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Technique, groove, creativity, and musicianship are explored in detail with extensive video, exercises, and transcriptions
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Stanton Moore joins Hudson Music’s Joe Bergamini to discuss his book/DVD project Groove Alchemy on its 15th anniversary. Well-known for his funk drumming, tireless touring and recording schedules, expertise as an educator, and encyclopedic knowledge of the music of his hometown of New Orleans, Stanton shares musical knowledge and reminisces about the creation of the DVD and book in this casual conversation. Moore’s seminal educational project, Groove Alchemy was listed among Modern Drummer’s top 25 drum books of all time. The book, available both physically and digitally from Hudson Music, contains insightful historical analysis of Clyde Stubblefield, Jabo Starks, Zigaboo Modeliste, and legendary grooves from many others. It takes these classic beats and provides a framework using other topics for gaining creativity and musicality in your own drumming. Sections on playing “in between the cracks,” swing and shuffle grooves, getting creative, and working with backbeats fill out the program. In this friendly Hudson Music chat, Stanton and Joe bounce back and forth between educational concepts, memories of the video shoot, career advice and concepts, and funny and inspirational stories. Stanton’s recollections are mixed with photos of the production of the DVD at Levon Helm’s studio in Woodstock, New York, where Hudson Music captured the performance and interview footage that makes up the video. Stories about Levon’s presence and influence on Stanton are among his memories. In this interview Stanton also demonstrates some of the ideas on his drums from his state-of-the-art video studio which is the home base for the Stanton Moore Drum School.https://hudsonmusic.com/product/groove-alchemy-bookFor signed copies (while supplies last) go to https://stanton-moore.myshopify.com/products/signed-stanton-moore-groove-alchemy-book
Stanton Moore Zoom Chat Groove Alchemy
Drumming legend Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information) joins Hudson Music’s Joe Bergamini to talk about Vital Information’s new album, New Perspective, his book Pathways of Motion, and more! During the discussion Steve explains and demonstrates the different hand positions and stroke techniques covered in the book. He also plays several examples of rudimental and chop-building concepts included in the book. In addition, Steve talks about touring with his band.Pathways book link hudsonmusic.com/product/pathways-of-motion/?wcacra=8656866
A lesson with Steve Smith
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John Macaluso - Linear Rock Drumming
Ilan Rubin and Joe Bergamini discuss Ilan’s latest Hudson Music book.For more infohttps://hudsonmusic.com/product/start-somewhere-to-go-somewhere/?wcacra=4532641
Live Zoom Chat with Ilan Rubin
More information: https://hudsonmusic.comEtudes for Latin Percussion, by Victor Rendón,  is a collection of pieces to train drummers and percussionists in the ensemble playing of Afro-Cuban rhythms. The etudes and performance pieces are written to explore the art of playing Latin percussion instruments, in particular, bongos, tumbadoras (congas), timbales, and drum set. In addition, the pieces leave plenty of space for improvisation, thus developing the player’s creativity. The material can be read and practiced by beginner to advanced players. Most of the pieces are open-ended so that they can be played with any combination of instruments. For those studying Afro-Cuban percussion, the suggested instrumentation is congas, bongos, timbales, and/or drum set. Clave and güiro can also be added. The pieces can be played by 2 - 6 players or more.The book culminates with four performance pieces written for drum set, bongos, congas, and timbales.Each etude and performance piece comes with an audio recording with full percussion, minus bongos, minus congas, minus timbales, and minus drum set for play-along practice. Videos are also included.Great for percussion recitals and other performance situations as well as an excellent resource for developing reading and improvisational skills.eBook with audio and video | 56 pages
Etudes for Latin Percussion - Victor Rendón
More info: HudsonMusic.comLINEAR ROCK DRUMMING is the first educational book from veteran performer/educator John Macaluso. The book focuses on linear drumming and provides many clear, creative, and fun ways to take the concept and use it in real musical situations, and in creating drum parts that work in songs. With engaging concepts like “sonic linear,” “linear triplets,” “pizza snare,” “spaghetti arm,” and “mirror beats,” Macaluso provides mental imagery to go with the notation and help you remember these exciting concepts to make you are more creative, musical, and identifiable drummer. All of the concepts of contemporary progressive drumming are addressed, from odd times to double bass to creative fills and chops.
