You can continue in the tradition of the drumming greats with The Everything® Drums Book with CD, a straightforward, step-by-step introduction to playing drums with inspiration and style. You'll be given lessons in tuning, timing, and hand technique, while developing a unique style all your own. In addition to the fundamentals of drumming, you'll learn how to play in various styles, including rock, blues, jazz, R&B, Latin, and Caribbean. Numerous practice exercises help you put your knowledge to work, while the audio examples help train your ear. The Everything® Drums Book with CD also includes: - An equipment buyer's guide
- A music reading tutorial
- Instruction for playing with brushes and mallets
- Tips for maintaining equipment
- Guidance on fills and solos
Whether you're a fan of Keith Moon, Steve Gadd, Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, or Tito Puente, The Everything® Drums Book with CD gives you all the tools you need to keep the beat. Eric Starr, a longtime professional drummer, has studied with the legendary Joe Morello and received a bachelor of music and English from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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