Enormous demands are placed on the control and manual dexterity of the contemporary drum set player, particularly in the Jazz idiom. Today's drummer is expected to have developed limb coordination to a degree that would have been thought unachievable a few short years ago. This text presents an effective method of dealing with the mastery of drum set coordination by breaking it down into four sections: 1) Ride Cymbal - Right hand; 2) Snare Drum - Left hand; 3) Bass Drum - Right foot; 4) Hi-hat - Left foot. The author clearly states his goals in writing this book: "It is my sincere wish that the materials presented in [this] text will be of considerable help in developing musical approach to the coordination skills demanded of today's drummer." -John Pickering

Hand Technique & Rudiments features clips of some of the world's most famous and popular drummers discussing and demonstrating various aspects of hand technique and their approach to the rudiments. Many useful and challenging warm-up exercises and rudimental hand patterns (on both pad and drumset) are included. These clips will provide excellent practice material for both drumset and marching players. Featured are Steve Gadd (Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Chick Corea), Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting), Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information), Tommy Igoe (The Birdland Big Band), Todd Sucherman (Styx), Jeff Queen (DCI snare champion, Blast!), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts), Aaron Spears (Usher, American Idol Tour), Pat Petrillo (Gloria Gaynor, Patti LaBelle), Thomas Lang (Stork, Gianna Nannini), John Blackwell (Prince, Justin Timberlake), Antonio Sanchez (Pat Metheney), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall). The program is hosted by drum corps legend Dennis DeLucia, who introduces the various clips, which have been selected specifically for their educational value. Priced affordably and containing a wealth of previously released material from the Hudson Music catalog, the titles in the Ultimate Drum Lessons series have proven to be very popular with drummers. In response to customer comments, the clips on these new releases have been chosen specifically for their educational/instructional content (less concert performances and more actual lessons). 1 hour, 51 minutes.

Drumsense Volume 2 introduces the student to a basic jazz beat, with triplet fills from Drumsense Volume 1 revisited but with hi hat keeping time. The book includes a chapter on ""jazz independence"" (i.e. snare or bass drum against jazz ride cymbal) which never gets too difficult and is musical and fun for the beginner. The book also covers subdivided 16th note rolls, but with hi hat timekeeping, which gets quite challenging, and a section on basic stroke technique: accents, taps, down and up strokes. Overall, the emphasis of Drumsense Volume 2 is on timekeeping (hi hat with foot) and technique (basic strokes).

This book, from acclaimed percussionist Clark Tracey, provides an easy to follow and comprehensive introduction to playing Jazz Drums. The author offers a unique insight into various playing methods and techniques including following scores, unusual time signatures, soloing, advice on equipment, as well as an entire chapter dedicated to brush techniques. The book is accompanied by a CD containing audio and video demonstrations, play-along tracks, and exercises performed by Clark Tracey on drums with a live backing band. Ideal for any percussionist looking to improve their overall technique or understanding of jazz music.

In this book, you will find no instruction on how to read musical notation. The purpose of this book is not to teach you basic reading skills, but rather how to interpret and play a drum chart. There are two charts for every song in the book. One will be a standard chart written by a professional copyist. The other will be my own personal shorthand chart I would write if a proper chart were not available. In some cases, I may want to avoid lots of page turns and write my own chart to cut down on the number of pages. Included are basic charts that are commonly found for various arrangements, and my own personal charts written as if I was hearing this song for a show or a session for the first time.

Michael Hurd: Adam-In-Eden by Michael Hurd. For Piano, Vocal & Guitar, Double Bass, Drums. Music Sales America. Sacred, Musicals. 28 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV200194. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14001133). ISBN 0853603510. Sacred, Musicals. 6.75x9.75 inches. Adam-In-Eden is a popular style cantata telling the story of Adam and Eve. The scoring is for unison voices (with divisions) with a small part for narrator. The accompaniment for Piano, with Guitar Chord Symbols would suit the addition of Drums and Double Bass if available. 21mins.

