Time-Keepers: Vol. 1: The Fundamentals in 1/8th Notes
About this eBook
• Play the drums with good technique and understanding
• Develop a musical vocabulary of grooves and fills
• Listen to music you like and learn from it
• Read musical notation from exercises to entire songs
• Improvise creatively and with confidence
What the Pros say about Time-Keepers:
“I am 100% behind Time-Keepers. It focuses on subject matter that is paramount to those wishing to advance not only as a drummer, but more importantly as a musician. Much respect.”
- Chuck Keeping (Big Wreck/Suzie McNeil)
“This is a great book! Meat & Potatoes. All killer, no filler. It’s the book that every beginning student should have. Thanks Kevin, for giving students what they want and teachers an easy and concise way to give it to ‘em.
- John M. Wicks (Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green, Fitz & The Tantrums)
“This book is hands down the best one I’ve come across that conveys the most basic and important aspects of the fundamentals of drumming. A must for all.”
- Jeff Luciani (The Dears)
“From it’s opening, Time-Keepers is incredibly complete, relevant and full of useful content. Kevin has created a masterpiece that can easily stand it’s ground among the top quality literature already available on this subject.”
- Max Senitt (Alex Cuba)
About the author
Kevin Mendes is a professional drummer based out of Toronto, Canada. The first volume in this series is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of drumming with clear "how-to" instructions, that will give the reader a complete understanding of what it means to be a good, musical drummer.
"My personal philosophy with music, drumming and life in general is that less is more. I'm usually more attracted to music that is focused around a well crafted song and I'm most inspired by musicians that have the intuition and humility to play a simple part that feels and sounds perfect for the song. I try to teach all of my students with simplicity in mind and encourage the same musical sensitivity from the very beginning."
For more information about the author, please visit www.kevinmendes.com.