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FEET DON'T FAIL ME NOW! by Michael Packer (©1999)
Will help drummers at all levels develop the following: independence, coordination and control over the bass drum and hi-hat ostinatos, double bass drum patterns, multi-pulse ostinatos, and many styles including rock, swing, R&B, Afro-Cuban, samba, baiao, tumbao & shuffle. The objective is to be able to hold the ostinato in the feet while maintaining and changing the rhythmic phrases with the hands over the top.

REG. $12.95 6620024 $11.95

CARL PALMER - APPLIED RHYTHMS (©1987)
This book from the Modern Drummer library contains ten chapters of Carl's personal exercises plus analysis and transcriptions for Don't Cry, Hard On Me, Go, Heat Of The Moment, Sole Survivor, Time Again, Hoedown, Jerusalem, Letters From The Front and Brain Salad Surgery. For anyone who's been a fan of Carl's over the years, this is a great inspection of his playing style. 72 pages.

6630365 $8.95 - OUT OF PRINT -

THE DRUMMER'S STUDIO SURVIVAL GUIDE by Mark Huntley Parsons (©1996)

Subtitled 'How To Get The Best Possible Drum Tracks On Any Recording Project', this book from the Modern Drummer library collects all the articles that appeared in the magazine on this subject. Some of the things discussed here are microphones, equipment selection and preparations, the room, equalization, noise gates, multitrack recording, digital effects and mixing. A necessary read.

330257 $10.95

THE COMPLETE FUNK DRUMMING BOOK

by Jim Payne (©1994)

With endorsements from Andy Newmark, Bernard Purdie, Mike Clark, Jimmy Madison & Sonny Igoe, this 88 page book/CD package features chapters on: introduction to funk, basic coordination and rock 'n' roll, coordination studies - Part 1, Funk Rhythms (many varieties), Latin music and it's Relationship to Funk, Hi-Hat Patterns, Coordination Studies Part-2, Advanced Funk Rhythms - Part 1, Rhythm Section Scores, Rhythms Based on 3s: Blues, Shuffle, Hip-Hop, Two-Hand Hi-Hat Rhythms, Advanced Funk Phrasing: Phrasing In 3s, Linear Drumming, Coordination Studies - Part 3 and Advanced Funk Rhythms - Part 2, This is the same author who wrote 'Give The Drummer Some!' so you know it has to be good!

Though there are many titles available for funk drummers, this one is particularly nice. The inclusion of the CD is great for those needing to hear what they're looking at, (or for those who don't read so well.) It's easy to use, easy to read, and covers a vast amount of material without a lot of wasted space. A good investment to either be used on it's own or in conjunction with some of the other titles available on the subject.

BOOK w/ CD REG. $22.95 MB95164BCD $20.00

GIVE THE DRUMMERS SOME! by Jim Payne (©1996)

Drum books just don't come much cooler than this one.

BOOK with CD REG. $29.95 MMBK0068CD - OUT OF PRINT -

DEVELOPING DEXTERITY by Mitchell Peters (©1968)
DEVELOPING DEXTERITY for SNARE DRUM is a collection of stick exercises and patterns designed to aid the snare drummer in developing ease, control, smoothness, evenness in his handling of the sticks. It has exercises covering a wide scope of technique including single strokes, rolls, flams, paradiddles, rebound strokes, finger strokes, and other aspects of snare drum technique. 48 pages.

DU PETDEX $10.49

THE MULTIPLE-PERCUSSION BOOK concepts for a musical performance by Nick Petrella (©2000)

Over the past twenty years, the volume of multiple-percussion literature has grown exponentially. Additionally, these new compositions challenge percussionists with ever-increasing expanded techniques and musical demends. In order to prepare oneself to perform the literature, much time should be spent rehearsing etudes or short compositions in order to develop both musically and technically.

This book was written for percussionists of all experience levels, with a particular emphasis on intermediate to advanced percussionists. It was also written to be used as a resource book for non-percussionist music educators required to tech a genre in which relatively little is printed, and for composers to gain insight or ideas from the concepts presented. In general, this book will help prepare young musicians for situations they will face in the professional environment.

