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Modern
Drummer gives this book an 8
out of 10 and says:
"This book's thoroughness is reflected
immediately, as topics like throne height, pedal tension, heel-up/heel-down
technique, hi-hat fundamentals, and general practice tips are
all covered in the introduction! Once you've mastered the basics,
the real shedding begins, with 16th-note strengthening exercises
designed to be played with the included CD click/tempo tracks,
as well as groove exercises spanning samba to the rock ballad.
Get out your workout clothes for this one! Working through Bass
Drum Essentials For The Drumset is like going
back to school! It's designed to improve you progressively.
Take your time and study the exercises carefully." |
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Includes
sections on:
Strengthening Exercises
Groove Patterns
Bass Drum & Snare Drum Independence
Drum Fills in Context
Musical Styles
Play-Alongs
When
Dave Black and I conceived Bass Drum Essentials for
the Drumset, the idea was to create a book that not
only strengthened and improved bass drum performance, but
also provided a way to incorporate that improvement within
the rest of the drumset. The working outline we came up with
for each chapter was as follows:
Strengthen
and coordinate the feet :: Add various Groove Patterns with
the hands while embellishing the bass drum, using as many
different rhythmic combinations as possible :: Strengthen
the bass drum :: Snare drum relationship with Bass, Snare,
and Ride Cymbal Studies :: Utilize the bass drum within the
Linear Fill Patterns.
Put it all together with Play-Along
tracks (six in total).
CD
samples can be heard by clicking on the MP3
links below.
1.
October Moon (8ths)
2.
Must've Been You (8ths)
3.
Nothing But (16ths)
4.
Smyles (16ths)
5.
Ruby Blues (triplets)
6.
Austin City (triplets)
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In
rock and pop styles of music, the solid relationship between
the bass drum and snare drum is vital to a deep groove and
feel. The purpose of the section Bass,
Snare, and Ride Cymbal
Studies in each chapter is to develop and solidify
that relationship without the dependence of keeping time on
the hi-hat or ride cymbal. These exercises take the dependence
off the right hand (or left) as time-keeper, and applies it
to the bass drum and snare drum where it belongs, thus freeing
up the right hand to play more interesting patterns on the
cymbals.
Chapter
Four - Styles & Interpretation:
This chapter presents various styles
of popular music characterized by their basic feel. Each musical
style includes an explanation of the role the bass drum plays
in it, along with a written example. These examples are by
no means all inclusive only a small sampling of some
of today's most popular styles.
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Drums for the Drumset)
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Brian Fullen. Unauthorized use is a violation of applicable laws. All
rights reserved.
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