Inside the Big Band Drum Chart


Book Description

Inside the Big Band Drum Chart is a first of its kind drum method that usestraditional and contemporary arrangements performed by a 17 piece jazzensemble as the vehicle to study beats, musical form, ensemble phrasing, articulation, and interpretation. For each arrangement, there is 'talk through' information explaining how the composition is played as well as transcriptions of key beats and melodic information that connects the 'written drum part' to the music. The 248 page book includes a 2.5 hour audio available online and an hour long video demonstrating every exercise in the text. Also included areanecdotes and interviews with legendary big band drummers and arrangers such as Louie Bellson, Jake Hanna, Phil Wilson, Mark Taylor and Bob Curnow.Includes access to online audio/video




Big Band Drumming at First Sight: Book & Online Audio/PDF


Book Description

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 recording features 10 arrangements of varying styles 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. -Percussive Notes Rather than offering exercises in speedy note reading, the volume covers the fine art of chart interpretation with useful advice and clear illustrations. -Jeff Potter, Modern Drummer




Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Play Along


Book Description

Titles are: Swingin' for the Fences * La Almeja Pequena * Hunting Wabbits * Whodunnit? * Count Bubbas Revenge * Get in Line * Horn of Puente * The Jazz Police * High Maintenance * Cut 'n Run.




Modern Reading Text in 4/4


Book Description

This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.




The Roots of Rock Drumming


Book Description

Miscellaneous Percussion Music - Mixed Levels




The ultimate drumset reading anthology


Book Description

Sample drum set charts and examples for practice in popular music styles.




How to Play Drums in a Big Band


Book Description

Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correct in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Drums in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples, and a play-along CD to help you put it all together. The repertoire covers many jazz styles, from Basie to Latin and African-influenced music to ECM and contemporary jazz (the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bob Brookmeyer, etc.).




Sittin' in with the Big Band, Vol 2


Book Description

Sittin' In with the Big Band, Vol. II is more than just a fun play-along kit. This book and CD set features 10 big band charts written at the intermediate level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble and improve performance skills. As students play with and listen to the outstanding players in the band, they will learn about blend, style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, time, and playing in tune. Performance tips and suggestions are included in each book. Books are available for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums.




I've Got You Under My Skins


Book Description

A unique publication that features the original drum charts for all of the popular Frank Sinatra tunes on the recording. Alfred has reprinted the charts as a book and added performance hints and in-studio photos. An ideal book for the drummer to follow the actual drum parts used on the recording, or for singers who wish to sing along (minus Frank).




Drum Chart Hits


Book Description

(Drum Book). Authentic drum transcriptions of 30 pop and rock hits are included in this collection which also features drum kit legends and lyric cues. Songs include: All About That Bass * Can't Stop the Feeling * Ex's & Oh's * Get Lucky * Happy * Moves like Jagger * Roar * Rolling in the Deep * Shake It Off * Thinking Out Loud * 24K Magic * Uptown Funk * and more.