Drummer's Guide to Big Band (book/CD)

Publisher: Alfred Music
MP3/Video Disc Inside

Playing in a big band is one of the most complex and nuanced jobs that a drummer faces.
This book 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.

Featuring:

•  • Foreword by Jeff Hamilton
•  • 23 Essential styles
•  • 5 Play-Along Charts
•  • Rhythm Section Chord charts

Sample Pages

• Garey Williams Hi-Hat Foot
• Garey Williams Drummer's Guide to Big Band
• Ron Spagnardi  The Big Band Drummer
• S. Karas Jazz Drumming In Big Band & Combo
• W. Grassmann Big Band Drumming