Drum kit secrets
Subtitle: 52 performance strategies for the advanced drummer
By: Matt Dean
Series: Music secrets for the advanced musician; Music secrets for the advanced musician
Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9780810886957
Subjects: Drum set; Instruction and study
Other titles: Performance strategies for the advanced drummer
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-154) and index.
Table of contents: title: Practice strategies. Time management ; Practice diary ; Record yourself ; Rhythm then orchestration ; Add a note ; Looping ; Don't forget to breathe ; Best sticking ; Avoid the rut : how to find inspiration ; Play more with less; title: Technique strategies. Play without tension ; The bounce ; Which grip? ; Fundamental bass techniques ; Nature's way; title: Timing strategies. Developing your internal metronome ; Master of the metronome ; Find your Achilles' heel ; Swinging ; Odd time; title: Accuracy strategies. Locked limbs ; Speed bursts; title: Equipment strategies. Choosing drums ; Choosing cymbals ; Choosing drumsticks ; Tuning-the black art ; Eliminating snare buzz ; Getting the right snare sound for each song ; Essential equipment ; Embracing technology; title: Health strategies. Protecting your greatest instrument ; Looking after your back ; Optimizing setup and seat position ; Potential health risks; title: Preparation strategies. Writing charts quickly ; Nailing the audition ; Financial planning; title: Marketability strategies. Learn all styles to a passable level ; Focus your efforts ; Promoting yourself ; Maximize your employability ; Keeping the gigs-beyond drumming; title: Recording strategies. Play less ; Playing for the song ; Achieving a great tone ; Mix yourself; title: Performance strategies. Warm-up and gig preparation ; Stage fright ; Believe in yourself; title: Soloing strategies. Soloing with a theme ; Odd numbered groupings ; Jumping into the abyss : improvising.