Jazz Ensemble Drumming

This book is extremely useful in providing the drummer with the fundamental skills to perform in a studio orchestra, big band, show band or small combo. It includes concepts, ideas and philosophies co...

Sittin' In with the Big Band: Jazz Ensemble Play-Along is written at the easy to medium-easy level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble to improve your playing 2...

A unique publication that features the original drum charts for all of the popular Frank Sinatra tunes on the Online Audio. Alfred has reprinted the charts as a book and added performance hints and in...

With these 10 authentic arrangements, instrumentalists can be a part of a full big band sound!

Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Drums in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples...

Big Band Drumming Fill-osophy offers a comprehensive approach to playing and interpreting fills in a big band setting. With advice on how to interpret section and ensemble figures, Steve Fidyk and Dav...

With Big Band Drumming at First Sight, Steve Fidyk offers a comprehensive approach to improve sight-reading skills in a big band setting. With advice on how to accompany different musical forms and pl...

Looking to master the driving force behind the authentic big band sound on the drums? With "It's Time for the Big Band Drummer," published by Kendor Music, you hold the definitive guide to big band dr...

Sittin' In with the Big Band, Vol. II is more than a fun play-along. This book and Online Audio combination features ten big band charts written at the medium-difficulty level for players with some ex...

Includes performance tips and suggestions by Bernie Dresel, one of the most musical and well-rounded drummers on the scene today, who can play in any style, sight-read anything, and is also an accompl...

Do you want to master drum charts with confidence, dynamic feel, and perfect timing? The "Chart Reading Workbook" from renowned publisher Hal Leonard is the ultimate guide for ambitious drummers looki...

Bring authentic swing to the stage and become the driving heartbeat of any big band! "The Big Band Drummer," published by the renowned Hal Leonard, is the ultimate method book for all drummers looking...

Playing in a big band is one of the most complex and nuanced jobs that a drummer faces. Garey Williams' new book Drummer's Guide to Big Band sets out a highly-organized game plan for tackling the dema...

Here's an outstanding book that teaches the basics of drum set playing within the jazz ensemble. It's of particular value to directors who are not themselves drummers. Dave carefully explains how to s...

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along Series, Volume 2 teaches you the art of ensemble playing. Using actual charts from Gordon's recent CDs, you will learn volumes of information about style, phr...

Using the music from Louie's album Their Time Was the Greatest, this book/CD package offers the chance to play along with the hand-written charts used for the actual recording session. On the accompan...

In this book, you will find no instruction on how to read musical notation. The purpose of this book is not to teach you basic reading skills, but rather how to interpret and play a drum chart. There...

The charts are typical of the most up-to-date and practical style of arranging for drums. For advanced & professional players.

Inside The Big Band Drum Chart is a first of its kind Drum method that uses traditional and contemporary arrangements performed by a 17 piece jazz ensemble as the vehicle to study beats, musical form,...

In this must-have DVD for every ensemble drummer and band director, world-renowned drummer Ed Shaughnessy and conductor-arranger Clem DeRosa take you through a survey of jazz, swing and Latin styles f...

Ausführliche Anleitung zu Erlernen von Rock-, Pop- und Funk-Charts mit vielen ausnotierten Drum Fills. Für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene. Unter einem Drum Chart versteht man die aufgeschriebene musika...

Get a lesson in Big Band drumming from jazz great Jake Hanna. Through basic exercises and a play-along cd with Jake himself, you can develop your syncopation and understanding of Big Band playing. It'...