As Jack DeJohnette says, "It is definitely the time for drummers to make their contribution." And the place is in The Drummer's Time. This book features classic interviews with the legendary drummers who have defined contemporary jazz, taken from the pages of Modern Drummer magazine. Great drummers represented include: Louie Bellson, Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Mel Lewis, Joe Morello, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Dave Weckl, and Tony Williams. This is a must-read for any drummer or jazz fan!

The Drummer's Time

Arts & Photography

Mattingly, Rick

Music

Modern Drummer Publications

(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

Humor & Entertainment

(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

(Percussion). Bobby Rondinelli of Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Blue Oyster Cult and master teacher Michael Lauren from the Drummers Collective have put together the most comprehensive text ever written on the subject of double bass drumming. It features hundreds of innovative warm up, beat and fill exercises, tips for getting started, a discography of important double bass recordings, plus a timeline of the most important double bass drummers in history, including photos of their setups. A must for all drummers interested in improving their double bass technique!

The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming

(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). MD Classic Tracks is a learning tool for the contemporary drummer. It contains transcriptions of thirteen tracks (some never before in print!) recorded by some of the most important contemporary drummers in rock and fusion. In these pages, you'll find the exact drum parts recorded on tracks that drummers have been inspired by since their release. Artists featured include Carter Beauford, John Bonham, Terry Bozzio, Vinnie Colaiuta, Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd, Keith Moon, Neil Peart, Simon Phillips, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Portnoy, and Steve Smith. Includes great photos and backgrounds on each of these drummer's drummers. Spiral-bound.

MD Classic Tracks: The World's Greatest Drummers Note for Note!

(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

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