Straight-Ahead Jazz Drumming provides a step-by-step method devoted to unlocking the mysteries of the jazz drummer's role as an accompanist. Author Jeff Jerolamon has gone beyond the mere coordination patterns that comprise most jazz drumming books to combine informative text, realistic musical examples, and audio tracks that clearly and methodically detail such topics as how to: develop a good, traditional cymbal beat; adorn the cymbal beat with comping figures; play and use basic tension figures; play the cymbal in a contemporary (post 1960) fashion; adorn the contemporary cymbal concept with the rest of the drumset; resolve tensions (resolution points); build excitement behind a soloist; and more. Straight-Ahead Jazz Drumming is excellent for self-study, studio lessons, and college curriculum use.

Rockin' Away the Blues by Franklin D. Adams. For Concert Band (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1-2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F, Trumpet in Bb 1-2, Trombone, Baritone B.C., (Baritone T.C.), Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (Snare Drum & Bass Drum), Percussion 2 (C). Band Music. Grade 1. Score only. Duration 1:30. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.13051). Your blues won't be around long when you play these blues with your young musicians! An easy-to-play introduction to blues progressions with easy rhythms and in a popular rock style that never goes out of date.

Bethena by Scott Joplin (1868-1917). Arranged by D. Long. For Concert Band (Flute 1/2, Oboe, Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3, Horn in F 1/2, Trombone 1/2, Baritone, (Baritone T.C.), Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (bells, xylophone), ). Grade 3. Score only. Duration 4:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.09131). This is a fun yet complex arrangement of Joplin's Bethena. It is a waltz consisting of five strains, and some complex interludes. It is elegant, intricate, and emotional.

Elite Syncopations by Scott Joplin (1868-1917). Arranged by D. Long. For Concert Band (Flute 1/2, Oboe (optional), Bassoon (optional), Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (optional), Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, Horn 1/2, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion 1 (bells, xylophone), Percussion 2). Grade 4. Score only. Duration 3:50. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.04851). Return to the early days of truly American music with this adaptation of the Scott Joplin ragtime piano classic 'Elite Syncopations.' Playful interplay between the brass and woodwinds with tasteful percussion make this arrangement a delight!

Time for Blues (Zusammen mit Windholz: Pokerface). By T. Warner. Edited by Benedini, E.. Dance Orchestra. For various instruments: piano, 2 alto saxophone, 2 tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, guitar, percussion. Published by Doblinger Music Publishers (DB.TM-00003).

Blues for my sons arranged by Christophe Torion. For vibraphone solo, piano. Level 3. Published by Alfonce Production (AF.A12-013-P).

The entertainer by Scott Joplin (1868-1917). Arranged by Gerard Lecointe. Percussion quintet. For 2 vibraphones, 2 marimbas, bass marimba. Level 2. Published by Alfonce Production (AF.A5-008-P).

Magnificat by Roland Szentpali. For soprano, tenor, mixed choir, symphony orchestra and jazz quartet (Soprano solo, tenor solo, SATB - 2.2 (English Horn).3 (Bass clarinet).2 - 4.3.3.1 - timpani - strings - Saxophone (alto + soprano), Electric Guitar, Piano, Marimba and Drums (ad lib improvised)). Jazz. Choir score. Composed 2003. Duration 25'. Published by Editions BIM (ET.V54A).

The Best of the Blues Brothers (Five part flexible with percussion). Arranged by Henk Ummels. For Fanfare Band (5 Parts Flexible) and Percussion. Arrangements of Modern Light Music. Flexible Wind. Grade 2. Score. Duration 8 minutes, 15 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.023010050-S). Give your pupils' band the opportunity to excel with the biggest hit of the Blues Brothers: "Everybody Needs Somebody," "Peter Gunn Theme," "Rawhide!" and "Gimme some Lovin'." Those famous tunes have been skilfully arranged in order not to betray the originals and yet they can be performed by smaller bands as well.

