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Exploring the Mental Aspects of Drumming

Composer/Author: Billy Ward

This book takes drummers beyond the rudiments and technical exercises to the artistic and spiritual side of what it takes to be a great musician. Master drummer Billy Ward, player and educator, has become one of the most popular columnists in Modern Drummer history. Totally honest and revealing, he shares his series of essays from Modern Drummer magazine that will give players a different perspective on getting better at everything they do, from their own solo playing to the part they play as a component of a band. Topics include: How to Get Gigs, Learning to Groove, Effective Practicing, Session Drumming Tips, Auditioning, Improving Your Mechanics, Wards Quickie Chart System, and more. HL 06620076 HL 06620076

Reg. $12.95 FD Price $10.95

WEATHER REPORT - THE BEST OF WEATHER REPORT (©1988)
A collection of Weather Report songs spanning their career up to 1988. This installment of the Transcribed Scores series contains saxophone, keyboards, bass & drum/percussion parts in a score format. Drummers should be aware that this book does not contain not-for-note drum transcriptions but contains the drum part in "studio drum chart" form. Contains Mysterious Traveller, Black Market, Birdland, Palladium, A Remark You Made, Mr. Gone, The Pursuit Of The Woman With The Feathered Hat, Young And Fine, Badia/Boogie Woogie Waltz Medley, Brown Street, 8:30, Sightseeing, Night Passage & Procession.

675520 $15.95

BACK TO BASICS by Dave Weckl
This is the book/CD package that matches the (VH039) video tape. Dave offers invaluable insights into the fundamentals of drumming. Topics include: hand and foot technique, practice routines, drum set-up and approach. Includes several tunes from Contemporary Drummer + One and an excellent overview of drum skills for any level drummer. With full transcriptions.

BOOK w/CD REG. $24.95 MMBK0013CD $20.75

CONTEMPORARY DRUMMER + ONE by Dave Weckl
An incredible book/CD/charts package which features an all-star band including Dave, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, John Patitucci and Steve Lukather. A studio chart is included for each of the nine songs, plus a detailed book in which Dave describes his grooves and fills.

MMBK0022CD $34.95

- OUT OF PRINT as of 11/00 - Limited quantity available now

IN SESSION with the Dave Weckl Band

"The main difference with this package is that it really is like sitting in on a real record date, one that YOU have been asked to replace MY parts!" - Dave Weckl

IN SESSION is designed for all players and is a play-along product that creates an outstanding method of instruction, while at the same time providing enjoyment for everyone - from beginner to advanced. This package contains: CD with the music from the Dave Weckl band release "Rhythm of the Soul" - WITHOUT the drum track. Over 50 pages containing detailed explanations of Dave's concepts, transcribed drum parts and examples - personally written by Dave. Complete drum parts for each song - and they're perforated so you can tear them out to place on a music stand or use them on a gig. Songs include: The Zone, 101 Shuffle, Mud Sauce, Designer Stubble, Someone's Watching, Rhythm Dance, Access Denied, Song for Claire and Big B Little b.

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Limited quantity available now

$24.95

DAVE WECKL / THE NEXT STEP

Book & CD. Transcribed by John Riley. Features transcriptions and accompanying explanations from Dave's video of the same name.

$20.75 WB MMBK0014CD

ULTIMATE PLAY-ALONG FOR DRUMS LEVEL 1, VOLUME 1 by Dave Weckl (©1993)
The best way to practice is to have fun while you're learning; and that's exactly what the Ultimate Play-Along series is all about. Every musician has learned to play by listening to records, and now with these books, you can play to great recorded music as if you were a member of the band. Each track is mixed both with and without drums so you can hear the way Dave played it, then go ahead and tackle it on your own. These seven tracks cover a wide range of style such as straight 8ths, Rock shuffle, Latin, Rock ballad, 16th note feel, straight-ahead Jazz and Rock & Roll. With full charts.

BOOK w/CD MMBK0048CD $21.95 (SPECIAL ORDER)

ULTIMATE PLAY-ALONG FOR DRUMS LEVEL 1, VOLUME 2 by Dave Weckl (©1996)
This book/CD package has been designed so that the beginning to intermediate drummer can practice in a wide range of styles along with all-star musicians like John Patitucci and Mike Stern. Includes straight 8th and 16th note feels, shuffle grooves, pop ballad, hip-hop (Jazz Funk), blues and reggae grooves. The book features "roadmap" charts for each tune, as well as a step-by-step discussion of each section. Dave also gives you a variety of options you can use for both groove ideas and fills. Each section contains a "talk down" of the chart, similar to what you'd encounter on a session or at a rehearsal. All charts are perforated for easy removal and use on a music stand.

