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For those of us on a tight budget, a good teacher can be elusive. I have turned to books for material. While I own Stick Control and Syncopation as well as some other classics, I have been looking for more. I really enjoy trying new patterns and seeing what I can transfer to the kit and what is more difficult.

What has been your most useful book and why? What is your "drum bible"?

Kits
1968-'69 Ludwig Standard Gold Astro Finish 22 13 16

Snares
80's (rounded Blue/Olive) Ludwig Acrolite 14 x 5
Mapex Black Panther Cherry over Maple 13 x 6
Posted on 13 years ago
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I peruse the internet and take in all I can find as "free lessons"....best money spent is no money....

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Posted on 13 years ago
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I agree with Jonni. The internet is loaded with drum lesson sites. Everything from beginner to advanced.

Posted on 13 years ago
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My bibles are Stick Control and Accents & Rebounds- putting those exercises creatively around the kit with both hands and feet have kept me interested and practicing for over 30 years.

If you want to study latin rhythms then "The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion & Drumset" by Ed Uribe is better than excellent.

A good book I use with my adult drum students is "Jazz Standards for Drumset"by Brian Fullen

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Buddy of mine who held the Ray Charles gig for 25yrs told me that he liked Syncopation, of course and then Advanced Techniques by Jim Chapin. I like them too. His approach was more in depth though:

He played Syncopation as written, then mastered it leading with the left hand. After that he went through Advanced Techniques, then re-did that whole thing left-handed. As if that were not enough, he then played Syncopation as if it were Advanced Techniques...that is to say, with the left hand playing the written part and the right assumed the standard "jazz beat", with 1-2-3-4 on the kick and 2 & 4 on the hi-hat. THEN he went through that left-handed! Mind Blowi

I haven't made it to that point, and probably won't for some time. I still have plenty of work to do just playing the first two right-handed. :o

Current gigging set:
Recent Ludwig Accent 13/16/18/26, (in Silver Sparkle), "updated" 70's Acrolite with cast batter hoop and Trick strainer/butt

Cymbals:
Zildjian K Custom Ride, Dream (Bliss and Contact) crashes and hats, and a Sabian Swish/China.

Other stuff:
60's Ludwig Champagne Sparkle "Traveler's Club Date", under construction. Click Here
70's Acrolite (under RE-construction)
Two 1960's mahogany 32" Ludwig bass drums with Imperial lugs.
Posted on 13 years ago
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All really great and helpful books!! If your into bop,The Art of Bop Drumming by Riley is a good book.I found some worthwhile ideas to work with out of it. A bit beyond my talents,but helpful nonetheless.

Cheers,BigE

Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks so much for the help! I have yet to work through either Syncopation or Stick Control but now I am very encouraged. I think I might look for Accents and Rebounds and get my Advanced Techniques back from a friend. I have only been playing for a few years so I don't feel under-accomplished but I want to learn quick ha. Guess I don't possess that virtue ha

Kits
1968-'69 Ludwig Standard Gold Astro Finish 22 13 16

Snares
80's (rounded Blue/Olive) Ludwig Acrolite 14 x 5
Mapex Black Panther Cherry over Maple 13 x 6
Posted on 13 years ago
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Stick control is good for focusing on technique. I divide my time working on technique and music/grooves/reading/coordination. Some good books I've worked through:

Art of Bop Drumming

Beyond Bop Drumming

Rudimental Cookbook

Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset

Future Sounds

Portraits in Rhythm

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 13 years ago
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I like instructional videos because you can place your kit in front of the TV and DVD player and with the remote repeatedly watch and practice the video until you catch onto the groove:

These are old, but available on Amazon.com:

Ginger Baker: Master Drum Technique has great studies on paradiddles and doubles for fills and also techniques on substitution

If you can understand and master his paradiddle/double techniques you will be a different drummer

I also like Rick Latham: Advanced Funk Studies - some great fill and rythm ideas and exercises

YouTube has an abundance of videos you can download and replay:

Obviously I enjoy studying paradiddles/doubles in fills - also check out Crazy Diddles On The Kit by Vanz Cool Drum Tips on YouTube

One thing about these guys that makes all the difference: their stroke patterns are C-L-E-A-N - that's the real secret

50's Gretsch RB 13/16/20 w/Matching Snare Midnight Blue Pearl
60's Gretsch Jasper RB Progressive Jazz Silver Sparkle
Rogers Dayton Top Hat Silver Glass Glitter w/Powertone
'65 Ludwig Super Classic 12/13/16/16/22 Blue Sparkle with Supraphonic 400 Rescue Kit
Slingerland Pre-Badge/Pre-Vent Hole 12/14/18 Blue Agate Pearl w/Matching Snare
No-name MIJ 12/16/20 Red Sparkle Rescue Kit
Tama Starclassic Birch 6-piece Red Aztec Fade w/Matching Snare
Posted on 13 years ago
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x2 on the clean part. I'm strictly working on my sticking on a pad lately. My only focus is playing clean and evenly. Speed is of no concern to me right now.

I'm trying to get back to where I once was with my dynamics (they used to be better) and advance from there. My current gig has actually hurt my playing so I'm trying to get back to home base and then build up from that point.

Current gigging set:
Recent Ludwig Accent 13/16/18/26, (in Silver Sparkle), "updated" 70's Acrolite with cast batter hoop and Trick strainer/butt

Cymbals:
Zildjian K Custom Ride, Dream (Bliss and Contact) crashes and hats, and a Sabian Swish/China.

Other stuff:
60's Ludwig Champagne Sparkle "Traveler's Club Date", under construction. Click Here
70's Acrolite (under RE-construction)
Two 1960's mahogany 32" Ludwig bass drums with Imperial lugs.
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