Rock Drumming & Soloing Methods

Rob Leytham

2011年3月 · Mel Bay Publications

关于此电子书

Designed to address the changes in today's rock music,this book introduces ideas and techniques that allow drummers to adapt their approach to their instrument. Includes exercises on 16th notes, 16th note triplets, 32nd notes, paradiddles, and some fun and challenging drum set solos. Audio download available online.

作者简介

Rob Leytham has been a popular drum instructor in Kansas City, Missouri for over 35 years. He has been a freelance writer for MODERN DRUMMER magazine, with over 20 articles published. Rob is a Best-selling drum instructional book author for MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS with 10 books written. His 2004 book OSTINATOS FOR THE MELODIC DRUMSET was voted the #2 instructional book in the MODERN DRUMMER READER'S POLL and #5 in DRUM! MAGAZINE DRUMMIES award. He is an Award-Winning educator certified in Neuro-Rhythmic Trauma Therapy. He teaches elementary students missing Social-Emotional skills using Drums, Rhythm, and Mantras for the Liberty Missouri Public School District. He travels the country speaking to educators about how drumming affects the brain of children in trauma. Currently, he teaches drums at PALEN MUSIC CENTER in Liberty, Missouri. Some of Rob Leytham's former students have gone on to great careers in music. They are Tyler Chiarelli (FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE), Kenny Burkitt (PUDDLE OF MUDD), Jason Dean (SIDEWISE), David Vittetoe (U.S. AIRFORCE BAND), and Dr. Andrew Mcgraw (University of Richmond). Rob Leytham has been the drummer for the Progressive Rock Band ANCIENT VISION since 1989 and has recorded 3 albums with them to great reviews. They are: THE VISION (1990), FOCUS OR BLINDERS (1994), and LOST AT SEA (2008). Rob is a member of the PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY (PAS) and the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS (ASCAP).