{"product_id":"drummers-guide-to-big-band-by-garey-williams-used","title":"Drummers Guide to Big Band, by Garey Williams (Used)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eDrummers Guide to Big Band, by Garey Williams (Used)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously owned, good condition but some highlighting; Includes disc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA book\/Audio package written by Garey Williams to help drummers understand how to interpret and play big band charts. Included are discussions, audio and video demonstrations on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChart reading checklist: style, road map, ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying big band set-ups that will clearly and affectively support the band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide cymbal techniques for slow, medium and fast tempos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-hat techniques for 2-beat, “rocking the foot” and “heel up.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass drum techniques on how to “feather” and “drop bombs.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnare drum techniques for cross-stick, rim shots and stick shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz shuffles, 3\/4, ballads, Latin, R\u0026amp;B, funk and rock play-along tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete big band play-along charts: with and without drums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscography of recommended big band recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEvery example in the book is demonstrated on both audio and video, along with 9 videos explaining how to get a big band drum sound, for a total of 99 videos. Here’s what some notable pros have to say about the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Playing in a big band is one of the most complex and nuanced jobs that a drummer can face. Garey Williams’ new book The Drummer’s Guide to Big Band sets out a highly-organized game plan for tackling the demands of the big band drum chair. In addition to a thorough explanation of charts, grooves, song forms, set ups and other figures, the book includes a multimedia disc with both video and audio examples. Great stuff. I look forward to using this book with my own students!”\u003cbr\u003e-Daniel Glass (Royal Crown Revue, Brian Setzer, author of The Century Project, The Roots of Rock Drumming, and The Commandments of Early R\u0026amp;B Drumming)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I’ve listened to a lot of drummers and you have something few drummers have. You hear the subtleties in music. You sound great!”\u003cbr\u003e-Jeff Hamilton (Jeff Hamilton Trio, Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Garey has put together a wealth of great material in a very effective, logical manner.\u003cbr\u003eHis practice tips, musical philosophies, and performance suggestions are right on the money.\u003cbr\u003eThe play-along tracks are fresh and musical with Garey really getting “inside” the music. This will help many aspiring players for years to come. Congratulations!”\u003cbr\u003e-Steve Houghton (Professor of Jazz and Percussion – Indiana University, PAS Past President)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book, along with the accompanying tracks, videos, and charts, provides a concise, informative and fun introduction to the world of big band drumming.”\u003cbr\u003e-Tommy Igoe (Birdland Big Band, Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy, author of Groove Essentials series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Alfred","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43007585419344,"sku":"48840","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/1548\/files\/Drummers-Guide-to-Big-Band-Cover-Hi-Res.jpg?v=1791573349","url":"https:\/\/davesdrumshop.com\/en-gb\/products\/drummers-guide-to-big-band-by-garey-williams-used","provider":"Dave's Drum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}