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The Ultimate Play Along for Jazz Drummers: Drumset Book & 3 CDs

$44.00 USD

The Ultimate Play Along for Jazz Drummers: Drumset Book & 3 CDs

Name: The Ultimate Play Along for Jazz Drummers: Drumset Book & 3 CDs
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 01-ADV13017
Price: 44.00 USD
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By Steve Davis

Item: 01-ADV13017

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The goal of this play-along series is to provide the jazz drummer with material that will be challenging, informative, and musical. It features jazz tunes based on standard jazz repertoire. While there is no written melody, there are a number of melodies that one can sing over the existing chord changes. These tunes give the player a chance to practice comping, soloing, trading fours and eights, working on ride cymbal sound, etc. Contents: Introduction * How to Improve Your Time * Bebop Drum Patterns * Slow-Medium Tunes * Fast Tunes * Drum Tracks * Essential Recording List * Tunes Every Musician Should Know * CD Index.

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Series: Advance Music

Publisher: Advance Music

ISBN10: 3-892210-91-8

ISBN13: 978-3-892210-91-7

UPC: 805095130171

SKU: 01-ADV13017

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About the Author: Steve Davis

Steve Davis is a drummer and educator whose work in jazz pedagogy focuses on building practical skills through real repertoire. His approach centers on what working musicians actually need: solid time, the ability to comp effectively, and comfort trading with other soloists.

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Why we love this

This book cuts through the theory-heavy approach many drummers encounter and gets straight to applied musicianship. The three CDs mean your students hear how these tunes actually groove, eliminating the guesswork about whether they're swinging correctly. The structure (from slower tunes to fast ones, with specific focus areas like ride sound and trading) gives you a natural progression for a semester or year of study.

What to expect

Authentically swinging, grounded in standard changes but open enough to let your personality emerge. The slower tunes sit back and breathe; the fast ones demand precision and energy.

Who it's for

Jazz drum students working toward independence in a combo or big band setting. Teachers who want their drummers to develop musicality alongside technical skills will find these tunes essential. Intermediate to advanced high school and college drummers benefit most.

How to get the most out of it

Build your comping vocabulary first by listening to the recordings before you play. Hear what the piano and bass are doing, then find your pocket.
Work on consistency during the trading sections. Four-bar and eight-bar trades demand that you maintain the pocket while showcasing ideas; don't let the creative part derail your time.
Isolate the ride cymbal exercises from the context of the tune. Spend five minutes just on ride sound and stick control before playing through the full changes.
Record yourself soloing over these changes. Playback reveals rhythmic habits you can't hear while playing, especially in your comping.

How to use it

Assign specific tunes alongside your combo rehearsals, moving drummers from the slow-medium section into faster material as their time strengthens. The focus on particular skills (comping, soloing, trading) makes this a natural complement to a jazz curriculum where students rotate through small-group playing all year.