Listen To The Music Play

Performing in a big band, and accurately interpreting a big band drum part, can present a challenge to beginning and experienced drummers alike. This book by the founder and publisher of Modern Drummer magazine has been written and designed specifically to help drummers better understand the intricacies of this specialized form of drumming. Time notation, section and ensemble figures, phrasing and fill-ins are all thoroughly discussed, and a wealth of practice examples are included to help players improve their big band drumming performance. 'An excellent text that gets right to the core of big band drumming.' - Louie Bellson

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The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional-quality CD with 99 full-demo tracks and spoken instruction. This drum series can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. This package offers a complete guide to the basics, covering: beats, songs and fills; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and more.

Drum legend Carmine Appice continues to inspire drummers and listeners throughout the world with his originality and his unwavering dedication to the art of drumming. He has broken new ground in every aspect of his career: as a performer, as a teacher, and once again with this Ultimate Play-Along package.
Carmine had the brilliant idea of writing and recording a project that would spotlight guitar gods from around the world. With the help of bandmates Kelly Keeling and Tony Franklin fusing their writing and playing talents with Carmine's, the Guitar Zeuz project was born. This play-along package includes music selected from the CD Guitar Zeuz, which highlights the monstrous guitar talents of Ted Nugent, Paul Gilbert, Stevie Salas, Yngwie Malmsteenm Richie Sambora, Neal Schon and Zakk Wylde, along with the thunderous drumming of Carmine.

Lista utworów:
Code 19
Days Are Nights
Dislocated
Gonna Rain
Out Of Mind
Stash
This Time Around

With over four and a half hours of footage, this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, styles and concepts!
Drumset Technique (Disc One) - Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills.
History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two) - With the help of an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music - how the drumset was first used in all the major styles and how closely related all the styles are.
In addition, Steve's group Vital Information plays seven complete tunes that feature applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in Disc One. Special Features: Extensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi hat solo and hi hat tutorial, alternate band performances, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more!