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Modern Percussion Grooves

by Glen Caruba
Glen Caruba's first book, Afro-Cuban Drumming, touched on basic Latin percussion styles. This follow-up teaches how to incorporate these traditional rhythms and techniques into modern pop and rock playing. Covers instrument playing tips (congas, bongo, timbale, cowbell, shakers and more), funk grooves, pop ballads, Afro-Cuban 6/8, jazz-fusion grooves, cha-cha pop, and lots more. The CD features 40 tracks of examples.
00000228Book/CD Pack $16.95
 
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New Directions Around the Drums

by Mark Hamon
Endorsed by notables like Hal Blaine, Peter Erskine, Jim Chapin, and more, this book features a comprehensive, non-rudimental approach to the drumset for beginners to professionals! It combines straight drum-to-drum patterns with cross-sticking configurations, and includes open-ended free-style drum patterns for use as solos and fills.
00000170 $14.95
 
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Rockin’ Poppin’ Snare Drum, Vol. 1

Rhythm Fundamentals
by Bart Robley
The first in a series of three snare drum instructional books from Telly Award-Winner Bart Robley, this book is perfect for beginners of any age. The fundamentals of reading rhythm are important to the success of playing any instrument, especially the snare! In this book you will learn to read everything from quarter-note sticking patterns all the way to rebounded sixteenth notes, and then it’s on to rudimental drum rolls. A CD is included so you can listen while you practice, eliminating any guess work. The 40 essential drum rudiments are also included in the front of the book. A must for all drummers! Watch for a companion DVD coming soon!
00001562Book/CD Pack $19.99
 
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School Of Hard Rocks

A Working Drummer’s Guide to Real-World Drumming
by Bart Robley
Drummer, session man, teacher and Classic Drummer columnist Bart Robley has compiled the most essential rudiments that form the basis for all of his work. These exercises are not only great for beginners who need a solid foundation, but also perfect refreshers for intermediate to advanced players. By the time drummers are done with this book, their playing will come together into rhythms that can be used in a wide variety of playing situations.
00001203Softcover $15.95
 
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The Art of Latin Drumming

A New Approach to Learn Traditional Afro-Cuban and Latin American Rhythms on Drums
by Jose Rosa and Hector “Pocho” Neciosup
This bilingual book presents a new systematic approach to playing Latin American rhythms. It’ll help you develop your coordination and independence, and play superimposed rhythms. Designed for drummers who are eager to take their playing to the next level, the book is divided into 16-week lessons – making it perfect for use as a semester course for high school or college. Loaded with practical exercises, plus two CDs packed with patterns and play-alongs – 144 tracks in all!
00001579Book/2-CD Pack $26.99
 
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