Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer


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Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. Created exclusively to address syncopation, it has earned its place as a standard tool for teaching beginning drummers syncopation and strengthening reading skills. This book includes many accented eighths, dotted eighths and sixteenths, eighth-note triplets and sixteenth notes for extended solos. In addition, teachers can develop many of their own examples from it.




Syncopation for Drums


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Syncopated rhythms for the contemporary drummer


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Syncopated Rhythms introduces the student to syncopation through hundreds of exercises that can be applied to the snare drum only or incorporated for the whole drum set. For beginning through intermediate students. A must for any drummer!




Syncopation for Drums


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A comprehensive method that first teaches music reading, then explores many of the most common syncopated rhythms of modern popular music. Includes practice tips, rhythm exercises, beginning music theory, and a recording demonstrating all the examples in the book. 64 pages.







Violinworks Book 1 + CD


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"Volinworks, in two volumes, is a comprehensive method for the adult beginner, taking students carefully from the very first steps to around Grade 3 standard. The approach suits self-taught beginners as well as those who have teachers, and emphasizes the importance of good habits from day one, of using your ear, and of always aiming for the best sound. Each volume contains a wide selection of repertoire, plus detailed descriptions and photos to demonstrate correct playing positions. The accompanying CD includes play-along tracks for all pieces, with piano, string quartet, or band backings, plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of piano accompaniments. There are supporting video clips and additional resources on a dedicated website, making Violinworks a complete resource for all new learners."--Publisher's description.




Syncopated Rhythms


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"Jazz impresario George Wein and his wife Joyce have established an outstanding art collection that represents an excellent survey of the accomplishments of African American artists of the last century. The exhibition and catalogue, Syncopated Rhythms: 20th-Century African American Art from the George and Joyce Wein Collection, showcases this fine collection, including paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and a painted story quilt."--Page 2 of cover.




Syncopated Rhythms


Book Description

"Jazz impresario George Wein and his wife Joyce have established an outstanding art collection that represents an excellent survey of the accomplishments of African American artists of the last century. The exhibition and catalogue, Syncopated Rhythms: 20th-Century African American Art from the George and Joyce Wein Collection, showcases this fine collection, including paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and a painted story quilt."--Page 2 of cover.




Drumset Syncopation


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(Drum Instruction). Drumset Syncopation picks up where beginning drum methods leave off, providing the intermediate drumset player with practical studies that can be applied to real-life playing situations. Built on the syncopated rhythms that form the basis of popular music, the book explores beats and fills in a variety of styles, including: basic rock, funk, bossa nova, samba, reggae, blues, shuffles, country/gospel and jazz. This indispensible book is filled with info that will take you from the practice room to the stage!




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music


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The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's GuideĀ® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances.