Best percussion songbooks according to redditors
We found 19 Reddit comments discussing the best percussion songbooks. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 19 Reddit comments discussing the best percussion songbooks. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Any drummer worth his salt has learnt from Master Studies by Joe Morello
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Technique is one of the most important elements to practice.
Practicing limb independence is critical for being able to have all arms and legs doing different functions. I found Thomas Lang's- Creative Control DVD super helpful for different things to practice.
I grew up listening to Rush and my dad got me this book full of transcribed songs. Helped me to count odd times better back when learning. Hope this helps.
Ask me how I know.
The version without drums is on the CD sold along with his book: http://www.amazon.com/Exercises-Natural-Playing-Book-CD/dp/0825850983
Lawrence Stone's Stick Control & Master Studies by Joe Morello
Great books to utilize while simultaneously working your sheet music skills. Good luck
Ah memories. Yep I started with How to Play rock'n'roll drums, Syncopation and this book way back in the early 90's. Then later on went to Advanced Techniques, Future Sounds and The New Breed for different permutations and limb independence. And 'trying' to pick apart and play Dave Weckl's Island Magic.
Does anyone else remember those drum solos like calypso eclipsed and aint it rich?
Check out The Drummer's Cookbook. It has a ton of written out rhythms to really stretch your kick/snare relationship.
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https://www.amazon.com/Drummers-Cookbook-John-Pickering/dp/0786692855/ref=asc_df_0786692855/
Two ideas for you:
Drumming. You can start with a decent book, a set of sticks and a practice pad. All in all, it'll probably set you back about £30.
If you're desperate to start, there are a few basic lessons out there on the internet. I started out with a couple of pencils and a note pad.
I would've suggested any sort of musical instrument, but drums are by far one of the cheapest to get started, and I'd recommend lessons if you can afford a regular commitment.
If you're struggling with actually keeping time (speeding up is a common problem) that are free metronomes on the internet, or you can buy a cheapish one for around £10 - £15
I've been a drummer since I was 8. Quite rusty right now as a lot of things have kept me from practicing (moving to apartments for years, etc.). Honestly, it's never too late to start. Are you going to be playing Carnegie Hall in a year? Wildly unlikely. But as long as your expectations are grounded in reality, that learning anything takes time and practice, you should be good.
As for practice and sense of tempo/timing: it is imperative that you buy a good metronome and practice with it regularly. You don't necessarily need a Dr. Beat, though I have one, and it is useful at times. But you do need some kind of click to play off of.
Can you read music? If so, there are some really good technique books out there that I'd recommend that are classics. Most people hate grinding technique, but I find it oddly relaxing. Here's some good books:
The first two books are probably where you should start. With all of these, start the metronome at molasses level slow - like 60 bpm or maybe even slower if you're not accurate at that speed. Get comfortable with that speed - maybe 15-30 mins at that speed without any mistakes. Then bump the timing up slightly 2-4 bpm and repeat. At no point should you be tensing up. If you are, you need to stop immediately, shake out your arms, and back down the tempo a bit.
Make sure that you're making more use of your fingers than your wrists. Wrists can be good to start the stroke, but your fingers should be doing a lot of the work.
There's a lot of other technique stuff that you can do, but the above alone could take you 5-10 years of solid daily practice if you're being thorough.
Good luck!
Drummers / Percussionists should purchase Master Studies by Joe Morello. I've used his book for years (my teacher studied with Joe), and I've since used them with my students.
Master Studies II is out as well and is just as good.
These books are a more modern version of George Stone's Stick Control.
Get quad logic. It will teach you most everything you need to know. I am using it right now for learning tenors for my audition... Even though my audition is in 8-9 months, it still applies. If you have any questions, I would reccomend asking a current quads player at your school for help if you are struggling on anything, but mainly... Buy Quad Logic, and a Quadropad, I recommend the Vic Firth Heavy Hitter ones.
https://www.amazon.com/Quad-Logic-Revised-Eiton-Drumming/dp/1933001194/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502565010&sr=8-1&keywords=quad+logic
https://www.amazon.com/Vic-Firth-Heavy-Hitter-Quadropad/dp/B0002F5CEC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1502565032&sr=8-1&keywords=vic+firth+quadropad
The NARD book is the pinnacle of rudimental drumming. It opens with the 26 rudiments and then it has a bunch of pieces to play.
https://www.amazon.com/10300111-Americas-NARD-Drum-Solos/dp/1578919789
are you asking about hand independence or developing even playing with both hands? and can you read music?
a short answer assuming some things: get Master Studies by Joe Morello, and start with the Stone Killers. Work your non dominant hand more than your other.
Check out Mel Bay - The Drummer's Cookbook. It's full of all kinds of patterns between the kick and snare and will really give you some new ideas.
http://www.amazon.com/Mel-Bay-Drummers-Cook-Book/dp/0871668262/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457551346&sr=8-1&keywords=drummers+cookbook
There's this bad boy I picked up a couple of months ago. Prepare to be overwhelmed. There's so much to learn from Bill's playing. There is a Bill Evans omnibook in the making, but it's not out yet.