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Become a different drummer
Drumming is natural to all of us--after all, it mimics the regular beat of our hearts. But some of us want to go further and really lay down a big beat. And no wonder--whether you want to become the powerful backbone of a band or just learn how to play a hand drum for pleasure, drumming is a lot of fun. Oh, and it's scientifically proven to make you smarter. Bonus: healthier!
Drums For Dummies gets you going on the road to becoming the drummer you want to be. Get started with the basics--what drums to buy, exercises that build your skills, and playing simple rhythms. Then move into more complex topics, explore drumming styles from around the world, and add other percussion instruments to your repertoire.
Written in an easy-to-follow step-by-step style by respected instructor Jeff Strong, you'll go from banging out basic rhythms--with or without sticks--to acquiring versatility with different styles and types of drum. The book also provides online audio files to drum along with, as well as suggestions for solo approaches to wow your bandmates.
Understand fundamental techniques.
Hone your technique with exercises.
Explore other percussion instruments.
Care for your drums.
The all-time drumming great Neal Peart of the band Rush once said that when he saw a good drummer, all he wanted to do was practice. Drums For Dummies is your best way to do just that--and start hitting your perfect groove.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Drums For Dummies (9780471794110). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!
Auteur
Jeff Strong has been a drummer for more than 40 years. His professional experience includes a variety of styles including jazz, rock, Latin, country, blues, and R&B. Jeff has taught drumming for more than three decades and is also the author of Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies, 6th Edition.
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Follow the steps to set up and tune a drum kit Dreaming of drumming? Here's where to start! Do you find yourself tapping on the tabletop whenever music plays? It's time to turn table-drumming into the real thing. The simple, easy-to-follow advice in this book gets you going, whether your goal is to start a band or just to play for your own enjoyment. Conquer the basics of the drums while you discover the different rhythms of rock, blues, Latin, and other music styles. You'll also find advice on playing other percussion instruments, buying and maintaining a drum set, performing for an audience, and much more. Inside...
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Become a different drummer
Drumming is natural to all of usafter all, it mimics the regular beat of our hearts. But some of us want to go further and really lay down a big beat. And no wonderwhether you want to become the powerful backbone of a band or just learn how to play a hand drum for pleasure, drumming is a lot of fun. Oh, and it's scientifically proven to make you smarter. Bonus: healthier!
Drums For Dummies gets you going on the road to becoming the drummer you want to be. Get started with the basicswhat drums to buy, exercises that build your skills, and playing simple rhythms. Then move into more complex topics, explore drumming styles from around the world, and add other percussion instruments to your repertoire.
Written in an easy-to-follow step-by-step style by respected instructor Jeff Strong, you'll go from banging out basic rhythmswith or without sticksto acquiring versatility with different styles and types of drum. The book also provides online audio files to drum along with, as well as suggestions for solo approaches to wow your bandmates.
Care for your drums
The all-time drumming great Neal Peart of the band Rush once said that when he saw a good drummer, all he wanted to do was practice. Drums For Dummies is your best way to do just thatand start hitting your perfect groove.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Drums For Dummies (9780471794110). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Conventions Used in This Book 2
What You're Not to Read 3
Foolish Assumptions 3
How This Book is Organized 3
Part 1: Setting a Solid Foundation 4
Part 2: Digging into the Drumset 4
Part 3: Dressing up Your Drumset Skills 4
Part 4: Pounding Out the Beat: Traditional Drums and Percussion 4
Part 5: Choosing, Tuning, and Caring for Your Drums 5
Part 6: The Part of Tens 5
Appendix 5
Icons Used in This Book 5
Beyond the Book 6
Where to Go from Here 6
Part 1: Setting a Solid Foundation 7
Chapter 1: Drum Basics 9
Picking a Drum Apart from Head to Shell 10
Exploring How Drums Create Sound 11
Deconstructing the Drumset 12
Appreciating the Old-timers: Traditional Drums 15
Swingin' Sticks and Slapping the Skins 16
Chapter 2: I've Got Rhythm 19
Developing a Sound Vocabulary 20
Adding Some Drumming Definitions 25
Becoming One with the Pulse (and I'm Not Talking Heartbeat) 27
Feeling the Meter 28
Embracing Odd Meter 29
Chapter 3: Tapping into Drumming Techniques 31
Talkin' Technique: What You Need to Know 31
Perfecting your posture 32
Preventing injuries 32
Hitting the drum: It's (not) all in the wrist 36
Speaking Softly and Carrying Big Sticks 37
Holding the sticks 37
Understanding drumstick strokes 40
Painting a Variety of Textures with Brushes 43
Getting to know brush styles 44
Getting a grip on brushing techniques 44
Forging a Foundation with Rudiments 47
The single-stroke roll 47
The double-stroke roll 48
The paradiddle 49
The flam 49
The ruff 50
Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Sessions 50
Starting slowly 50
Counting out the rhythm 50
Thinking it through first 50
Toughing out practice 51
Knowing when to stop 51
Chapter 4: Getting a Handle on Hand Drumming Techniques 53
Taking Matters (and Tones) into Your Own Hands 53
Opting for Open Tones 54
Basic open tone stroke 54
Thumb stroke 55
The open slap tone 55
Bass tone 56
The rim stroke 57
Mastering Muted Tones 58
Basic muted tone 58
The closed slap stroke 58
The palm stroke 59
The heel-tip stroke 59
Venturing into Some Alternative Strokes 60
Brushing stroke 60
Drone tone 61
The snap 61
Trills 61
One-handed rolls 62
Keeping Your Options Open 63
Part 2: Digging Into the Drumset 65
Chapter 5: Settling In Behind the Drumset 67
Setting Up Your Drumset 67
Sitting on the throne 68
Positioning the pedals 69
Securing the snare drum 69
Placing the tom-toms 70
Adjusting the ride cymbal 71
Angling the crash cymbals 71
Raising the hi-hats 72
Putting Your F…