Fundamentals of Rhythm for the Drummer

By Joe Maroni

This drum method book can be used for private instruction as well as group lessons. Private teachers will find that this method is comprehensive and practical. Elementary band directors can correlate most of the material with anyelementary band series. The exercises, summaries, and rhythm studies will develop stick control, coordination, rhythm reading ability, and confidence. The material will enable the percussion section to develop musicianship and provide musical accompaniment for the entire band. and bull; New rhythms are introduced and illustrated showing the method of countingand tapping of the foot. and bull; Exercises are designed to develop each newly learned rhythm. and bull; Summaries provide a continuous review of the newly learned material. and bull; Rhythm studies exploit the newly learned material in all possible combinationsEvery lesson builds on those that came before, giving students a chance to practice what they have learned and reinforcing skills that will be used over and over. Intermediate and advanced students can use the material in this book in thefollowing ways: 1. Flams can be played on all the quarter notes 2. Flam Taps can be played on all the eighth notes 3. Flam Paradiddles can be played on all the sixteenth notes Private teachers and elementary band directors will find that this method assures a higher standard of musicianship for drummers

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786697288
• ISBN13: 9780786697281
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"