BOOK w/2CDs REG. $24.95 MMBK0063CD $20.75 (SPECIAL ORDER)

THE ELECTRONIC DRUMMER by Norman Weinberg
This book from Modern Drummer Publications covers everything from the most basic information to controlling sophisticated MIDI setups. Includes drum machines, electronic drums, MIDI computers, sound reinforcement, multiple input devices, etc.

6631500 $8.95

GUIDE TO STANDARDIZED DRUM NOTATION by Norman Weinberg

FINALLY - a book that gives you the scoop on drum notation -THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE!!!

This one of a kind book covers notation guidelines, as well as THE standardized notation guidelines for drums, cymbals, noteheads, articulations, voicing, improvisational notation, stem directions, repeat bars, grace notes, rolls, notation for different size drum sets, and much more. Published officially by the Percussive Arts Society (PAS.)

6620063 $8.95

BASICS IN RHYTHM by Garwood Whaley

A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. Now even better with the addition of a demonstration CD showcasing the exercises featured in the book. Useful for any instrument or voice.

HL 00317136 Reg. $19.95 FD Price $17.75

FUNDAMENTAL STUDIES FOR SNARE DRUM by Garwood Whaley (©1973 Joel Rothman)

This book is a beginning method book which covers all of the essential snare drum techniques. Included are many duets and odd meter studies designed to prepare the student for performing today's band and orchestral literature.

DUMGW $7.95

THE ALL AMERICAN DRUMMER / 150 RUDIMENTAL SOLOS by Charley Wilcoxin (©1945)

"This is one of the finest and most popular collections of solos by Charles Wilcoxin. During twenty years of private teaching, I've had the opportunity of seeing the benefits of this book, and the impact that it had on students. This book will help the student get command of all the rudiments and build confidence." - Richard Sakal

Over 90 pages. One of the most popular snare drum solo books of all time.

10300202 $12.75

DRUMSENSE Vol. 1 by Colin Woolway

Focusing on straight rock, shuffle rock, fill-ins and rudiments, this exceptional book/CD pack covers the basic elements of hand-foot coordination necessary to know to play the modern five-piece drum set. Acclaimed drummer, clinician, author and founder of the Drumsense Teaching Project Colin Woolway provides helpful hints for developing solid technique and playing in various styles. The CD features recorded examples of the exercises in the book.

Reg. $12.95 FD Sale price $10.95

THE DRUMMER'S RUDIMENTAL REFERENCE BOOK by John Wooton

"This is it! This text is the best ever written for teaching the rudiments and will soon be on every serious drummer's shelf. I commend John Wooton for putting together a text that we have needed for a long time... Bravo!" Jim Chapin - Author/Teacher/Drum Set Artist

"The most comprehensive set of exercise patterns since George Lawrence Stones Stick Control." Fred Sanford - Yamaha Marching Percussion Clinician

EVERYTHING you want - or ever need - to know about the rudiments is in this all encompassing, nearly 200 page, tome.

OVER 40 SECTIONS INCLUDING: The Five Strokes / One Handed Exercises / Hemiolas (Speed Changes) / Relaxation Exercises / Timing Patterns / Stick Control Exercises / Single Strokes, Single Stroke 4's and 7's / Single Stroke Rolls / Single Stroke Rolls Using Odd Groupings / Multiple Bounce Rolls (buzz rolls) / Triple Stroke Rolls / Double Stroke Rolls / 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17 Stroke & Long Rolls / Triple Pulse Rolls / Rolls With Odd Groupings / Paradiddles / Paradiddles With Odd Groupings / Flams / Flam Accents / Flamacues / Flam Paradiddles / Flam Taps & Flam Paradiddles / Flammed Windmills / Flam Paradiddle-diddles / Pataflaflas / Swiss Army Triplets / Inverted Flam Taps / Flam Drags / Flam Stutters & Flam Fives / Flam Rudiment Combinations / Multiple Flams / Single & Double Drag Taps / Lesson 25's / Dragadiddles / Drag Paradiddles #1 & #2 / Single Ratamacues / Double Ratamacues / Triple Ratamacues / Drag Rudiment Combinations / All Rudiment Combinations / Back Sticking / Around The Tenor Drums and MORE!!!

REG. PRICE $20.00

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