VDF Members....
This is a great learning/teaching resource. The amount of information is really incredible. There is no fee associated with downloading the Skillz Drumbooks resource; you merely need to provide an active email account to receive a download code and you're good to go. I haven't seen any additional email traffic after I signed-on so I wouldn't worry about any spam issue if that's what holding you back.
The download is a legit .PDF packed with 2440 pages of info! I was scanning through it today to look for some info on odd note groupings and came across several things to practice from two different sections of the document. I posted some screen shots from the "Fills" and "Core" sections. The core section goes through grouping / combinations of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 notes using two, three, four limbs, singles and doubles, permutations, inversions. The fill material has a similar approach. See the attached screen shots for examples.
For me these concepts alone were worth the download as there are endless arrangements that the Skillz Drumbook can spark in our practice session that can transfer into to our actual musical playing!
Another handy feature is in the "Audio" section. Here selected grooves are transcribed and they have provided links to music videos from the performer so you can listen to the clip along with that transcription in the Skillz Drumbook. That makes it pretty easy on the learner!
Give this resource a shot, I really think you'll like it. They are totally open to and are actively seeking feedback so this resource can be improved. To do that there is a simple to use form on the main website, so suggest away! This is a great opportunity to create the ultimate drum instruction wiki.
Also, if you like what you see there is a way to contribute to the project - much like the many drum forums we frequent - free forums with an annual donation drive that is voluntary.
