(Book). From the editor of Modern Drummer magazine, this book is a collection of 38 solos designed to challenge both technical and reading skills for the intermediate to advanced snare drummer. Each solo is preceded by an explanation of its structure and highlights, with an emphasis on the more difficult sections of the piece. Also includes some suggested stickings, and a special section of 30 Preparatory Exercises.

The Modern Snare Drummer

Spagnardi, Ron

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(Percussion). Written by the founder, publisher &amp; editor of Modern Drummer magazine, Paradiddle Power is a unique study of the many applications of single, double, and triple paradiddles around the drumset, designed to increase players' speed, creativity, and fluency.

Paradiddle Power: Increasing Your Technique on the Drumset with Paradiddles

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(Percussion). Performing in a big band, and accurately interpreting a big band drum part, can present a challenge to beginning and experienced drummers alike. This book by the founder and publisher of Modern Drummer magazine has been written and designed specifically to help drummers better understand the intricacies of this specialized form of drumming. Time notation, section and ensemble figures, phrasing and fill-ins are all thoroughly discussed, and a wealth of practice examples are included to help players improve their big band drumming performance. "An excellent text that gets right to the core of big band drumming." Louie Bellson

The Big Band Drummer: A Complete Workbook for Improving Big Band Drumming Performance

This book from Modern Drummer publisher Ron Spagnardi will help drummers using a traditional single bass set-up attain the most effective and efficient results from their playing. In a simple and methodical manner, it presents bass drum development exercises using 8th notes, triplets, two common 16th-note figures, straight 16th notes, 16th-note triplets, and 32nd notes. The last section of the book presents five challenging solos using combinations of the previously studied material.

Building Bass Drum Technique: Strength, Speed, Endurance and Control for Single Bass Drum Players

(Percussion). A must-read for every drummer, this exceptional book by Modern Drummer magazine founder and publisher Ron Spagnardi will help you become the master of your kit! It features over 1,000 accent exercises using mixed stickings, rolls, flams and accents around the drums.

Accent Control: Accent Patterns for Technique and Solo Development

Drumset Control: Dynamic Exercises for Increased Facility on the Drumset

(Percussion). Written by Modern Drummer publisher Ron Spagnardi, Snare Drum Duets offers a selection of 25 challenging duets ranging in difficulty from simple to complex. A wide assortment of time signatures is used throughout the book, from 2/4 and common time, to 5/8, 7/8 and 12/8, among others. This book can be used for two players in duet format (remembering to alternate parts), as individual solos for improvement of basic reading skills, or for play-along with the enclosed CD, which includes a separate recording of both parts for each duet. Conscientious practice of the material in Snare Drum Duets will improve both reading and technical skills, regardless of the manner in which the book is used. Ideal for high school and college-level percussionists, this book/CD pack is fun for students and teachers.

Snare Drum Duets: 25 Duets for Two Snare Drummers

(Book). Ever noticed that many of the world's most influential drummers have a deep understanding of music and also know how to play another instrument? Modern Drummer founder and publisher Ron Spagnardi has, and with this new book/CD pack, he sets out to teach drummers the essentials of theory and harmony using a keyboard. He covers: major scales; basic chord structure; inversions; diatonic harmony; chord voicings, extensions and progressions; and more vital topics.

Understanding the Language of Music: A Drummer's Guide to Theory and Harmony

Coordinated independence refers to the ability to execute separate rhythms in each hand and foot in a coordinated manner, yet totally independent of one another. This book will teach you this essential part of jazz drumming. Section One covers snare drum independence, Section Two teaches bass drum independence, Section Three puts them both together, and Section Four features helpful combination exercises.

Progressive Independence: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic Jazz Drumming Technique

By following the series of progressive exercises laid out here, drummers who already possess a substantial level of solo skills - but who want to add a greater degree of rhythmic and visual interest to their solo work - will better understand the technique, and develop a good measure of facility on their own.

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