Drums

The late, great Tito Puente was a giant in the world of Latin music. This exceptional new book/CD pack, co-written with Jim Payne, includes an extensive biography, a history of Afro-Cuban music, arch

Practical Applications, using Afro-Caribbean Rhythms to Develop Command and Control of the Drumset (with 2 CDs). Formally a 3-part series that explores Afro-Caribbean rhythms as applied to the drum s

In this unique rhythm section workbook, 23 James Brown classics have been transcribed, broken down into individual lessons, and meticulously recreated on 2 one-hour CDs. Featuring legendary grooves f

Spice up your percussion rhythms and grooves with this book/CD pack by Brazilian native Alberto Netto! Learn to play the most popular and influential Brazilian rhythms on both traditional percussion

A solid and extremely valuable guide to applying traditional Brazilian rhythms to drum set. It delves into the complexities of Brazilian rhythms and also helps explain the background and influences o

A collection of scores from Billy Cobham recordings analyzed in great depth, both on the printed page and on the included CD recording. Each composition is presented in a rhythm chart, in examples ke

Featuring Tim "Herb" Alexander, Jonathan Moffett, Neil Peart, Will Kennedy, Chris Parker, and Mike Portnoy. Through in-depth lessons, these dynamic players reveal their secrets to soloing, playing fi

An introduction to Afro-Cuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of Afro-Cuban music. The book explores the complexities of these various styles in a simple, und

This outstanding book, the first in the Lessons with the Greats series, contains 2 lesson-matching CDs so every percussionist can study and hear the grooves, fills, techniques, and concepts of Kenny

Interviews, out-takes, teaching, and music. A fascinating and useful book based on the DCI video of the same name. The play-along chart will be useful and bassists will appreciate Gary Grainger's lin

Derived from the DCI video of the same name, this book and CD package offers play-along charts (with all of Dennis' grooves and solos transcribed) to the tunes in the video. Get valuable insight into

A comprehensive guide to soul, funk, and hip-hop drumming! A comprehensive guide to soul, funk and hip-hop drumming! It includes a historical discussion, studies of practical grooves from each era of

Play along with 6 classic Korn tracks, transcribed for drums with lyrics and the vocal melody line. Each song has background info, a drum analysis, and technique tips. There are 2 versions on the CD

This book and 2 CD package is a must for all drummers wanting to explore the world of electronically produced Jungle Drum 'n' Bass grooves. If you are new to this genre of music, this book will open

Cutting-edge techniques to master 4 limb independence from the German drum sensation Marco Minnemann. This method will dramatically increase one's independence and coordination skills and help develo

Great for amateur recording musicians as well as professional recording studios, this pack includes all of the building blocks necessary for composing and recording a complete drum part in a variety

Power Workout 1 is a 15-minute practice routine to build physical strength, power, and endurance on the drum set and to develop double bass drum technique, time, and groove. As a bonus, you get 13 mo

The best-selling titles of the Ultimate Beginner Series are now packaged together for the first time! 2 videos, a book, and a CD are now only $24.95, a savings of almost 25%. It's everything you need

Great for amateur recording musicians as well as professional recording studios, this pack includes all of the building blocks necessary for composing and recording a complete drum part in a variety

This book/CD focuses on the drum set as it relates to the rest of the rhythm section. Beginning with setups, various scenarios are discussed and represented in diagram forms. This includes drum tunin

This book and CD package focuses on all the component grooves of each song performed in the corresponding video (VH0189). Using this as a play-along for drum set, the student is given the opportunity

This text and CD package teaches timbales as played by the master percussionist Changuito. Topics include set-up, tuning, the clave, fills, independence exercises, listening recommendations, and a gl

Beyond Bop Drumming is John Riley's exciting follow-up to the critically acclaimed Art of Bop Drumming. Based on the drumming advancements of the post-bop period of the 1960s, the book and audio topi

In this book, Steve Khan shares his approach to chord construction on guitar, an area in which he has become famous. He has taken a complex subject and broken it down into simple building blocks and

In The Funky Beat, David focuses on combining funk and jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms to extend his own innovative style. By dissecting his grooves and musical choices for each song on the CD, David de

Ultimate Play-Along for Guitar has been developed so that the beginner-to-intermediate-level guitarist can practice in different styles along with all-star musicians including Mike Stern on guitar, J

With Freeman Kwazdo Donkor and Abraham Adzenyah. Based on 4 Ghanaian rhythmic groups (Sikyi, Adowa, Gahu, and Akom), this book and CD will provide drum set players with a "new" vocabulary based on so

A play-along transcription book of Chad's very popular DCI video. 9 tracks are presented without drums so you can play along with some of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' most popular tunes such as "Give I

This exciting and unique book from Matt Savage is a state of the art resource for developing total control of the 40 Percussive Arts Society rudiments with immediate results, in a musical context.

