Drumcraft: Beginner's Guide to Drum Kit with 2 CDs - Learn Basic Drumming Techniques by Andy Ziker | Perfect for Music Students & Home Practice

It's become increasingly popular for people to browse YouTube videos and other online materials to learn how to play the drums. However, you only begin to scratch the surface by learning that way, because they only offer a handful of examples to choose from. If you really want to learn how to play the drums completely, and don't have access to a personal instructor, then Andy Ziker has the solution for you with his book, "Drumcraft: A beginner's Guide to the Drumkit."As a professional drum teacher myself, I sometimes get asked how beginners can learn to play at home. It's difficult to recommend something outside of my lesson room, but I now have complete confidence that there is an answer. Ziker has managed to succeed with the difficult task of providing you with personal instruction in your own playing environment. The reader is taken through a logical step-by-step process, ranging from how to grip the sticks, up to performing fairly complex songs and beats from around the World."Drumcraft..." gets you going first with rhythms and reading drum music, which is surprisingly in depth. So, you are learning about the basics of how fills and patterns work straight away. Next, Ziker takes you through the fundamentals of playing drum beats, and then lets it progress from there. The student is taken on an extensive journey of learning how to negotiate the drum kit, and leaves no (rolling) stone unturned. And if you thought that wasn't enough, the book also comes with two CD's, so you can hear how everything should sound when played correctly. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a friendly and effective walk through the art of drumming!In summary:*Detailed examples on sticking and foot techniques.*Clear explanations of how to read and interpret rhythms and drum music.*Learn how to play patterns using simple math!*Progressive beats and fills that start simple and then get trickier.*Important body techniques, such as the Moeller, are explained and demonstrated.*Look at important rudiments and how to incorporate into playing.*An extensive session on dynamics.*Some World Beats and other styles of playing are studied.