{"product_id":"drums-for-dummies-isbn-9781119695516","title":"Drums For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome a different drummer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrumming is natural to all of us—after all, it mimics the regular beat of our hearts. But some of us want to go further and really lay down a big beat. And no wonder—whether you want to become the powerful backbone of a band or just learn how to play a hand drum for pleasure, drumming is \u003ci\u003ea lot of fun\u003c\/i\u003e. Oh, and it’s scientifically proven to make you smarter. Bonus: healthier!  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrums For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003egets you going on the road to becoming the drummer you want to be. Get started with the basics—what drums to buy, exercises that build your skills, and playing simple rhythms. Then move into more complex topics, explore drumming styles from around the world, and add other percussion instruments to your repertoire.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in an easy-to-follow step-by-step style by respected instructor Jeff Strong, you’ll go from banging out basic rhythms—with or without sticks—to acquiring versatility with different styles and types of drum. The book also provides online audio files to drum along with, as well as suggestions for solo approaches to wow your bandmates.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand fundamental techniques. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHone your technique with exercises. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore other percussion instruments. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCare for your drums.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe all-time drumming great Neal Peart of the band Rush once said that when he saw a good drummer, all he wanted to do was practice. \u003ci\u003eDrums For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your best way to do just that—and start hitting your perfect groove. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Drums For Dummies (9780471794110). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Setting a Solid Foundation 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Digging into the Drumset 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Dressing up Your Drumset Skills 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: Pounding Out the Beat: Traditional Drums and Percussion 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 5: Choosing, Tuning, and Caring for Your Drums 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Setting a Solid Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Drum Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking a Drum Apart from Head to Shell 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring How Drums Create Sound 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeconstructing the Drumset 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Old-timers: Traditional Drums 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwingin’ Sticks and Slapping the Skins 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: I’ve Got Rhythm \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Sound Vocabulary 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Some Drumming Definitions 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming One with the Pulse (and I’m Not Talking Heartbeat) 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling the Meter 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Odd Meter 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Tapping into Drumming Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalkin’ Technique: What You Need to Know 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfecting your posture 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing injuries 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHitting the drum: It’s (not) all in the wrist 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Softly and Carrying Big Sticks 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding the sticks 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding drumstick strokes 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePainting a Variety of Textures with Brushes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know brush styles 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a grip on brushing techniques 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForging a Foundation with Rudiments 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe single-stroke roll 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe double-stroke roll 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe paradiddle 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flam 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ruff 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Most Out of Your Practice Sessions 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting slowly 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting out the rhythm 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking it through first 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToughing out practice 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to stop 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting a Handle on Hand Drumming Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Matters (and Tones) into Your Own Hands 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpting for Open Tones 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic open tone stroke 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThumb stroke 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe open slap tone 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBass tone 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rim stroke 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Muted Tones 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic muted tone 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe closed slap stroke 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe palm stroke 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe heel-tip stroke  59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenturing into Some Alternative Strokes 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing stroke 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrone tone 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe snap 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrills 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne-handed rolls 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Options Open 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Digging Into the Drumset\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Settling In Behind the Drumset\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Drumset 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting on the throne 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning the pedals 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring the snare drum 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing the tom-toms 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the ride cymbal 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngling the crash cymbals 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising the hi-hats 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Foot Down 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeating the bass drum 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the hi-hats 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Out: Exercises to Improve Your Hand- and Footwork 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Rolling into Rock Drumming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarnessing the Backbeat 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Basic Beats 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEighth-note feel 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSixteenth-note feel 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalf-time feel 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rock shuffle 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe half-time shuffle feel 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing Up the Basic Beats 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing up the hi-hat 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving the backbeat 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding syncopations 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating fills 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Beating the Blues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Pocket and Staying in It 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Blues 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlow tempo 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium tempo 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFast tempo 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling in  or not 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Blues Song Structure 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Rallying Around R\u0026amp;B and Funk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying R\u0026amp;B Grooves 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping time 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding ghost notes 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening and closing the hi-hat 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Funky: Exploring Funk Drumming 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating syncopation 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSyncopating the snare drum beats 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding ghost notes 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening and closing the hi-hat 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Swinging into Jazz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Into the Swing of It 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVarying the tempo 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling different textures 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding to the beat 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your Horizons 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiding the cymbal 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding accents 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating the snare drum 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding the bass drum 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing up your accents 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Your Story: Soloing 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking two-bar phrases 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating four-bar phrases 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlending Styles: Jazz-Fusion 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Fusion Rhythms 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing that more (not less) is more 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting swing (at least for now) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with odd meter 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Looking at Latin and Caribbean Styles \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding On Traditions 