The ultimate technical study of 4-way independence based on Afro-Cuban rhythms. This detailed and methodical approach will develop your coordination, independence, and increase your rhythmic vocabula

An introduction to linear time playing. The first section contains basic exercises for linear playing skills, including voice coordination, dynamic balance, accenting, and more. The second section de

Created for drum set players who find themselves in a creative rut, this book and audio package easily breaks down the mystery behind subdivisions, rhythmic modulation, rhythmic scales, and beat disp

A step-by-step guide that develops total mastery of the art of brush playing. This new edition is updated and revised with a section on rock applications plus additional brush stroke techniques. Ed T

In Technique Patterns, the student is challenged with a variety of routines designed to increase technical facility in the hands and feet. Included are exercises on finger control, endurance, multipl

In Sticking Patterns, Gary's unique approach to the use of stickings on the set is explored. Completely different from the rudiments, Gary's system is designed specifically for drum set performance,

Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order or in any combination with one another. They are a must for de

5 compositions geared to assisting a drummer reach goals such as synchronizing with the band; identifying the subtle changes in musical intensity; establishing strong, secure rhythm; and playing with

The essential soloing theory course for all guitarists from one of the most distinctive guitar players on the music scene today. The method is structured around 6 basic chordal types approached 5 way

A complete method. Learn the art of spinning drumsticks. It's fun, easy, and adds to your peformance. Five chapters. Over 100 spins and variations. Single-hand rhythms. Practical applications. Lots of

This book gives drummers the opportunity to study many of Steve's most famous grooves and solo patterns with the help of Steve's own stickings and musical insights. Transcribed from Steve's DCI video

This powerful and all-encompassing book/audio package is an epic vision on the art of modern rock guitar. John Petrucci offers detailed lessons on speed and accuracy, chromatic exercises, playing wit

Peter Magadini offers an extensive step-by-step method on the application of polyrhythms for the drum set. Expand drum solos and fills by incorporating polyrhythms to basic time. This book also lends

Killer play-along tracks plus detailed instruction. Includes "Detroit Rock City," "Black Diamond," "Rock and Roll All Nite" (Live Version), "Love Gun," "Strutter," and "Watchin' You."

Using the music from Louie's album Their Time Was the Greatest, this book/CD package offers the chance to play along with the hand-written charts used for the actual recording session. On the accompa

Turn those standard 26 rudiments into mind-blowing grooves, fills, and solos.

All that rhythmic sophistication you hear great drummers do can easily be broken down into its basic elements: the

Teach yourself to be a monster drummer. Includes Level 1 and Level 2 Book/CD and Companion Songbook.

This ultimate self-teaching method offers quality instruction, terrific songs, and a profes

The Portraits in Rhythm Study Guide contains a detailed analysis of the 50 snare drum etudes from Portraits in Rhythm. These observations and interpretations represent many years of performing and te

Peter Erskine is internationally renowned for his drumming skills, and equally admired for his teaching abilities. The Drum Perspective draws upon Erskine's wealth of knowledge and experience to illu

This book and audio package is for all beginners (children to fun-loving adults) who want to learn how to play the bongos, congas, and djembe drums in a fun and musical way. Subjects covered include

An introduction to the percussive roots of modern music. Glen Caruba is a top percussionist and has performing credits with Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby, Arturo Sandoval,

The hand drummer's bible! Designed for use with any style hand drum, this book contains rhythms for percussion ensembles and solo hand drummers. 2 styles of easy-to-understand notation are used. Inclu

This book/CD package has been developed so that the beginning-to-intermediate drummer can practice in a wide range of styles along with all-star musicians Mike Stern on guitar and John Patitucci on b

Transitions is the ultimate independence learning system. From 2-limb (pad or snare drum) to advanced 4-limb (drum set) designed for beginners to advanced. Every exercise has a corresponding play-alo

Learn how to take any basic rock/funk drum beat and morph it into jazz and world music feels. Improve your chops, expand your versatility, and develop your own style. The accompanying CD features ove

