Terry Burrows How To Read Music PDF. It is a self-contained audio-visual tutor. In ten lessons, you will learn the basics of sight reading as well as the general principles of music theory. New ideas of increasing complexity are systematically introduced as you proceed through the course. These are reinforced by frequent reading and listening exercises. When you complete the course you’ll find that you have enough knowledge to understand even the most demanding pieces of music. This book is an ideal primer for musicians of every level, from the complete novice to the expert player who never learned...

Jim Chapin Advanced Techniques For The Modern Drummer PDF. The classic jazz independence book is now new and improved and with two CDs! Jim Chapin, known as the “Father of Jazz Independence,” has written one of the most popular drumset books of all time. This classic work should be in every drummer’s library as there is always something new to learn and develop from this masterful book. Whether for a beginner or an accomplished drummer, this system will greatly improve independence and coordination, sticking, power, and speed and endurance on the drumset. Dedicated to Sanford Moeller, this book proves...

Dante Agostini Preparation For Sight-Reading PDF. This instrument sight-reading book Is designed to familiarize the student with the rhythmic and Instrumental difficulties he will encounter In musical scores. These sight-reading studies will show the student how important It is to read music and have good technique (see the Dante Agostini 6 rudiments and 6 drum methods). Studies for drums, Vol. 1 is necessary to work with this book. It Indicates the “right hand”, “left hand” attacks, or the method of using the rudiments or scores on drums. Studies for drums, vol. 0-5 discuss techniques from beginners to professionals (see...

In Technique Patterns, the student is challenged with a variety of routines designed to increase technical in the hands and feet. Included are exercises on finger control, endurance, multiple-note playing, hand-foot combinations and more. The Patterns Series The four books contained in the Patterns series have been designed to help students in developing an awareness of the types of materials currently being used in contemporary music drum performance. Through the books, many suggestions will be made concerning how these materials can be applied to the drum set. Students should feel free to experiment with these possibilities, as well as...

Charles Dowd Jazz, Rock and Latin Sourcebook PDF. This book & CD takes the concept of the drum dictionary to a new level: 100 grooves for drums and bass that explore every style of musical performance are written and recorded for maximum impact. The concept of combining the drums and the bass truly makes this a unique and definitive resource for all percussionists. The groove patterns in this book will provide playing material for the drummer and bassist enabling the development of solid ensemble skills and steady “time feel” in many contemporary styles. Practice your favorite grooves but also...

Drum Play-Along Volume 2 Classic Rock PDF. Discover exactly how to play eight of the greatest drum parts by some of the biggest names in classic rock, including The Beatles, Golden Earring, Cream and Aerosmith. The Drum Play-Along series is designed to help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just fllow the drum notation, listen to the CD to hear how the drums should sound, and then play along using the superb backing tracks. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For MAC and PC computer users, the CD is also enhanced so you can...

Green Day Drums PDF. Authentic Playalong. Take over from Trey Cool to become the drummer for Green Day! Green Day Authentic Drums Playalong presents eight songs that span their awesome career, arranged for drums with drum charts, melody line and chord symbols, transcribed from the original recordings. This book includes a specially recorded soundalike CD, with full performance demonstrations and backing tracks for you to play and sing along to.  16 tracks, 8 with a drums, 8 with no drums but a click-track instead. The transcriptions are good and the sound-alike recording (minus vocals as is usual) are well...

Gary Chaffee Time Functioning Patterns PDF. Focuses on time functioning skills in both the jazz and rock areas. Topics include cymbal ostinatos and linear phrasing, as well as melodic and harmonic jazz coordination. The four-volume Patterns series by Gary Chaffee is one of the most contemporary and comprehensive drum methods available. Endorsed by many of today’s top players, the books cover a wide range of materials, and will help students develop the kinds of skills necessary for drum set performance. The Patterns books are designed to be used in any order, or in combination with one another. A must...

Buddy Rich Modern Interpretation Of Snare Drum Rudiments PDF. The result of the combined efforts of the Rich-Adler partnership is a book with all the fundamental material needed for an instructive drum method. In addition to the elementary principles of music, there are eighty-three lessons of exercises and rudiments, twenty-one reading exercises, ten exercises employing rudiments, forty-six advanced rhythmic studies and a list of the most frequently used musical terms. All of the material has been carefully graded as to difficulty. Buddy Rich’s Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments not only differs from all other drum books, in that...

In Session with Dave Weckl Band PDF. Here is a chance for you to “sit-in” with the Dave Weckl band playing charts derived from the Weckl album Rhythm to the Soul. Each book contains a special play-along CD of the original pieces, but with the instrument in question omitted. That way the player gets to play with the band and experience the delight of music making with professionals. The book itself includes a complete chart of the player’s part, detailed explanations of how to perform the music, term definitions, concepts, musical examples and copious performance tips. With this book/CD,...