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Afro-Cuban Rhythms 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBolero 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCha-cha 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMambo 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNanigo 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Brazilian Rhythms 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamba 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBossa nova 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Caribbean Rhythms 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReggae 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalypso 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling It Out 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Ratcheting up Your Rock Drumming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding on a Solid Foundation 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Some Great Drummers and Their Grooves 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeeking into the pop drumming of Kenny Aronoff 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out punk’s Travis Barker 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching up with the jazz influence of Carter Beauford 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering rock legend John Bonham 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Dave Grohl’s alternative drumming 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJamming with a drummer’s drummer: Jeff Porcaro 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Spüg’s heavy rock style 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Own Inspiration 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Dressing Up Your Drumset Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Getting Into the Groove\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Feel of the Music 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Musically 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding song structure 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting your playing style to the song 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Perfect Rhythm 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting hints from other musicians 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the music as a guide 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Your Personality 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the bass drum part 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the snare drum part 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the cymbals 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElecting embellishments 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Expressing Yourself with Fills and Licks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Your Drumming with Licks 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Your Impact with Fills 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarking the phrase 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting dynamic variation 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Some Fills — From One Beat to Four 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Your Own Fills 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting the musical situation 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSyncopating 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Flying Solo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoloing Basics 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping time 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying musically 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking melodically 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing the limits 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Pounding Out the Beat: Traditional Drums and Percussion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Handling Hand Drums\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the Variety in Drums 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeating the Bongos 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying On with the Congas 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Djembe 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering the Udu 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering the Doumbek 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouting the Tar 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping the Power of the Tambourine\/Riq 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartying with the Pandeiro    249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Singling Out Stick-Played Drums\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBopping to the Bodhran 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing the Djun Djuns 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubbing the Cuica 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriking the Surdo 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRapping the Repanique 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping the Tamborim 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTinkering with the Timbales 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Exploring Other Percussion Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRinging the Agogo Bells 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwisting and Shaking the Afuche\/Cabasa 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeying in to the Clavé 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClanging the Cowbell 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScraping the Guiro 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovin’ to the Maracas 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimenting with Shakers 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping the Triangle 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying position 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rhythms 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Jamming with World Rhythms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying Polyrhythms 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt Takes a Village: Using More Rhythms for Better Sound 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rhythm Nations: Playing Well with Others 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring African polyrhythms 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out Cuban polyrhythms 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanging out Brazilian polyrhythms 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Choosing, Tuning, and Caring For Your Drums\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Decision Time: Selecting a Drum of Your Own\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Drumset 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe drums 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther hardware you have to buy separately 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cymbals 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sticks 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Traditional Drum 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural or synthetic drumheads 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShell type 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware style 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBranching Out: The Extras 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping time with the metronome 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying it all in cases 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Find Drums 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Tuning and Maintaining Your Drums\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Tuning Basics 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning a drum with lugs 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning a drum with a rope system 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning the untunable 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and Replacing Heads 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when heads need replacing 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing replacement heads 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing your heads 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your Drums 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling hardware 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning cymbals 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring and transporting safely 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Ways to Expand Your Drumming Horizons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out Classes 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting Clinics 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending Workshops 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Drum Circles and Jams 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing Books and Videos 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Online 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading Magazines 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a Band 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming Your Own Band 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Open Stage 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Tips for Finding a Drum Instructor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Driving a Teacher 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Look 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Costs Involved 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring a Teacher’s Playing Style 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauging a Teacher’s Willingness to Teach to Your Interests 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Where You are 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Sense of History 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonoring Yourself 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Expectations 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Move On 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: How to Use the Website 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 359\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Strong\u003c\/b\u003e has been a drummer for more than 40 years. His professional experience includes a variety of styles including jazz, rock, Latin, country, blues, and R\u0026amp;B. Jeff has taught drumming for more than three decades and is also the author of \u003ci\u003eHome Recording For Musicians For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e 6th Edition.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore techniques that develop your rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the tips and tricks of different drumming styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow the steps to set up and tune a drum kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDreaming of drumming? Here's where to start!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you find yourself tapping on the tabletop whenever music plays? It's time to turn table-drumming into the real thing. The simple, easy-to-follow advice in this book gets you going, whether your goal is to start a band or just to play for your own enjoyment. 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