A Fresh Approach to Technique & Musicianship with Four Mallets

Arts & Photography

David Skidmore

Music

Mark Wessels Publications

A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum by Mark Wessels is the most comprehensive method available that simultaneously provides instruction for rhythm reading, technique fundamentals, rudimental training, coordination and musicianship necessary for today s well rounded percussionist! The accompaniment CD makes practicing fun by utilizing percussion instruments and grooves from around the world. Also included in the package is the Vic Firth 40 Essential Rudiments poster PLUS A FREE GETTING OFF TO A GREAT START DVD! The mp3 CD set makes the perfect companion to A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum! The play-along audio CD is so much fun that students will have a hard time putting the book away! The new DVD includes video lessons on everything a beginner needs in order to have a successful start on the snare drum (drum set up, tuning, grip, stroke everything through Lesson One). Also included is Vic Firth s Video Tour of Percussion, featuring clips from famous artists and ensembles such as Buddy Rich, Gary Burton, Blue Devils and UMASS Marimba Ensemble. It s a great way to learn about your beginning journey into the world of percussion! And to help you throughout the book, Mark Wessels has recorded 82 FREE VIDEO LESSONS are available on YouTube! Having video lessons on every topic through the book is a great way to supplement lessons from your teacher OR the best way to learn to play the snare drum on your own!

A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum

Children's Books

MARK WESSELS

Arts, Music & Photography

A logical approach for developing music reading skills, technique and musicianship on the keyboard percussion instruments. In addition to over 90 pages of great reading studies, this book also includes a nine page supplemental mini-book for timpani complete with instructions on the common techniques, exercises and solos for the beginning timpanist. INCLUDING AN ACCOMPANIMENT CD WITH AND WITHOUT THE SOLO PART FOR PLAYING ALONG! Just pop the CD in your computer and you ll also have access to the SPEED NOTE READING TUTOR VIDEO GAME designed to help the beginning percussion develop great music reading skills PLUS 18 video lessons for the beginning timpanist, PLUS over 50 pages of additional sightreading material!

FAMPCD - Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion

A Drummer s Guide to: Rock Beats and Fills Hand &amp; Foot Technique Coordination and Independence Reading Music Understanding Song Construction R&amp;B, Jazz, Latin Styles and more! Including: MP3 CD packed with 41 Play-Along Tunes (with and without drums) Featuring World-Renowned Drummer, Stanton Moore! Including over 400 Demonstration Tracks of each of the beats, grooves and fills throughout the book, performed by Donny Gruendler (World Class Drummer, Educator and faculty member at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA! Whether you re a beginner, intermediate or advanced drummer, you ll benefit from the simple stye-by-step approach for learning technique, independence, music reading and grooves. A FRESH APPROACH to the DRUMSET will give you a solid foundation to take your drumming to the next level!

MWPFADS - Fresh Approach To The Drum Set

Combined beginning snare and mallet methods that are designed to work together, creating an ensemble experience for the beginning percussion class. All percussion instruments, including timpani, bass drum, cymbals and common accessories are introduced in a step-by-step fashion. Each lesson culminates in short multi-player ensembles that integrates music reading, techniques and musical skills learned.

A Fresh Approach for the Beginning Percussion Class - Book 1

The Next Level by Jeff Queen is a comprehensive method book covering all aspects of rudimental drumming, from technique to exercises to solos, from one of the best in the business. Queen's detailed descriptions and pictures of Moeller and velocity strokes, as well as numerous exercises covering diddles, flams, rolls, and hybrid rudiments provide tons of material to hone your skills and work your hands.
The Next Level includes a chapter on how to construct your own rudimental solo, including insight into stick tricks and speed, as well as a copy of Queen's famous solo Tribute. This book is a great tool for any drummer, rudimental, concert, or drum set, to improve their hand technique and control.

The Next Level: Rudimental Snare Drum Techniques

Jeff Queen

A Fresh Approach for the Beginning Percussion Class - Book 2

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