The Everything Drums Book: From Tuning and Timing to Fills and Solos-All You Need to Keep the Beat

Eric Starr

août 2003 · Vendu par Simon and Schuster

À propos de cet e-book

You can continue in the tradition of the drumming greats with The Everything Drums Book, a straightforward, step-by-step introduction to playing drums with inspiration and style. You'll be given lessons in tuning, timing, and hand technique, while developing a unique style all your own. In addition to the fundamentals of drumming, you'll learn how to play in various styles, including rock, blues, jazz, R&B, Latin, and Caribbean. Numerous practice exercises help you put your knowledge to work, while the audio examples help train your ear.
The Everything Drums Bookalso includes:

• An equipment buyer's guide
• A music reading tutorial
• Instruction for playing with brushes and mallets
• Tips for maintaining equipment
• Guidance on fills and solos

Whether you're a fan of Keith Moon, Steve Gadd, Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, or Tito Puente, The Everything Drums Book gives you all the tools you need to keep the beat.

À propos de l'auteur

Eric Starr is a third generation musician from Western New York. A multitalented artist, Starr has worked as a composer, percussionist, pianist, author and educator for most of his life.