If you are a beginning drummer, this guide will help you learn all the basics of the instrument. You will find information about drum purchasing and maintenance, instructions about the snare drum fundamentals of sticking, syncopation, and rolls, and a presentation of the 26 rudiments that every drummer must learn.
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If you are a beginning drummer, this guide will help you learn all the basics of the instrument. You will find information about drum purchasing and maintenance, instructions about the snare drum fundamentals of sticking, syncopation, and rolls, and a presentation of the 26 rudiments that every drummer must learn.
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67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent guide for beginners and experts alike,
By Rex Marksmanson "HEYO!" (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums (Paperback)
The decision to actually pick up the sticks and sit behind your very own drum kit is a big step to say the least. What seems like an easy instrument to learn becomes one of the most complex and physically demanding instruments ever. But don't let this introduction mislead you, drums have become my life, and if you dedicate the time and get going you'll soon realize the same. Now when I first started there were a few things I was never without, my sticks, my snare drum and "The Complete Idiots Guide To: Playing Drums", yes this book was (and still is) that important to me.Like I mentioned, the life of a drummer is a tough and often confusing one, but this book seems to sort everything out for you. Michael Miller's writing is not only extremely helpful but an entertaining read as well because he's always throwing in little jokes here and there. The guide itself is broken down very simple, with every chapter you learn more more such as what drums to buy, what sticks to look at, how to maintain and tune your kit, and all the key terms necessary for a successful drummer. In the later chapters you're slowly introduced to drum sheet music, all of the 26 percussion rudiments, and page after of drum tabs and sheet music. Also covered are the different drumming styles such as rock, jazz, blues and more. Miller always stresses (as do I) the importance of having a teacher, and how they can expand your understanding more than anything. I only actually had one small problem with the book, well to tell you the truth it's more with the author himself. Miller refers to Drum Works drums as the "top of the line" and "the best you can get". Yes, Drum Works do make incredibly impressive drums, but to call them the best would be unfair, so for all those new drummers out there don't Mr. Miller's love afair with Drum Works confuse you, there are many companies out there who make drums just as good or even better than Drum Works. Overall however, this isn't a complaint about the book, but more of an observation so take it for what it's worth. So, if you're seriously considering becoming a drummer make sure to have "The Complete Idiots Guide To: Playing Drums" by your side, it will help you like no other book can.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful book for beginning to intermediate drummers.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums (Paperback)
This is a well written book with great advice. Having been a drummer for a few years, I thought this book would be a joke but was pleasantly surprised. Not only does the author cover the technical aspects of percussion (i.e. standard rudiments, rock and jazz grooves, tuning tips, etc..) but the interviews are wonderful too. It's a treat to get advice from a legendary drummer such as Hal Blain. Don't pass this little gem up. Michael Miller did his homework and offers great advice for the novice (I'm not a novice and learned a thing or two). Enjoy!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums (Paperback)
I got the Dummies title first, which is usually the case. However, it was very disappointing. I then checked out the Idiot's Guide title. It was just what I was looking for.
It has all the necessary information and is not too sparse or too thick on any areas. Definitely recommended for people wanting to get started in drumming.
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You've thought it over long and hard and for whatever reason, you've decided that you want to play drums. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
local drum shop, hottest drummers, drum dealer, rudimental patterns, two small toms, coordinated independence, resonant head, single paradiddle, buzz roll, tom holder, beginning drummers, traditional grip, single ratamacue, matched grip, trigger module, large tom, ride pattern, syncopated effect, vintage drums, snare head, double paradiddle, flam accent, bass drum pedal, ride cymbal, batter head Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Drum Note, Hal Blaine, Drum Tip, Drum Workshop, The Least You Need, Kenny Aronoff, Drum Word, Drum Don't, Buddy Rich, Earl Palmer, Phil Spector, The Beach, Ringo Starr, Take Five, Drumset Basics, Gene Krupa, The Beatles, The Monkees, Wrecking Crew, Music Group, Benny Benjamin, Buying Your First Drums, Joe Morello, The Big Bounce, Bang the Drum Slowly New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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