The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums, 2nd Edition

You can't beat this one for learning the basics! This book covers everything the aspiring drummer needs to know-from an overview of drums and percussion history and theory; to information on purchasing, tuning, and maintaining drums; to basic music notation, rhythm, and time signatures; to snare drum fundamentals; playing a complete drum set; and basic beats for every style of music. In addition, this newly revised edition contains an audio CD featuring all exercises and solos from the book, tuning examples, and play along tracks.

According to a Gallup survey, there are over 62 million amateur musicians in the U.S. Drums are the third most popular instrument among amateur musicians

Michael Miller attended the prestigious Jazz Studies Program at the Indiana University School of Music. A former percussion instructor and working drummer, he is also an accomplished composer and arranger. He is the author of more than 30 computer, music and business books including "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums, 2E"; "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Music Theory"; and "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Singing" with Phyllis Fulford.

Drum to your own beat! You're no idiot, of course. You know that there's more to percussion than just hitting the drums and cymbals in a wild frenzy. The drummer is a crucial part of the band's rhythm section, keeping time for the other musicians. Stay with the tempo! The Complete Idiot's GuideR to Playing Drums, Second Edition, will show you exactly how to buy, set up, tune, and play your drums-and even take a few solos! In this revised and updated Complete Idiot's GuideR, you get: How to read basic music notation, time signatures, and charts. Exercises and solos you can use to practice at any level, from beginning to advanced. Advice for playing fills and solos-and a variety of musical styles. Interviews with legendary drummers Hal Blaine, Kenny Aronoff, and Terri Lyne Carrington. Make some musical noise! Learn about famous drummers in history. Find out what kinds of sets you can buy at various budget levels. Learn how to choose, tune, and maintain your heads, shells, and lugs. Discover the 40 basic snare drum rudiments. Practice open and closed rolls and syncopation. Learn how to move from the snare drum to the entire drumset. Discover hundreds of practical rock, country, jazz, and Latin beats. Show off your skills with a solo. * Listen to exercises and solos on the accompanying CD-and play along with both rock and jazz tunes! Play along with exercises, solos, and songs on the accompanying CD!

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