Learn the grooves, fundamentals, and musicianship to become the drummer you want to be.

With the Eight Essentials of Drumming book and CD set, you'll become a well-rounded drummer with solid technique, sense of time, and expressive musicianship. The eight drumming essentials include Ergonomics, Pop/Rock/R&B Grooves, Shuffles, Slow Grooves, African-Based Grooves, Jazz/Swing Grooves, Musicianship Skills, and Rudiments. Master drummer and educator Ron Savage presents this time-tested approach to developing core drumming techniques – efficiently and completely. With these drum lessons, you'll master these eight essential skills and be able to play in any type of rhythm section – rock, funk, jazz, swing, hip-hop, and more. These exercises and explanations will help you to fulfill the essential roles of timekeeper, backbone, and heartbeat, with rock-solid beats and sound technique.

Berklee Press Eight Essentials of Drumming (Book/CD) Features:

• ISBN: 0876390513
• UPC: 884088111472
• Publisher Code: 0876390521
• Width: 9.0"
• Length: 12.0"
• 40 pages

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