John Macaluso - Linear Rock Drumming
More info: https://hudsonmusic.com/product/cobhamWith COBHAM: The Music and Drumming of Billy Cobham, the work and life of this drumming colossus is explored and analyzed. Written with Cobham’s direct involvement and culled from dozens of hours of interviews with him, the book presents a biography of his early years and the development of his career, and then documents select important recordings and projects from 1968 up to the present day. Cobham gives his views on the industry, writing music, leading a band, recording, education/clinics, and other topics.Presented in a coffee-table style full-color layout, an extensive collection of photos (many culled from Cobham’s personal archives) documents Billy’s history—including his contributions to the innovative setup of the instrument itself: left-hand-lead/ambidextrous playing, double bass drums, the contemporary large kit with instrument innovations such as the gong drum, and an endlessly creative approach to playing the drums in ways that continue to defy convention.The book includes many note-for-note transcriptions from throughout Cobham’s career, including tracks from the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, his extensive library of CTI recordings, and many of his own albums, including classics from Spectrum, Crosswinds, Total Eclipse, Warning, Power Play, and more.Also included are exclusive interviews with John McLaughlin, Ron Carter, Randy Brecker, and contributions from Wayne Cobham (Bill’s brother and collaborator) and Ken Hoshino (Tama drums). Contemporary legends who count Cobham among their main influences also contribute their views on Billy’s importance: Will Calhoun, Dennis Chambers, Gary Husband, Simon Phillips, John Riley, Steve Smith, and Narada Michael Walden. Rounded out by a complete discography and a collection of industry advertisements over the years, the book can be used as a musical analysis, biography, or an entertaining look at photos and history of the legendary music career of Billy Cobham.The latest in a series from author Joe Bergamini, who has written best-selling musical biographies of Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, and Steve Gadd, COBHAM: The Music and Drumming of Billy Cobham is a must for the bookshelf of all drummers and fans of jazz and fusion.While the book contains many drum transcriptions, people who do not read music will greatly enjoy the book as they would any other biography with text and photos.Drum transcriptions included in the book:CTI RECORDS:“In a Mist” – Freddie Hubbard – Sky Dive“Make Me Rainbows” – Stanley Turrentine – The Sugar Man“White Rabbit” – George Benson – White Rabbit“Skyscrapers” – Deodato – Deodato 2MILES DAVIS:“Right Off” – Jack JohnsonMAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA:“Vital Transformation” – The Inner Mounting Flame“Dance of Maya” – The Inner Mounting Flame“You Know You Know” – The Inner Mounting Flame“Birds of Fire” – Birds of Fire“Celestial Terrestrial Commuters” – Birds of Fire“One Word” – Birds of FireBILLY COBHAM:“Quadrant 4” – Spectrum“Stratus” – Spectrum“Spectrum” – Spectrum“Red Baron” – Spectrum“Spanish Moss” – Crosswinds“Heather” – Crosswinds“Solarization” – Total Eclipse“Lunarputians” – Total Eclipse“Panhandler” A Funky Thide of Sings“Mozaik” – Warning“The Conflict” – Power Play“Fragolino” – Compass PointOTHER PROJECTS:“Hip Pockets,” “Juicy” – Billy Cobham – George Duke Band: Live on Tour in Europe“Walkin’” – Hurricane (video) – Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Billy CobhamWhen he burst onto the international stage in 1971 with the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham had already recorded with Miles Davis and dozens of others. But it was his otherworldly playing with Mahavishnu that redefined what was possible on the drum set. Cobham’s first solo album, 1973’s Spectrum, became a number one hit, spawned three future jazz standards, and cemented his place as a drumming legend for all time. But Cobham was far from finished, and in a career that has now spanned seven decades, he is considered one of the titans of the instrument, someone whose work is essential study.Print Book | 168 pages
COBHAM: The Music and Drumming of Billy Cobham
Learn More: http://hudsonmusic.com/product/creative-development/A 60-page eBook featuring 60 minutes of video lessons and examples.Creative Development – Patterns & Fills, by Claus Thylstrup is a critically acclaimed book designed to give you a creative injection when it comes to fills and patterns. It offers you a whole new range of innovative fills and patterns, suitable for all contemporary styles, as well as Thylstrup’s take on the old classic fills and rudiments. It also contains tools that’ll help you develop new fills and patterns as well as the patterns and fills you already know. The book has been sold to drummers in more than 30 countries as well as it has received top reviews from numerous international drum magazines.
Creative Development – Patterns & Fills, by Claus Thylstrup
Steve Smith discusses the new book, Narada Michael Walden: Drumming, Spirit and Music - as well as how a lesson with Narada inspired Steve's playing on a particular Journey track!Learn more about the book here: https://hudsonmusic.com/product/narada-michael-walden-drumming-spirit-and-music
Steve Smith Discusses Narada Michael Walden
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