Go beyond learning simple rudiments or star-drummer solos and discover the spiritual side of becoming a great performer and musician. This unique and unusual book, written by master drummer and educator Billy Ward, is a comprehensive examination of the physical and mental skills that are required to be a truly great drummer. Ward shares his celebrated essays from Modern Drummer magazine to give you a fresh perspective on your attitude and approach as a performing musician. Discover what it really means to be part of a band, and how to shape your own drum playing to forge your own characteristic style. The topics are punctuated with anecdotes and examples from Ward's own extensive experience. Chapter topics include:
- How to get gigs
- Learning to groove
- Effective practicing
- Session drumming tips
- Auditioning
- Improving your mechanics
| Instrument (fx guitar, sang m.m.) | Trommer |
| Type (fx Instrumentskole o.lign.) | Instrumentskole/lærebøger |
| Sideantal | 80 |
| Media (fx Bog, CD, DVD m.m.) | Bog(softcover, hæftet) |
| Publisher/Producent | Modern Drummer Publications |
| Bidragydere | Ward, Billy (Author) |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN | 9780634064029 |
| UPC | 073999235616 |