Maria Martinez Afro-Cuban Coordination for Drumset PDF. Enter the realm of darkness and learn the deepest secrets of playing serious metal rhythms. Covered are power chords, riffs, evil intervals, muting & picking techniques, heavy chord, and more. Through lessons, live performances with a band, and hand-percussion instruction, instructor Maria Martinez demonstrates a wide range of Afro-Cuban rhythms, coordination, and improvisational techniques. Martinez’s skill is fully displayed in several hands-on demos, which cover the following styles: Mozambique, Nanigo, Songo, and Mambo; cowbell and ride cymbal variations; studies to develop left-foot clave; ostinatos, rhythm studies, 2-bar phrases; and much more! The...

Ed Roscetti Drummer’s Guide To Odd Meters PDF download. In this course designed from MI core curriculum programs, Ed Roscetti unlocks the secrets of odd time signatures, covering studies in 3/4, 5/4, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and other odd-time meters. Includes complete song charts with play-along CD tracks, rhythm guides and detailed analysis, the Five Steps to Musicality and more! This approach helps the student and professional drummer to develop a library of rhythmic ideas for grooving, turnarounds to outline phrases, and soloing. I highly recommend Ed’s book and CD. A logical, thorough and practical analysis and application...

Mark Levine The Jazz Theory Book PDF. Endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, and others, The Jazz Theory Book presents all the information any student of jazz needs in an easy-to-understand, yet thorough, manner. For intermediate to advanced players, and written by one of the acknowledged masters of jazz, it is used by universities around the world. Over 500 pages of text and over 750 musical examples. Written in the language of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and user-friendly. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony...

Rebeca Mauleon Salsa Guidebook For Piano and Ensemble PDF. The only complete method book on salsa ever published! 260 pages, filled with musical examples for piano, bass, drum set and salsa percussion instruments. For beginning to advanced players. Also included are excerpts of musical scores showing how each instrument fits into each variation of salsa, an historical synopsis, numerous photos of salsa artists and an extensive discography of Afro-Caribbean music. A complete method book on how all the various styles of Afro-Cuban music are played, plus sample charts showing what each instrument is responsible for, a complete history of...

Steve Mansfield 1001 Drum Grooves PDF. This book presents 1001 drumset beats played in a variety of musical styles, past and present. It’s ideal for beginners seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of drum grooves, as well as consummate professionals who want to bring their knowledge of various drum styles to new heights. Author Steve Mansfield presents: rock and funk grooves, blues and jazz grooves, ethnic grooves, Afro-Cuban and Caribbean grooves, and much more. For those who are beginning set players, this book is invaluable. Every page includes rhythm patterns that vary only slightly from one line to another. Thus,...

Dave Weckl Contemporary Drummer + One PDF. With two CDs of demonstration and playalong tracks, authentic studio drum charts and a comprehensive book of analysis and commentary, this pack will help you find out just how Dave accompanies artists as diverse as Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Steve Lukather and John Patitucci. If you want to learn how to play in odd times especially 7 The Island Magic tune and description is like nothing else on the planet to understand various ways to count and feel 7/8. There is so much effort in this product it is amazing. The real...

John S Pratt 14 Modern Contest Solo for Snare Drum. All 26 of the Standard American Drum Rudiments, their variations and a number of compound rudiments are used here to establish the countless possibilities which present themselves within the bounds of the drumming rudiments. The interesting library contains titles such as: Stomping Through the Bar Line; Gingersnap; Ruffing Up a Storm; No Left Flam 6/8. These snare drum solos are AWESOME! Challenging, MUSICAL (yes all caps), and FUN to play. Each solo contains many rudiments which are listed at the bottom of each piece. The phrasing used is great,...

Gary Chester The New Breed 2 PDF. This sequel to The New Breed is a more advanced book that teaches a method for learning total independence and creativity. It was started by Gary Chester and completed by his student Chris Adams after Gary’s death. Topics covered include: cross bonuses, wac-a-chuck bonuses, disco, funk, swing, 8th-note triplet bonuses, 16th-note triplet melodies, odd times, and much more. Includes a special tribute to Gary Chester. This book is definitely not for beginners or amateurs. It is an in depth study of independence by one of the great studio legends. Gary Chester has...

Charley Wilcoxon The All-American Drummer PDF. 150 rudimental solos. This is an excellent reading challenge for the intermediate drummer who can play their rudiments at 80 to 120 B.P.M. It teaches the drum set musician the possibilities for musical combinations that include the rudiments. All of the great players use these combinations to build their unique stylistic feels. Asking a student to faithfully and accurately play these etudes will garner the student a great deal of facility. Anything by Mr. Wilcoxon is a very good investment for a serious drummer. Short, potent solos that can be put together in...

Colin Bailey Bass Drum Control PDF. It’s more than just speed and endurance exercises for the bass drum, although that is part of it. There are also many exercises that alternate between the hands and feet. These help develop hand/foot separation and coordination. The enclosed CD with the latest edition actually explains the technique used and what recommended pedal set-up to use. The book illustrates the exercises with notation. The book doesn’t actually have written or photo explanations of the technique. Colin Bailey’s book recommended if you want to improve this area of drumming, either single pedal set-up or...