I've Got You Under My Skins: Drumset Book & Online Audio

This book gives drummers rare access to the actual parts played on famous Sinatra recordings, complete with performance notes and studio context from the drummer who played them. It's a masterclass in how to support a vocalist through intelligent, restrained drumming rather than a demonstration of technical prowess. Singers who acquire this book gain insight into the rhythmic architecture that shaped these timeless arrangements.

These are the sounds of American sophistication from the recording studio itself. The drumming is elegant and restrained, never calling attention but always present, allowing space for the voice while anchoring the band with taste and precision.

Drummers who want to learn how a master studio player supported vocals and served the song. Singers or ensembles learning these standards will find the drum charts essential for understanding the rhythmic foundation beneath these iconic arrangements.

• Study the in-studio photos and performance hints alongside the charts to understand Cottler's voice choices and how he voiced the drums around Sinatra's phrasing
• Use the online audio to lock into the exact feel and tempo of each tune; pay attention to how the drums sit in the ensemble rather than leading it
• If singing along (minus Frank), treat the drum part as a partnership with the arrangement; the drums establish continuity while you shape the vocal line

This works beautifully for a jazz or standards-focused ensemble learning to accompany vocalists. It's equally useful for a drummer building a foundation in studio etiquette and the language of classic American songwriting.

• Accompanying vocalists with sensitive, supportive drumming
• Reading and interpreting studio drum charts
• Understanding swing feel and groove in classic jazz standards
• Listening for ensemble balance and musical context beyond the drum part