Drums for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Jeff Strong (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Wiley also published a 2nd edition of this work in 2006. Its relationship to the current item (LCCN 2020939548) is not clear.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Become a different drummer </b> </p> <p>Drumming is natural to all of usÂafter 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 wonderÂwhether you want to become the powerful backbone of a band or just learn how to play a hand drum for pleasure, drumming is <i>a lot of fun</i>. Oh, and itÂs scientifically proven to make you smarter. Bonus:  healthier!  </p> <p><i>Drums For</i><i> Dummies </i>gets you going on the road to becoming the drummer you want to be. Get started with the basicsÂwhat 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.  </p> <p>Written in an easy-to-follow step-by-step style by respected instructor Jeff Strong, youÂll go from banging out basic rhythmsÂwith or without sticksÂto 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.  </p> <ul> Understand fundamental techniques </li> Hone your technique with exercises </li> Explore other percussion instruments </li> Care for your drums  </li> </ul> <p>The 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. <i>Drums For Dummies </i>is your best way to do just thatÂand start hitting your perfect groove. </p> <p> </p> P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youÂre 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 shouldnÂt be considered a new or updated product. But if youÂre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. WeÂre always writing about new topics!<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>Explore techniques that develop your rhythm</li> <li>Learn the tips and tricks of different drumming styles</li> <li>Follow the steps to set up and tune a drum kit</li> </ul> <p><b>Dreaming of drumming? Here's where to start!</b> <p>Do 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. Conquer the basics of the drums while you discover the different rhythms of rock, blues, Latin, and other music styles. You'll also find advice on playing other percussion instruments, buying and maintaining a drum set, performing for an audience, and much more. <p><b>Inside...</b> <ul> <li>Begin with basic rhythms</li> <li>Learn fundamental techniques</li> <li>Choose the perfect drum set</li> <li>Find out how to tune drums</li> <li>Explore rhythms from around the world</li> <li>Discover how drums are used in different musical styles</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Jeff Strong</b> 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&B. Jeff has taught drumming for more than three decades and is also the author of <i>Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies, </i> 6th Edition.
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