Basic Library
This well-known method book is a compilation of techniques used in funk and fusion drumming including hi-hat patterns, fill patterns, solos and transcriptions of some of the most famous funk grooves. The book includes two CD's containing all of the patterns, transcriptions and solos performed by the author. The DVD contains both videos "Advanced Funk Drumming" and "Contemporary Drumset Techniques," as well as live band performances and interviews with Louie Bellson and Ed Shaughnessy.

Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to play the drumset? If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your drumset playing quest, then this is it: All About Drums is for you. Whether it's learning to read music, playing by ear, creating your own beats, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start playing the beats and fills to your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus, learn interesting tid-bits on drumset makes & models, care and maintenance, additional percussion instruments, and other fun stuff about the drumset. This fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes:, An introduction to the drumset, Step-by-step music reading instruction, How to create your own beats, fills, & solos, Background on various styles of music, including dozens of favorite songs, Performing tips, CD includes over 90 tracks for demo and play-along. Over 40 favorite songs, including: Come Together, Detroit Rock City, Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover, Hurts So Good, Message in a Bottle, Oh, Pretty Woman, Pour Some Sugar on Me, Shattered, Smells like Teen Spirit, Swingtown, Walk This Way, The Zephyr Song, and more. 208 p.

The second volume of this popular series features authentic arrangements of 10 big hits, with easy-to-read parts and great accompaniments on a professionally recorded CD. Titles include: Ain't No Mountain High Enough; Brick House; Copacabana (At the Copa); Evil Ways; I Heard It Through the Grapevine; On Broadway; Respect; Street Life; Yesterday and Zoot Suit Riot.

This 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, Jim Peterik, Peter Stroud and Tim Smith, the "Camp Jam" instructional program is packed with essential playing techniques that can be learned quickly and easily.

Eight years in the making, this "prequel" to The Commandments of R&B Drumming delves into the rhythm and blues of the 1940s and '50s, an incredible musical era when shuffles ruled the airwaves and modern groove playing was in its infancy. Written by Zoro and Daniel Glass, drummer for the Royal Crown Revue, this book is loaded with history, photos, graphics, exercises, and transcriptions, and includes the most comprehensive guide to shuffle playing ever written.?This book/CD package is well researched, clear in its goals, and enlightening and inspiring in its approach. Keep this one on your bottom shelf; you?re going to want to return to it again and again." -Modern Drummer"Simply put, this is an essential requirement for every drummer?s library."-Drummer"I am so impressed with what Daniel and Zoro have done to secure the heritage of the modern drum set.The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming is a must?every inspired drummer needs to experience and learn from this masterpiece. The book will take you on a journey through our history?and knowing where we came from will assist us in our vision for the future! Thank you both for your hard work, so that generations ahead of us can forever enjoy this magical era!"Dom FamularoDrumming's Global Ambassador"In the modern era of R&B drumming, there aren't too many drummers more qualified than both Zoro and Daniel Glass who could have tackled this subject matter with as much passion as these gentlemen have . . . Anyone wanting to delve into the roots of modern Hip Hop and R&B will want to look no further than this resource; it's excellent in every regard."-DrumScene

Featuring 14 of the funkiest tunes in such styles as gospel, blues, soul, funk, go-go, new jack swing, and hip-hop, this play-along package chronologically documents the evolution of R&B drumming from the 1950s through the late '90s. Included are songs made popular by R&B legends such as James Brown, The Meters, Aretha Franklin, and Janet Jackson. The CD tracks are performed by an all-star R&B band featuring Al McKay, the legendary guitarist of Earth, Wind & Fire. The book also provides historical insight, tips for approaching the music, groove examples, rare photos, and album cover artwork.

Break down rock into fifteen important sub-styles with this unique book and CD pack! For each sub-style, students get a comprehensive lesson centering on a fully notated musical chart on the CD. The CD includes a performance demo and then a version without the drums for playing along. With the sound of music in their ears, they can study and practice the technical aspects by performing the rhythms of each style. Each style section includes: historical references and background, useful information and explanations about the sub-style, notated musical examples of the style for drums, additional exercises and alternative variations, important performance tips, discographies and bibliographies, demonstration performance, and play along tracks.

This book, and CD, are about the styles and grooves that make up the full array of the Rock scene for drumset. You will receive a complete insight into 15 of the most important sub styles which make Rock such a rich and exciting musical genre.

Let your technique soar to new heights with eight solos and dozens of exercises tailor-made for intermediate and advanced players in pop, funk, and R&B! Improve your independence; find your groove in mixed meters; ace your rolls, paradiddles, and triplets; increase your sight-reading chops; and interpret big band and samba charts like a pro - all while learning how to use these skills in real-life performance situations. The CD includes recorded demonstrations of dozens of musical examples.

Play your favorite songs quickly and easily with the Drum Play-Along Series. Just follow the drum notation, listen to the CD to hear how the drums should sound, then play along using the separate backing tracks. The lyrics are also included for quick reference. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and MAC computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch! Includes: Hurts So Good, Message in a Bottle, No Reply at All, Owner of a Lonely Heart, Peg, Rosanna, Separate Ways (Worlds Apart), Swingtown. 56 p.