Series: Get Your Band Together: Drum Set
Berklee Practice Method: Drum Set
by Ron Savage, Casey Scheuerell, and the Berklee Faculty
This is the first-ever method that teaches you how to play in a rock band. Learn what all the great musicians seem to know intuitively - how to listen, interact and respond, improvise, and become part of the groove.
Lessons throughout the book guide you through basic thythms, beats, and subdivisions. Daily practice routines are designed for practicing by yourself or with other musicians. The accompanying CD features outstanding Berklee players and covers a variety of styles including rock, funk, jazz, blues, swing, and bossa nova.
Topics include:
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learning by ear
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theory and technique
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rhythmic interpretation
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improvisation
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comping
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reading
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song form
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interpreting lead sheets
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