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Music Theory for Drummers
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Music Theory for Drummers
Book 1: An Introduction To Rhythm
The Music Theory for Drummers series provides a clear path for drummers who want to learn music theory in focused steps, working through practical exercises designed specifically for drummers.
Book 1: An introduction to rhythm
Book 1: An introduction to rhythm is an accessible introduction to the established conventions in music notation, with clear examples, and advice on how to approach music reading and organise a workable practice routine. Topics include note and rest values, simple time signatures, counting methods, how to read and write notation, and much more.
This book is suitable for drummers coming to music theory for the first time, and for those looking to improve their general music literacy and understanding of music theory. Books 2 and 3 offer a natural progression from Book 1 and explore additional areas of rhythm-based notation, including compound time, tuplets and navigating lead sheets.
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Books 2 and 3 offer a natural progression from Book 1 and explore additional areas of rhythm-based notation, including compound time, tuplets and navigating lead sheets.
Book 2: Time signatures, tuplets and transcription
This book builds on the fundamental aspects of music notation covered in Book 1. Working through the examples and practice tasks will guide students to a clear and practical understanding of compound and odd time signatures, tuplets, and how to develop an effective approach to transcribing rhythm.
Book 3: Navigating charts and lead sheets
This book sets out the skills required to interpret the instructions on the page: how to follow the music’s structure, and knowing what and when to play. Charts and lead sheets are standard ways of communicating musical ideas, and a player must combine all their skills to fully realise the intentions of the composer or arranger.
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Al James is a professional music educator based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with more than 30 years’ teaching experience in schools, colleges and universities. His progressive approach to teaching is informed by his career as a jobbing musician, which includes numerous tours, shows and studio recording sessions, along with performances at the Edinburgh Festival and Celtic Connections.