On the Beaten Path -- Beginning Drumset Course, Level 1: An Inspiring Method to Playing the Drums, Guided by the Legends, Book & CD - Softcover

Lackowski, Rich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0739061976 ISBN 13: 9780739061978

Publisher: Alfred Music, 2010

Synopsis

This inspiring three-volume series teaches you to play the drums using carefully selected beats and fills from hit songs that shaped modern music. Level 1 teaches you to play with over two dozen authentic rock beats and fills by legendary drummers, including John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Tré Cool (Green Day), Dave Grohl (Nirvana), and many more. You'll also learn the parts of a drumset, setup and tuning, drumstick and drumhead selection, how to hold the drumsticks, hand and foot technique, and how to read music. Plus, you'll learn to play flams, drags, and one- and two-handed patterns for open and closed hi-hat. Tips, tools, and terms are used throughout the book to introduce key drumming concepts at just the right pace, and the included audio CD contains all the beats and fills presented in the book.

"Lackowski aims to win young hands and hearts with the music that inspired him, compiling a mix of grooves played by the likes of John Bonham, Dave Grohl, and Tré Cool between 1968 and 2001. What better way to learn simple syncopations than playing a song like "Hard To Handle" or "Free Fallin'"? What better way to really grasp 8th and 16th notes than playing "Kashmir" and "Smoke on the Water"?

- Modern Drummer magazine

"By the time you complete the course, you'll understand the essentials of being a good drummer and have a well-rounded vocabulary of more than 100 beats gleaned from experts like Art Blakey, Mitch Mitchell, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Steven Adler, Levon Helm, and Alex Van Halen."
- Making Music magazine

About this title

About the Author

Rich Lackowski is the author of the award-winning series of On the Beaten Path music instruction books. The first book in the series, On the Beaten Path: The Drummer s Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them (2007) was highly acclaimed by teachers, students, and drumming enthusiasts alike, and earned Lackowski accolades from around the world. The book was voted No. 1 Educational Book in Modern Drummer s 2008 Reader s Poll, and voted No. 1 Book in DRUM! magazine s 2008 Reader s Poll. Drumscene magazine (Australia) called it the future groove and reference bible for a huge part of the modern drum set. Drummerworld.com (Switzerland) called it the best book I ve seen a masterpiece. MikeDolbear.com (UK) called it a must for any serious drummer. Drumheads!! Schlagzeugmagazin (Germany) called it An extraordinary book. Percussioni magazine (Italy) called it A great method for students who want to teach themselves, and for teachers looking for materials to help them expose students to a variety of drumming styles. Bob Gatzen (USA), a highly respected teacher, author, and inventor, called it A major breakthrough for drum set method books and went on to say No doubt, you're re-inventing the standard. The success of the book prompted Lackowski to author his next two books, On the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock (2008) and On the Beaten Path: Metal (2009), expanding his best-selling book into a series that further addressed drummers interests. Both books have been well received by the drumming community and have received praise similar to that of the pioneer book. In fact, On the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock was voted as one of the Top 2 Educational Books in Modern Drummer s 2009 Reader s Poll. In addition to authoring these three successful music instruction books, Lackowski has written articles and features for TRAPS magazine and How to Play Drums magazine, and has performed in various locations around the United States since 1985. Lackowski was born and raised in Chicago, IL, lived in West Lafayette, IN and Detroit, MI until he moved to Los Angeles, CA where he has resided since 2001. He s played the drums since age 10.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0739061976
• ISBN 13: 9780739061978
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48