The Best of the Blues Brothers arranged by Henk Ummels. For Concert Band (5 Parts Flexible) and Percussion. Film / Arrangements of Modern Light Music. Flexible Wind. Grade 2. Score. Duration 8 minutes, 15 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.013010050-S). Give your pupils' band the opportunity to excel with the biggest hit of the Blues Brothers: "Everybody Needs Somebody," "Peter Gunn Theme," "Rawhide!" and "Gimme some Lovin'." Those famous tunes have been skilfully arranged in order not to betray the originals and yet they can be performed by smaller bands as well.

Introduction to Swing-Style Drumming Book/CD Set by Joe Maroni. For Drum Set. Methods. Swing. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 104 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20991BCD). ISBN 9780786605590. Swing. 8.75x11.75 inches. Introduction to Swing Style Drumming is a system specifically designed to enable beginning drum students to develop the ability to play swing style music. The objective is to develop coordinated independence between the ride cymbal - played with the right hand, snare drum - played with the left hand, bass drum - played with the right foot, and hi hat cymbal - played with the left foot. Lessons include 380 rhythm patterns written for snare and bass drum. Four rhythm patterns are written in four measure phrases followed by a sixteen measure summary combining the four patterns. All the rhythm patterns are played independently against the jazz swing beat on the ride cymbal. Every lesson builds on those that came before, giving students a chance to practice what they have learned and reinforcing skills that will be used over and over. Includes audio CD with all the lessons from the book. The objectives of this book are as follows: Develop a solid foundation for playing coordinated independence with hands and feet; Develop a feel and concept for playing swing style music; Develop the ability to keep perfect time which is the drummer's most important function; Develop the ability to feel a four measure phrase; Develop the ability to enhance the rhythm and accompaniment parts in swing style music; Be prepared to learn more intricate swing beats and play at an advanced level.

Ragtimes: Stoptime Rag by Scott Joplin (1868-1917). For Xylophone, Piano,. Published by Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag (HF.FH-2395). ISBN M-2034-2395-9.

Ragtimes: Elite Syncopations by Scott Joplin (1868-1917). For Xylophone, Piano,. Published by Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag (HF.FH-2394). ISBN M-2034-2394-2.

The Green-Back Book, Vol. 1 (Four Pieces in Ragtime Style) by William Ryden (1939-). For Mixed Ensemble (11 players): Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, percussion, Piano, String Quintet (2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass). Original Works; Jazz/Ragtime. 20th Century. Score and set of parts. Published by Masters Music Publications Inc. (MT.M3603-SET).

Ragtime by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971). For Wind Symphony or Band (38 players): 2+1, 2, 5+1+alto+contrabassoon+Eb, 2+1 - AATBt saxophone - 4, 3, 3+2, 1, timpani, percussion, piano, double bass. Transcriptions; Jazz/Ragtime. Masters Symphonic Band Concert Band. 20th Century; Russian. Grade 4. Full score. Composed 1918/1982. Duration 4.5 minutes. Published by Edwin F. Kalmus (MT.B3685-FSC).

Charleston Alley by Edgar M. Sampson and Jon Hendricks. Arranged by Darmon Meader. For Bass, Choral, Drums, Instrumental Combo. Shawnee Press. Jazz/pop. 8 pages. Shawnee Press #LB0460. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35003243). Darmon Meader's arrangement of Charleston Alley pays tribute to Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, as well as Charlie Barnet, while expanding the voicings, and also placing the song in a much more “SATB-friendly” key. This arrangement is a great introduction to the classic vocalese style of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, and will work well for most medium to advanced vocal jazz groups. Instrumentation includes: Bass, Drums.

Old New Borrowed Blues by Victoria Bond. For Contrabass, Percussion & Harpsichord. Score & Part(s). Composed 1986. Duration 12'. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.90440020).

Paul Wertico -- Drum Philosophy. For Drumset. Artist/Personality; Method/Instruction; Percussion - Drum DVD. Alfred's Artist Series. Jazz. DVD. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.31989). ISBN 0739057677. Jazz. Long-time drummer for the Pat Metheny Group, Paul Wertico is widely acknowledged as one of the premier players in jazz drumming. His unique approach to the drums is as much mental as it is physical. His analysis of the performances included in this DVD will give you great insight into the philosophy he employs when he sits down at the drumset.