The Art of Modern Jazz Drumming. Percussion. Softcover. 120 pages.

This book deals with the principles, techniques, rhythms, and concepts of progressive jazz. Topics include improvisation, interaction of parts, meter-within-meter phrasing, cymbal rhythms, triplet performance patterns, independent performance patterns, and much more.

114 pages; This book clearly explains a musical approach to expressing yourself on the drumset by the use of polyrhythms and odd phrasings. With step-by-step examples as well as numerous transcriptions of ideas as played by some of the top drummers in the world, it outlines a clear and concise path towards a more complete understanding of polyrhythms as applied to the drumset. Chapters are broken down into rhythmic categories starting with six against four, and ending with four against three. Each has precise explanations as well as audio accompaniments to aid students as they work on the material. Also included in each section are well-thought-out practice tips that help avoid the frustrations that one may face when working out complex rhythms. Patiently working through this book will greatly enhance your musical vocabulary as well as demystify the world of polyrhythms.

Multi-Pitch Rhythm Studies - 44 pp.; 1973 edition, rhythmic reading exercises, easy to intermediate; for 2-5 different pitches (or instruments), suitable for drum sets or small percussion set-ups.

antiquarian, good condition, sold out after sale

44 pages; These exercises will help musicians move between instruments more accurately, while enhancing their reading ability for recording work, shows and the theatre pit. Teaches how to play more melodically to generally become a more versatile musician. Recommended for drummers of all levels.

Das Schlagzeug-Set in der Blasmusik und Tanzmusik - 58 Seiten, Anfängerschule mit 120 versch. Tanzrhythmen.

The official books of the popular Camp Jam Summer Rock Camps, the Camp Jam: Rock Solid series takes the aspiring rock musician from beginner level to playing in a rock ’n’ roll band in no time at all! Developed by some of the greatest rock musicians in the business, including Liberty DeVitto (former drummer for Billy Joel), Jim Peterik (guitarist/vocalist for Survivor), Peter Stroud and Tim Smith (guitarist and bassist for Sheryl Crow), the Camp Jam instructional program is packed with essential playing techniques that can be learned quickly and easily.

Perfect for all musicians at various ability levels—the lessons and exercises are not only fun to play, but are proven effective to get budding rock stars jamming right away! With Camp Jam locations now established in 16 cities across the United States, this series gives players the chance to get in on all the action, learn the Camp Jam playing secrets, and start living the dream!

Rhythm and Drumming Demystified - A Method to Expand Your Vocabulary While Improving Your Reading, Timekeeping, Coordination, Phrasing, and Polyrhythmic Skills

The lessons in Rhythm and Drumming Demystified (R.A.D.D.) utilize a process of adapting the rudiments---and the countless variations and grooves they spawn---to the framework of five systems of common rhythmic figures, as a means to increase one's control and flexibility with any sticking or time-feel. The book also contains a groundbreaking system for using the voice to develop one's "internal clock." By using this system, drummers can improve their groove by learning to generate time with their mind and allow their body to simply be a conduit between their perception of the time and its manifestation on the drumset.

• About the Author
• Acknowledgements
• CHAPTER I -- Lessons based on Rhythm Code 1
• CHAPTER II -- Lessons based on Rhythm Code 2
• CHAPTER III -- Lessons based on Rhythm Code 3
• CHAPTER IV -- Lessons based on Rhythm Code 4
• Chapter Preface
• CHAPTER V -- Lessons based on Rhythm Code 5
• CHAPTER VI -- Looking Forward
• How to Use This Book
• Introduction
• Online Tutorial Information
• Preface
• Rhythm and Drumming Demystified II
• Rhythm Code 1 (Skeleton)
• Rhythm Code 2 (Skeleton)
• Rhythm Code 3 (Skeleton)
• Rhythm Code 4 (Skeleton)
• Rhythm Code 5 (Skeleton)
• The Above the Neck Concept
• The Above the Neck Disciplines
• The Importance of Verbal Recitation to Mastering Time

Written by drummer/educator Dave DiCenso, Universal Rhythms for Drumset is a workbook with a concept designed to help demystify the drummer’s creative process. Working from the notion that the majority of Western music is built upon five simple rhythmic phrases, DiCenso offers creative tools that demonstrate how to identify, interpret, and manipulate this five-rhythm alphabet in order to improve one’s understanding of rhythm as a language and one’s ability to speak it on a set of drums.

By applying an innovative eight-step "mastery system" to each lesson, the reader is challenged to go beyond muscle memory and improve cerebral skills such as pulse/space/shape awareness within any groove, fill, embellishment, or solo; getting ideas to flow seamlessly from mind to limbs to drums; understanding the space other musicians occupy to make informed musical choices and create a deeper band pocket.

Lessons that include over 500 exercises covering 28 drumming styles are all based upon only five rhythms, and all examples in the book are performed by the author on the included MP3 CD.