Jazz Standards for Drumset: A Comprehensive Guide to Authentic Jazz Playing Using 12 Must-Know Tunes

Master the art of jazz drumming with Jazz Standards for Drumset, a comprehensive method designed for drummers who want to develop authentic swing, bebop, and Latin jazz skills. Written by Brian Fullen, this book with online audio access takes players step by step through the essentials of jazz performance using twelve must-know standards. * * Each chapter uses classic jazz tunes as the foundation for learning. With Real Bookstyle lead sheets, detailed exercises, and stylistic analysis, drummers will build fluency in timekeeping, phrasing, and improvisation. The included audio tracks feature both with drums versions for listening and without drums versions for play along, allowing students to apply concepts directly in performance. * * The book covers a wide range of jazz styles including Bebop, Jazz Waltz, Latin, and Fusion, along with essential jazz terminology and definitions. An extensive reference section provides recommended recordings, books, and videos to further expand your study. With Hal Leonards exclusive PLAYBACK+ tool, you can slow down tracks without changing pitch, loop sections, change keys, and pan left or right, making practice flexible and effective. * * At 88 pages, this drum set sheet music songbook is an excellent music teacher resource for lesson planning and a thoughtful gift for drummers of all levels. Perfect for independent study, ensemble rehearsals, or stage preparation, it helps players connect tradition with modern technique while building confidence in jazz performance. * * Songs Included: * All Of Me * Bluesette * Body And Soul * Dont Get Around Much Anymore * Four * The Girl From Ipanema (Garôta De Ipanema) * Mercy, Mercy, Mercy * St. Thomas * Satin Doll * Stompin At The Savoy * Take The A Train * Things Aint What They Used To Be.