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The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming 5 reviews
Modern Drummer Publications, 2000
Finally
I've worked through just about every other double bass drum book out there and, although the exercises were interesting from a coordination/conditioning standpoint, they did not prepare me to actually play double bass drum patterns in a musical context. I was about to write my own book with exercises I'd developed but then found this book. I thank the authors for saving me the trouble! If ...
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Funk Drumming: Innovative Grooves and Advanced Concepts (Book & CD)5 reviews
Mike Clark
Hal Leonard Corporation, 2005
Addictive funk beats
There are over 150 examples of funk beats in this book, and 89 of them are included on the cd, played by Mike Clark. The beats in this book are so addictive that I spent three days just playing the first 3 grooves in this book, just trying to get the groove and feel right and coming up with my own variations. Each example beat uses accents and ghost notes very tastefully which makes them very ...
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On The Beaten Path: The Drummers Guide To Musical Styles & The Legends Who Defined Them (Book & CD) 9 reviews
Rich Lackowski
Alfred Publishing, 2007
Great book for ALL drummers, not just beginners
I am a beginning, self-taught drummer who just does it for fun in my spare time. This is the only drumming book I've ever bought, though I've bought many guitar tab books in the past.
This book focuses on some of the most famous drummers of various genres, and beautifully deconstructs their styles, and even has drum kit layouts. Those blew me away! I don't know if such a thing is a standard ...
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The Code of Funk3 reviews
David Garibaldi
Hudson Music, 2006
Delivers the funky goods
I'm a teacher, and while I'm not a drummer, I understand what good teaching is. David Garabaldi has done an exemplary job as a teacher with this book and CD. He breaks down what he does into small, easy steps, and then shows the student, not only how to put it together, but how to practice the parts so that they can be learned effectively and easily. Is it quick? No. Good things never are. With ...
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Beyond Bop Drumming9 reviews
John Riley
Warner Bros Pubns, 1997
great book....
this book is a great learning tool from semi-pro to professional drummers that want to refine and improve their jazz and drumming skills. The audio cd that comes with the book offers great examples of the charts and exercises listed. It also lists other recommended listening and reading material. In my opinion, this is even better than the first book from John Riley. Anyone who buys this book ...
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Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion10 reviews
Mickey Hart, Jay Stevens, ...
Acid Test Productions, 1998
Not just for drummers.
At a glance, Drumming at the Edge of Magic may seem like an autobiogrphical journey by the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart. While the book is autobiographical, it goes far beyond that to discover the real meaning of drumming and music in general. The meaning of drumming (or life?) comes in many forms, and many disguises. As Hart begins to unluck the secrets to why humans desire to express ...
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Conga Drumming: A Beginner's Guide to Playing With Time8 reviews
Alan Dworsky, Betsy Sansby
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1996
Love the book; like their notation
I agree with all the other reviewers... this is a great book for beginners and advanced (as well as folks somewhere in the middle, like me). One thing I didn't expect to like, since I can read regular music notation, was their concocted music notation. To my surprise, I like theirs better. It's very intuitive, and after a while, you can pretty much sight-read the rhythms. If I hear/see a conga ...
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Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Finding the Rhythm for Differentiated Learning3 reviews
Debbie Silver
Incentive Publications, 2005
Drumming on
This book is a great resource for anyone considering going in to the field of education. It has some excellent tips for teaching to ALL students.
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Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer (Ted Reed)10 reviews
Ted Reed
Alfred Publishing Company, 1997
All music students could benefit from this book.
I am currently using this book to teach my son basic drumming with a roland practice pad. It has been a fantastic help.
This book would be helpful to any beginning student learning to read music, not just drummers, since it so clearly breaks down rhythmic notation. The exercise progressions make a lot of sense, and there are quarter note guides that align the drum notes relative to the ...
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The Art of Bop Drumming (with CD)12 reviews
John Riley
Warner Bros Pubns, 1994
Indispensable, crucial, essential!!!
Like Jazz? Don't like Jazz? It doesn't matter. Whether you like to swing or not, this book WILL make you a better drummer and musician. The triplet feel is almost its own dimension in drumming and every drummer should master it. Although it is targeted for bebop jazz (basically faster swing feel as far as a drummer is concerned), this book will give you plenty of exercises and ideas you can ...
