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The Total Blues Drummer c\w CD

  • Weight : 250g
  • Width : 23.5cmLength : 30.5cmHeight : 1cm
RM 112.50

Description

The Total Blues Drummer offers an exhilarating exploration of the rich landscape of blues drumming. It delves into various styles that contribute to the genre's appeal, including the distinctive sounds of Chicago, Memphis, and Texas, as well as funky blues, jazz blues, and blues-rock. Readers will learn to play drum patterns inspired by legendary musicians such as Buddy Guy, B. B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, and ZZ Top. Starting with fundamental blues beats, the journey culminates in the ability to perform intricate "supergrooves," solidifying your reputation as a true blues aficionado. This comprehensive resource equips both novice and intermediate drummers with essential skills, while advanced players will benefit from new insights and expert advice on mastering the art of blues drumming. Accompanied by a CD featuring a full blues band, this book is an indispensable tool for anyone aspiring to excel in blues drumming.

Songs / Content

  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
  • The Blues Drumset
  • Holding the Drumsticks
  • The Metronome
  • CHAPTER 2: BASIC NOTATION AND THEORY
  • Drumset Notation Key
  • Notes and Rests
  • Note Value Chart
  • Measures and Repeat Signs
  • Noteheads and Stems
  • Time Signatures
  • Different Notation Styles
  • Whole Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Notes, and Their Corresponding Rests
  • Quarter-Note Exercise
  • Whole-, Half-, and Quarter-Note Exercise
  • Constructing a Beat Using Quarter Notes
  • Four Basic Drum Rudiments
  • CHAPTER 3: EIGHTH NOTES AND RESTS
  • Eighth-Note Snare Drum Exercise
  • Basic Eighth-Note Blues Beats
  • Basic Eighth-Note Fills
  • Eighth-Note Beat/Fill Combinations
  • CHAPTER 4: SIXTEENTH NOTES AND RESTS
  • Sixteenth-Note Snare Drum Exercises
  • Combining Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes, Sixteenth Notes, and Rests
  • Basic Sixteenth-Note Blues Beats
  • Sixteenth-Note Fills
  • Sixteenth-Note Groupings
  • Sixteenth-Note Grouping Fills
  • CHAPTER 5: THE TRIPLET
  • Eighth-Note Triplets
  • Quarter-Note Triplets
  • Sixteenth-Note Triplets
  • CHAPTER 6: BASIC BLUES BEATS
  • CHAPTER 7: THE BLUES TRAIN BEAT
  • Orchestrating the Train Beat
  • Around the Drumset
  • One-Handed Train Beat
  • More Orchestrations
  • CHAPTER 8: MORE ABOUT STRAIGHT AND SWING FEELS
  • Combining Straight and Swing Feels
  • CHAPTER 9: FUNKY BLUES
  • Eighth-Note Rhythms
  • Sixteenth-Note Rhythms
  • Working the Hi-Hat
  • Funky Blues Grooves
  • CHAPTER 10: SWING SIXTEENTHS, THE RIMSHOT, AND GHOST NOTES
  • Swing Sixteenths
  • The Rimshot
  • Ghost Notes
  • CHAPTER 11: SLOW BLUES GROOVES
  • 6/4 Time Signature
  • 6/8 Time Signature and Fills
  • 12/4 Time Signature and Fills
  • 12/8 Time Signature and Fills
  • CHAPTER 12: RIGHT-HAND LEAD
  • CHAPTER 13: TUNING AND GETTING THE BLUES SOUND
  • How to Install a Drumhead
  • Tuning for the Blues
  • Getting the Blues Sound
  • CHAPTER 14: SOME BLUES GREATS
  • Robert Johnson
  • B. B. King
  • Buddy Guy
  • Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • CHAPTER 15: ADVANCED BLUES SHUFFLES
  • The Rock Shuffle
  • Shuffles with a Half-Time Feel
  • The Double Bass Shuffle and Fills
  • CHAPTER 16: ADVANCED GROOVES
  • Linear Grooves
  • CHAPTER 17: THE BO DIDDLEY BEAT
  • Fills for the Bo Diddley Beat
  • CHAPTER 18: PARADIDDLES AND FLAMS
  • The Paradiddle
  • The Flam
  • Flam and Paradiddle Combinations
  • Flam and Paradiddle Fills
  • CHAPTER 19: THE DOUBLE-STROKE ROLL
  • The Thirty-Second Note
  • The Double-Stroke Roll
  • The Pinch Technique
  • Time to Burn
  • CHAPTER 20: ODD TIME SIGNATURES
  • 7/8 Time
  • 7/4 Time
  • 5/4 Time
  • 5/8 Time
  • 9/8 Time
  • 11/8 Time
  • CHAPTER 21: SINGLE AND DOUBLE BASS DRUM FOR THE BLUES
  • Single Bass Drum
  • Double Bass Drum
  • CHAPTER 22: BLUES STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS
  • The 12-Bar Blues
  • Intros
  • The Verse
  • Accenting the First Beat
  • The Chorus and the Ride Cymbal
  • Head Signals
  • Jamming the Blues
  • Listening
  • The Groove
  • CHAPTER 23: CROSS-STICK TECHNIQUE
  • Appendix
  • Getting Ready for a Gig
  • Doing a Soundcheck
  • Onstage Equipment
  • Studio Equipment
  • Transporting and Storing
  • Your Drums Safely
  • Conclusion and Listening Guide

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