of the Afro-Cuban styles, and to feel free when playing them. As you become more familiar with these rhythms, these studies will also allow you to hear and create variations from the rhythmic foundations of the Afro-Cuban tradition.

Part 1: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF THE CLAVE

Part 2: ACHIEVING DEXTERITY WITH THE CLAVE

Part 3: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF THE CASCARA RHYTHM

Part 4: ACHIEVING DEXTERITY WITH THE CASCARA RHYTHM

Part 5: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF AFRO-CUBAN 6/8

Part 6: ADVANCED SYSTEMS

Part 7: GROOVE TRANSCRIPTIONS

Part 8: SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

CONTEMPORARY DRUM SOLOS by Joey Herrick (©1979)
Edited by Freddie Gruber, this fine and inexpensive little book contains a load of great drumming precisely written out, plus insightful analysis into all the individual solos. Nine fully transcribed solos from nine of the greatest drummers ever. Contains material from the following recordings: Buddy Rich on Big Swing Face, Louie Bellson on Note Smokin', Billy Cobham on A Funky Side Of Things, Ed Shaughnessy on Musical America - U.S. Air Force Band, Shelly Manne on Boss Sounds, John Guerin on Tomcat, Lenny White on Astral Pirates, Harvey Mason on Mulligan & Baker, Carnegie Hall Concert, and Alphonse Mouzon on Coryell Mouzon r Back Together Again. The names stand alone - and $5.95 for a dose of all of them is a small price to pay indeed! 40 pages.

20000000 $5.95

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF READING RHYTHMS by Gary Hess (©1997)

270 pages! This is an absolute favorite new book. Gary Hess, from Musician's Institute, has collected hundreds of the charts used in the reading classes at MI and put them all in one book. The reading goes from the most basic rhythms up to some pretty challenging, complex stuff. Tempo range charts (from 40 to about 140 BPM) are included with every exercise as well as spaces for the date, so your progress through the book can easily be measured. These pages are useful enough if used as they are on the page but, combined with creative applications, these pages are a virtual gold mine of ideas and exercises. (Try this book out with Gary Chester/New Breed type exercises and you'll be occupied for years!) If a drummer takes the time to work through ALL the tempo ranges given, this book will double your worth - you're time & feel, at EVERY tempo range will increase exponentially. Every musician should own this book.

ON SALE! 695145 $15.95

HIP POCKET BOOKSKETS

all six volumes available now

HIP POCKETS / Developing Rock Grooves by Sandy Feldstein

PLAY:

- Rock grooves around the drum set

- Rhythmic variations on all limbs

DEVELOP:

- Independence and coordination between hands and feet

- The facility to play any groove you hear

INCLUDES:

- Hip grooves for the gig

- Ideas for limitless groove variations

HIP POCKETS / Developing Your Own Jazz Feel by Seth Goldberg

PLAY:

- Basic 4/4 and 3/4 swing patterns around the drum set

- Essential brushstrokes for the gig

DEVELOP:

- Independence and interdependence between all four limbs

- A swinging Jazz feel

INCLUDES:

- How to groove with the bass player

- Information on Big Band and small combo playing

HIP POCKETS / Developing Rock Drum Fills by Seth Goldberg

PLAY:

- Rock fills around the drum set

- Fills of various lengths

DEVELOP:

- Ability to play creative and versatile drum fills

- Drum set coordination between hands and fett

INCLUDES:

- Cool fills for the gig

- Fills incorporating rudiments

HIP POCKETS / A Guide to Your Percussion Section by Vic Firth

LEARN ABOUT:

- All Cymbals, Accessories, Keyboard Percussion, Snare Drums, Tom Toms and Tympani

DEVELOP:

- Knowledge of tone production and projection

- Understanding of stick and mallet selection

INCLUDES:

- Instructions on proper care of the instruments

- Instrument ranges

HIP POCKETS / Dictionary of Percussion Terms by Morris Lang & Larry Spivak

- Alphabetical listings of terms found in the symphonic repertoire

- Franch, Italian, German, Japanese, African, Spanish, Latin American, Polish, Dutch, Danish and Russian terms

- Abbreviations

- Phrases from the symphonies

- Defines the range of the mallet instruments

HIP POCKETS / THE WORKING DRUMMER'S GROOVE DICTIONARY by Sandy Feldstein

PLAY:

- Every beat you need to know to play any gig

- Standard, Modern & Multicultural rhythms

DEVELOP:

- Working knowledge of all major grooves

- Variations on each groove

INCLUDES:

- Over ninety rhythms

- Alphabetical tabs to ease in rhythm location

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF DRUM FILLS

by Jim Holland (Second Printing ©1989)
A decent book with a few hundred ideas for drum fills. Good for beginner to intermediate drummers looking for some fill ideas to add to their vocabulary. 55 pages.

List price $9.95 6620603 $8.95

THE COMPLETE RHYTHM SECTION

by Steve Houghton, et al

A part of 'The Contemporary Rhythm Section' series, this book covers techniques and approaches for everyone in the rhythm section. Chart reading and lots of other topics. Designed for the teacher, arranger and/or conductor wanting a broad overview of the entire rhythm section. Topics included are: set up, chart interpretation, soloing, ear training, big band, jazz combo, show band, vocal jazz, pop and rock styles, performing with other instrumentalists, plus a play along CD.