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Fundamentals of Tabla, Vol. 1 10 reviews
David Courtney, David R. Courtney
Sur Sangeet Services, 1998
A must have for any serious student
Beautiful book. Bulk of the material is laid out in Appendices - making for easy reference. Examples and illustrations are plenty and the author's approach is very objective. There is a section that contains the actual examination papers for years 1 through 4 of a certificate program in Tabla at a University in India - what a brilliant idea ! Whether you are a beginner or a "tablachi extra ...
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Mel Bay Bongo Drumming/Beyond the Basics Book/2 CD Set2 reviews
Trevor K. Salloum
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2000
The Bongo Book we've waited for...
Hats off to Trevor Salloum who has graced the percussion world with this wonderful book. With the help of two carefully recorded CDs, Trevor guides every level of bongo player into new and exciting domains. The CDs are accompanied with a notated workbook which describes each recorded rhythm in a straightforward tablature. Additionally, Trevor provides illuminating insights into the unique history ...
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World Music Drumming: A Cross-Cultural Curriculum1 review
Will Schmid
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1998
World Drumming By Will Schmid is the Best!
I am a general music teacher and have been using this as a curriculum with my 6th and 7th graders. They love the drumming and respond well to the entire book. There are so many things to think about as a teacher and this book helped alleviate all the stresses of being a music teacher. I had more time to plan engaging lessons with my students and I did not have to think about how or when I would ...
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The Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk and Hip Hop5 reviews
Zoro
Alfred Publishing Company, 1998
5 Stars aren't near enough! How about 10!!!
Zoro, who is well respected in the drumming community, takes you through the evolution of R&B music with information about the drummers who laid down the groove, discographies of great albums, and lists of must-know tunes for the working drummer. The Chapters take you through the evolution of feels with lots of groove exercises and transcriptions of tunes typical of the feel/style. Not only ...
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Extreme Interdependence: Drumming Beyond Independence (With Audio CD)7 reviews
Rick Gratton
Alfred Publishing Company, 2001
A very good book...with a caveat.
This is book is very good as long as the exercises within are understood to be a means to an end and not the end itself. You won't be learning licks or musicality with this book, but rather developing the coordination to create your own. It is a TECHNIQUE book and not an "practice-this-lick" book. The underlying concept is to develop your ability to execute any combination with any limb at any ...
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Medicine Dance: One Woman's Healing Journey into the World of Native American Sweatlodges, Drumming ...8 reviews
Marsha Scarbrough
O Books, 2007
WOW
Medicine Dance is so engaging and funny that I couldn't put it down. I hope Marsha Scarbrough is working on a sequel.
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Sacred Drumming3 reviews
Steven Ash, Ash Renate
Sterling, 2004
A great book about drumming from a shamanic point of view.
This is a beautiful book, very well illustrated with photos. It is as much about shamanism from a Native American perspective as it is about drumming, providing information about the four directions, consecrating sacred space, and many other topics. The CD that comes with this book is very high quality and enjoyable as well.
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The Way of the Pulse: Drumming With Spirit5 reviews
John Diamond
Enhancement Books, 1999
Inspirational
This book is about more than just drumming. It shows how you can use music to help yourself and those round you. Diamond's approach is a unique, and combines philosophy with psychology and numerous other modalities. The writing ranges from the philosophical to practical suggestions and it has been a great inspiration to me in using music to enhance my life. One wonderful aspect to his approach ...
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New Orleans Jazz and Second Line Drumming w/CD (Dci Video Transcription Series)2 reviews
Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley
Alfred Publishing Company, 1996
Back Cover Blurbs-Check them out!
JIM KELTNER: A great feast, the music and the players from New Orleans, a subject so near and dear to my heart, beautifully presented with lots of details and great pictures.
JOSEPH "ZIGABOO" MODELISTE: Even growing up in New Orleans it was difficult to get this information. This book is a solid piece of work and I'm glad to see these influential players getting the recognition they deserve.
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World Music Drumming: New Ensembles And Songs
Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004
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