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Explore techniques that develop your rhythm Learn the tips and tricks of different drumming styles Follow the steps to set up and tune a drum kit 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. Begin with basic rhythms Learn fundamental techniques Choose the perfect drum set Find out how to tune drums Explore rhythms from around the world Discover how drums are used in different musical styles .
About the Author
Jeff Strong is Director of the Strong Institute - an auditory brain stimulation research organization - and creator of Brain Shift Radio (BSR) - an interactive brain stimulation music site. Jeff is a percussionist, composer, recording engineer, researcher, and adult living with ADHD. He graduated from the Musician's Institute in 1983 and has recorded over 30 CDs and thousands of music tracks for BSR since then. Jeff has written 8 books and published dozens of scholarly and research articles about music and the brain, particularly as it applies to autism and ADHD.If you are interested in hearing Jeff's music sign up for a free trial at brainshiftradio.com.You can also read what he's doing on his blog at jeffstrong.com.