CD INCLUDED! / FULL NOTATION / INSTRUMENT SELECTION & SET-UP

10 FULL ETUDES with detailed notes for each piece

BOOK CD CF O5461 $21.00

STUDIO / JAZZ DRUM COOKBOOK by John Pickering

Independence exercises against a jazz ride and a lot more. Snare drum fundamentals, review solos, bass drum fundamentals, snare and bass drum combination figures, hi-hat fundamentals, snare/bass drum/hi-hat combinations, ride cymbal variations, jazz solos, etc.

FD PRICE $12.95

Reg. Price $24.95. 6621763 $21.95

TIPBOOK - DRUMS: The Best Guide to Your Instrument

Composer/Author: Hugo Pinksterboer

The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts – for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing • all jargon explained • basic background information • price indications • the history and the family of the instrument • and more.

The drum book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing drums and cymbals, buying sticks, heads and hardware, tuning, and a drummer's glossary.

“Probably the most important $9.95 a drummer will ever spend. Absolutely loaded with insider tips and detailed drawings.” (John Newey, Music Mart)

00330892 Reg. $9.95 FD Price $8.49

ADVANCED CONCEPTS by Kim Plainfield (©1992)

Part of the Drummers Collective series, this excellent and thorough package is a comprehensive method for developing technique, contemporary styles and rhythmical concepts. The music is easy to read and the accompanying tapes/CDs (containing over 90 min. of audio) cover dozens of useful aspects of drumming, including: single & double stroke exercises, paradiddle, multidrum & hi-hat exercises, rudimental solos, linear, funk and shuffle beats, flam exercises, polyrhythms and swing patterns. Also includes Samba, Baiao, Mozambique, Guaguanco, Mambo, Songo, Tumbao patterns and lots more. This is a very well done package that should prove beneficial for intermediate and advanced drummers alike. There is a lot of ground covered in a clear, concise manner and, with the help of the progress charts and the audio, this book will definitely expand your "vocabulary" a bit and increase your control and fluidity on the drum set. 93 pages plus audio.

OUT OF PRINT

STANDARD SNARE DRUM METHOD by Benjamin Podemski
Considered one of the all time best snare drum books, this is a modern course in percussion studying all standard and modern drum strokes, plus drum solo passages from world-famous concert and symphonic compositions & striking exercises for double drumming. Also includes tympani material.

WB11393 $11.95

POLICE - Greatest Hits

This title in our Transcribed Scores series features note-for-note transcriptions (with guitar and bass tab - plus full drum charts) for every note played by Sting, Stewart and Andy on seven top Police tunes: Can't Stand Losing You · Don't Stand So Close to Me · Every Breath You Take · Message in a Bottle · Roxanne · So Lonely · Spirits in the Material World. Includes lyrics.

Reg $24.95 FD SALE PRICE $20.50

DRUMMER'S GUIDE TO SHUFFLES by Dee Potter

The Drummer's Guide to Shuffles is filled with practical, usable shuffle patterns that have many applications in a variety of traditional and modern musical genres.

- Patterns for rock, blues, funk, R&B, jazz and other styles

- Double bass shuffles

- Embellishment with ghost notes and drags

- Half-time shuffles

- Two-bar and mega shuffles

A 46 track CD with demos and play-along tracks that will help you achieve the authentic shuffle groove

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this book will introduce you to traditional shuffle patterns and open doors to alternative interpretations of this time-honored rhythm so that you can explore new possibilities. All the basics behind these many evolutions of the shuffle are covered to ensure your complete knowledge and understanding of the subject.

RUDIMENTAL SOLOS FOR ACCOMPLISHED DRUMMERS

by John Pratt

Challenging, demanding, musical and fun! This collection of 19 snare drum solos by world-renowned virtuoso John Pratt, author of the legendary 14 Modern Contest Solos, will set a new standard for rudimental snare drum soloing. Includes performance notes from Pratt, plus a foreword by Robin Engelman.

Reg. $12.95 FD Price $10.95

 

 

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