0047B $22.95

DRUMS IN THE RHYTHM SECTION by Steve Houghton
This book/CD package focuses on the drum set as it relates to the rest of the rhythm section. Beginning with setups, various scenarios are discussed and represented in diagram forms. This includes drum tuning suggestions for each drum. Various styles of music, such as medium Swing, up-tempo Swing, Rock, Fusion, Latin and vocal Jazz as well as odd time music are all studied. Throughout each style of music, the author discusses, from a drummer's perspective, numerous techniques and approaches that apply to each style (i.e. left hand triplet interplay.) Soloing, improvisation, chart reading and ear training are also covered in great detail. The video is also available for this title (VH0162.)

BOOK with CD EL9602CD $21.95

THE DRUMSET PERFORMER VOL. 1

by Steve Houghton and Wendell Yuponce (©1996)

It is very common for drumset players to spend much of their time playing one style of music … their favorite. In the real world though, you are often required to play all types of music and play them well. This book was written so you can bring these various styles of music to the practice room in preparation for your next performance. Each style is presented here so that you may listen, read, study and play the chart. Techniques such as timekeeping, soloing, effective filling, phrasing, and chart reading are all studied, demonstrated and presented in a play along format. This will enable you to hear each chart (with and without drums), so you may follow the written chart or be creative in developing your own grooves. Contains 12 songs fully charted & performed.

BOOK w/CD REG. PRICE $19.95 PERC9604CD $16.95

THE DRUMSET SOLOIST by Steve Houghton (©1996)

This book was written to provide you with the practice material to approach any drumset solo, in any style, with ease. You will quickly build the vocabulary and confidence in soloing as the book progresses through many musical styles. Techniques such as trading, playing over vamps and playing over kicks (or figures) are examined, demonstrated and made available in a play along format. This allows you to study the style, hear the style, and then practice soloing over the style with a real band. This book will challenge, inspire and, most of all, let you create and improvise without the pressure of a live gig. 45 pages of great soloing information, with charts, audio & everything else you need.

BOOK w/CD REG. $24.95 EL9602CD $21.95

ESSENTIAL STYLES BOOKS 1 & 2

by Steve Houghton & Tom Warrington

For the drummer and bassist.

Includes:

play along CDs covering 50 grooves - pop / funk, latin & jazz styles

written charts for every track

performance / listening suggestions

BOOK with CD ALF 4300 $17.00 each

PERCUSSION RECITAL SERIES: DRUM SET

by Steve Houghton and George Nishigomi
A collection of five recital-type pieces that can be prepared in a short amount of time. The solos are very diverse, yet address many technical and musical aspects of the instrument. The CD accompaniments offer an array of exciting, contemporary tracks, using many styles and grooves. The solos vary in degree of difficulty so soloists can enjoy them at any level and gradually progress with their solo skills. Another great package from one of the foremost educators in percussion.

BOOK w/CD PERC9618CD $16.95

STUDIO & BIG BAND DRUMMING by Steve Houghton

Interpretation of Contemporary Studio & Big Band Drum Parts for Today's Ensemble Drummer

FD SALE PRICE $21.95

DRUM CIRCLE SPIRIT / FACILITATING HUMAN POTENTIAL THROUGH RHYTHM

by Arthur Hull (1998)
"Arthur Hull has taken a giant step in contributing to our understanding of what is real, not only about drum circles, but also about the evocative power of the drum, and how to use it as a necessary tool of communication empowerment, bringing people together,, sharing very positive vibrations amongst all participants regardless of their color, creed, religion or gender.

This is the first comprehensive literature that deals with the subject of Drum Circle Spirit, the role of the facilitator - who, no matter how enthusiastic or charasmatic... a person he or she may be, must understand the language of the drum. This does not simply mean knowing many rhythms nor having the ability to display many rhythmic patterns simultaneously. The ability to lead a drum circle depends largely on the personality of the facilitator. A facilitator is like a conductor of a symphony orchestra who may not know how to play all the instruments in his orchestra, yet through his training as a conductor must develop a skill as well as the knowledge to guide the players through the rendition of a musical piece effectively and harmoniously from the beginning to the end.

I strongly recommend this book to all who are interested in personal healing, learning unique methods of facilitating, becoming familiar with new vocabularies introduced by Arthur, and in healing our planet." - Babatunde Olatunji, New York City, March, 1998

Chapter ONE: Rhythmaculture, Circles, and Drum Circle Etiquette / Chapter TWO: Facilitators / Chapter THREE: Facilitation Exercises and Drum Circle Games / Chapter FOUR: Reading & Respecting the Circle / Chapter FIVE: Addressing the Circle / Chapter SIX: Event Format / Chapter SEVEN: Arthurian Terminology / Chapter EIGHT: Facilitating in Specific Populations / Chapter NINE: The Mission / Chapter TEN: Tools and Techniques of Facilitators / Chapter ELEVEN: Elements to Facilitate in a Drum Circle.

BOOK w/CD REG. PRICE $29.95

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EVEN IN THE ODDS by Ralph Humphreyh Humphrey (©1980)
Subtitled 'A Study of Odd Meters and Rhythms for the Drummer', this is probably the best book ever for those interested in odd time signatures, whether you're just looking for basic understanding or you're really looking to take off in "those odd directions." 88 pages absolutely jam-packed with all things odd. Chapters include: 5/4, 7/4, 9/4, 11/4, 12/4, 13/4 in with swing and straight eighths, 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8, 12/8, 13/8, 14/8, 15/8, extended rhythmic phrases, odd combinations, accent patterns and sticking patterns. This is not just another book about unexciting note groupings, but a very musical inspiring look into creative rhythms that will unlock a whole new way of thinking while you're at the drums. If you're gonna own one book about odd time signatures, make it this one. Ralph is one of the the finest educators in the business and this book presents his ideas on odd time signatures in an easy-to-digest manner. Highest recommendation.

CL073197541 - NEW SPIRALBOUND EDITION $16.49

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