Drum Studies
Concepts, Reading, Phrasing, and Technique
- Suggested Retail Price: $12.99
- Format: Book
- Pages: 112
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
- ISBN: 0-87639-117-X
- SKU: 50449617
- Publication Date: May 04, 2011
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“A fresh, new, unique approach to developing technique and style.”
—Vic Firth
“This is a snare drum book that orchestral percussionists, rudimental drummers, and drum set players will find useful and fun! The pieces are fresh, creative and pedagogically sound. I recommend this book to any drummer who wants to improve their skills.”
—James Campbell, Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies University of Kentucky, Principal Percussionist with the Lexington Philharmonic, clinician for Zildjian Cymbals, and Performing Artist for Yamaha Corporation of America
“Applying rudimental and orchestral snare drum books to the drum set has played a crucial role in the development of my musicianship. Vose’s book lays out concepts of coordination, reading, phrasing, dynamics, and technique into tidy, manageable pieces that would be perfect for high school and college recitals. A future staple of the percussion repertoire.”
—Rich Redmond, Drummer/Producer/Clinician (Bryan Adams, Jason Aldean, and Jewel, among others; a Grover Percussion artist
Authors
Dave Vose
Dave Vose is a professor at Berklee College of Music, where he has trained thousands of drummers to play in…
