Drums for Dummies [With CD-ROM of Music Rhythms]

by Jeff Strong

Book Overview

You've got rhythm...now learn how to use it Drumming is universal; every musical culture in the world incorporates percussion. From just tapping a straight 4/4 beat with your foot to follow the radio, to the intricate polyrhythms of a West African ensemble, the possibilities of keeping time are limitless. If you just can't stop yourself from banging on cans with bent twigs, rolling your fingertips on the kitchen table, or twirling an imaginary drumstick...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764553577
• ISBN13: 9780764553578
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.1" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Drums for Dummies

Drums for Dummies If any of you are drummers that want to learn how to play the drum set or just wont to master your training. I thank this book is good book for you. Its called Drums for Dummies. It doesn't just try to teach you the drum set; it tries to teach you how to play other percussion interments as well. It comes with a CDROM to let you hear it so you know if you are doing it right. It adds on just little at a time. I will admit it is a little confusing, but I am twelve years old and I cane understand it. It taught me how to play now let it teach you.

Excellent!

This is an extremely indispensable book. I am a band instructor now, but it was from this book that I began learning drums! I thank the author for writing such a valuable book, especially because I am a dummy. Recommended.

Drum Bible

I would have given my eye teeth for a book like this when I was starting out. A student of mine brought it in during a lesson and my god was I impressed! This book and CD spell it all out-Jazz, Rock, R & B, Latin and Carribean, you name it. The author, Jeff Strong, can play and he can also teach it well.The book covers set as well as hand/stick drums-which is where the eye teeth come in. Nearly every drum a drummer would want to play is covered in this book. He's got every little Brazilian thing from the Surdo to the Pandeiro, and goes on to Latin with the Clave (which confuses so many people), the Congas, and on and on-you name it it's all here. It's easy to read, the instructions are clear, and the CD is a big help. It's gonna turn a lot of drummers out there into very good drummers. And for those drummers who want to explore beyond the set, this book's like a candy store of sweet, sweet options.

Wake up the Rhythm in You!

Jeff Strong has put together a wonderful book on drumming. "Drums for Dummies" is packed with good information, suggestions, and techniques to help you become the best drummer you can be. I initially got it for my son, who is moving from middle school band level to more advanced drumset skills. But listening to the accompanying CD inspired me to brush the dust off my hand drum and learn some new rhythms. I highly recommend this book for kids and adults alike.

A great all-around drumming book

This book is great! Not only does it cover the drumset it also has instructions on how to play a bunch of other drums including congas and bongos and quite few that I'd never heard of before. It also has rhythms and techniques for playing cowbells and shakers and other percussion instruments.I like that this book gives me so much great information on how to play more than just basic beats. I learned about song structure and how to use fills and licks and there's even a section on playing solos! The CD that comes with this book makes it really easy to learn the drum beats. This is the best drumming book that I have.