With Big Band Drumming at First Sight,
Steve Fidyk offers a comprehensive approach to improve sight-reading
skills in a big band setting. With advice on how to accompany different
musical forms and playing styles, Fidyk gives detailed information that
will strengthen your ability to recognize band figures and beat patterns
quickly and easily. The companion play-along MP3 CD features 10
arrangements of varying style with beat and figure examples extracted
from each score that are "looped" or repeated several times for thorough
study. Big Band Drumming at First Sight will be an invaluable
tool in helping you to become a better sight-reader! Read, listen,
study, and learn through Steve's experience on what it takes to look at a
drumset part once, and know how to deliver the musical goods with
confidence!
"It was love at first sight when I first encountered
this book. Here is a great resource that is focused on sight-reading
big band charts correctly the first time."