In this book and CD, renowned Hammond B-3 organist Joey DeFancesco discusses blues, bebop lines, and progressions. He also provides music examples for practice and study, examples and lines in all 12

World Fusion Drumming combines the energy and feel of rock, Latin, and world music with the technique and improvisational skills of jazz. Within the formats of samba, baiao, songo, manigo, and shuffl

This in-depth workshop, complete with helpful diagrams and a practice CD, will help drummers master the art of brush playing. It features 10 essential concepts, 32 brush patterns, rhythm table exerci

This book approaches conga playing in a very user-friendly way. A must for all students who wish to learn the basic styles, patterns, and techniques from world-renowned artist/teacher Richie Gajate-G

A truly exceptional package allowing the beginner to intermediate drummer to practice with a pre-recorded band. The 7 tracks cover a wide range of styles such as straight eighths, sixteenth-note feel

Techniques such as time-keeping, soloing, effective filling, phrasing, and chart reading are all studied, demonstrated, and presented in a play-along format. This book will challenge, inspire, enligh

Matching folio to their critically acclaimed self-titled album. Includes "Enter Sandman," "Sad But True," "The Unforgiven," "Don't Tread On Me," "Of Wolf And Man," "The God That Failed," "Nothing Els

Complete transcriptions to their debut album, including the songs: "The Four Horsemen," "Seek And Destroy," "Jump In The Fire," and more.

This folio features 12 songs from the Metallica double-album of covers, complete with photos and drum notation legend section. Songs include "Crash Course in Brain Surgery," "Helpless," "Killing Time

This is an updated version of the famous Saul Goodman Modern Method for Tympani. Roland Kohloff was the Fundamentals Editor and Gary Werdesheim was the Music Editor, under the direction of Anthony J.

An up-close look at heavy metal's leading drummer, using actual transcribed examples of Metallica hits. Accompanying CD features all musical examples.

Matching folio to Metallica's second album, including "Creeping Death," "Fade To Black," and more.

This perennial favorite among drummers help players develop their bass drum technique and increase their flexibility through the mastery of exercises.

These hybrid compositions and rhythms are influenced by the popular Samba, Olodum, and Baiao styles of Brazil. 72 pages.

The World Beat Rhythms series explores rhythmic styles from different

The hybrid compositions and rhythms in this book and CD package are influenced by the popular Rumba, Mozambique, and Conga styles of Cuba. 64 pages.

The World Beat Rhythms series explores rhyt

66 Drum Solos for the Modern Drummer presents drum solos in all styles of music in an easy-to-read format. These solos are designed to help improve your technique, independence, improvisational skill

The bible of Latin patterns and sounds. This compendium of native instruments shows how each instrument plays its part of the beat. There is also a special section of supplementary timbale exercises

In addition to being a collection of transcriptions of the Buddy Rich solos featured on the Buddy Rich Jazz Legend videos (VH0196, VH0197), this publication concentrates on the specifics of "The Worl

By Gary Chester & Chris Adams, this sequel to The New Breed is a more advanced book that teaches a method for learning total independence and creativity. It was started by Gary Chester and completed

Learn to play the drums instantly with this revolutionary method for students of all ages! Written by Ron Savage, Chair of the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music, this book/CD pack teach

A comprehensive guide to notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures, triplets, ties, dotted notes and rests, cut time, compound time, swing, shuffle, rhythm studies, counting systems, road

This compilation features 28 useful drum lessons by Chuck Silverman with play-along tracks on the accompanying CD. His influential methods explain how to groove better and develop creative approaches

Discover the secret phrasing of African-descent rhythms in this one-on-one lesson! MI instructor Phil Maturano teaches Relayed Time Shifting (RTS), a unique system of shifting between cut time and 6/

A no-nonsense approach to hard rock, thrash and heavy metal drumming by Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo. The book and accompanying CD contain a wealth of material covering power warm-ups, 8th-note groov

Percussion Institute of Technology instructor Ed Roscetti gets inside the styles and grooves of blues drumming with applications for rock, funk and jazz approaches to the blues. This package includes

Written by the founder, publisher & editor of Modern Drummer magazine, Paradiddle Power is a unique study of the many applications of single, double, and triple paradiddles around the drumset, design

This book is designed to help players gain an extremely high level of coordinated independence for rock drumming performance, thereby freeing all four limbs from dependence on one another. Once the m