Drums for dummies
By: by Jeff Strong.
Series: --For dummies
Publisher: Hungry Minds
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 335
Subjects: Drum -- Instruction and study; Percussion instruments -- Instruction and study
Description: Get down with rock, R&B, jazz, blues, funk, and Latin rhythms!

Groove to the beat in no time with this ultimate rockin' guide!

Whether you're dreaming of starting a band, striking the snares, or simply playing a hand drum, this interactive book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the basics. Complete with new information on contemporary rock styles and beats as well as rhythms from around the world, this guide is all you need to become a talented, versatile drummer.

Discover how to

Bang out basic rhythms --with or without sticks
Understand fundamental drumming techniques
Explore other percussion instruments
Find the perfect drum set
Purchase, tune, and maintain your drums
All this on the CD-ROM

MP3 files of each rhythm and beat that you can play along with
Rhythms for hand drums -- from the bongos and congas to the surdo, tar, and udu
Solos to amaze the other members in the band
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Notes: Companion CD contains play-along exercises keyed to examples in the book.

Includes index.