Introducing
an outstanding new book that teaches the basics of drum set playing....
 Drum
Set Fundamentals is designed to help the drum set player develop a strong
foundation on the instrument in a variety of styles, so that he or she
will learn the necessary skills to be a good rhythm section player.
Dave
Mancini states in the introduction of the book:
"My purpose
in this book is to introduce the drum set student to three basic styles
of music - swing, rock and funk, and latin - and help the student
to develop the necessary coordination on the drum set to play these
styles in a variety of musical situations. I also hope to provide
the school band director with a method book that clearly illustrates
the fundamentals of drum set playing, and will aid him in developing
drummers who will be good rhythm section players in the school jazz
ensemble."
Included
in the book are chapters on drum tuning and proper selection of cymbals,
the set up of the drum set as well as the placement of the drum set
within the rhythm section and jazz ensemble, and techniques for playing
the bass drum and hi-hat.
Another
exciting feature is that all of the exercises have been recorded by
Dave Mancini on a cassette tape that is included with the book. This
allows the student to hear how the time patterns and fills should be
played, and will aid him in developing the proper feeling and concept
for each of the three basic styles discussed in the book.
The final
chapter in the book discusses the reading and interpretation of jazz
ensemble charts which is often a mystery for drummers. The printed drum
parts and recorded illustrations in this chapter, which also feature
Dave Mancini on drum set and are from the William Allen Music Stage
One Series, should help to clear up a lot of the confusion regarding
jazz ensemble chart reading.
Praised
by such publications as The Instrumentalist and Modern Drummer,
listen to what these professionals have to say about Drum Set Fundamentals:
"Dave
Mancini's Drum Set Fundamentals is presented in a clear thinking,
easy to understand and logical format. The approach shows the author's
depth and under-standing of musical drumming."
Justin DiCioccio -Director of Percussion and Jazz
Studies, LaGuardia School Of the Arts; New York City -Chairman, Jazz
Percussion Dept., Manhattan School of Music; New York City -Director,
McDonald's Jazz Program
"Like
its author Dave Mancini, Drum Set Fundamentals represents the best.
It is a well organized and comprehensive book providing the student
with information necessary to develop drum set skills."
John Beck -Professor of Percussion, Eastman School
of Music
"As a
public school jazz educator who is not a percussion major, I have
found Drum Set Fundamentals to be a most valuable instructional vehicle
for myself as well as for my students. Of particular interest to me
is the clear, logical, and musical approach to drum set performance
that the book offers, which is consistent in its design to achieve
success for both students and teachers alike. I highly recommend this
method to anyone Involved In the field of jazz education."
Anthony J. Joseph -Band Director, Oswego High
School; Oswego, New York
"Drum
Set Fundamentals is well organized in a most logical sequence and
the explanatory text is presented in such a way as to make any music
teacher comfortable teaching the drum set. The book is clearly conceived
to help band directors who are not drummers feel at ease with the
material to be covered, and confident that they are giving out correct
and up-to-date information. The accompanying cassette tape is well
recorded with clear instructions on how to integrate the tape with
the book to get the best results. Drum Set Fundamentals Is typical
of Dave Mancini's dedication to education and his fine sense of communicating
with students. The book is a real winner!"
Dean Witten -Professor of Percussion, Glassboro
State College; Glassboro, New Jersey -Percussionist for Frank Sinatra
"Drum
Set Fundamentals by Dave Mancini is the finest Instruction book for
drum set I have ever seen. A very logical learning sequence, the three
basic drum styles, plus a real bonus - the tape - make this book a
must for teachers and for students learning to play the drum set."
Richard H. Snook -Former Supervisor of Music, Greece
Central School District; Rochester, New York -Past President, New
York State Band Directors Association -Executive Director, New York
State Band Directors Association
"A
Dave Mancini clinic is an experience your music students will never
forget..."
Dave's
technical knowledge, combined with his communication skills, has made
him a favorite of teachers and students alike. His theory of making
education fun makes his clinics a memorable experience for everyone.
Here are
a few excerpts from letters Dave has received in response to his performances:
"Dave
Mancini is a credit to the music profession. He 'bridges the gap'
between the school music business and the professional world of music
better than anyone I know."
Bob Reichard -Director of Bands, Hamburg Sr. High
School; Hamburg, N.Y.
"Dave
Mancini is fun to study with and makes learning a memorable experience.
He greatly inspired me."
Katie Nelson -Student, International Music Camp
1990
"Dave
Mancini presented one of the finest Guest Artist Programs that I have
been a part of. He related to the entire music department in a most
positive way. Dave has a gift of imparting to others his musicality
and love of performing. All of us at Orchard Park are better people
thanks to Dave and his sharing of his talents."
Lee Rose - Director of Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble,
Orchard Park High School; Orchard Park, N.Y.
"Dave
Mancini's musicianship and personality provided our students with
a wealth of knowledge and inspiration."
Stephen Beamish -Band Director, Palmyra-Macedon
Central School; Palmyra, N.Y.
"Dave
Mancini possesses the unique ability to motivate and inspire students,
and at the same time, maintain his professional level of performance."
Fred Hebert - Vice President, American Music, Inc.
"Dave
Mancini's enthusiasm and sincere interest in our kids, made 1990 an
exceptional year at the International Music Camp."
Joe Alme -Director, International Music Camp
Dave Mancini
is an artisticlinician for the percussion and drum set divisions of
the Yamaha Corporation of America, and is available for clinics and/or
solo performances with jazz ensemble, concert band, and percussion ensemble.
If you
would like more in formation about Dave contact: FEELS SO GOOD PRODUCTIONS.
INC. 1845 North Clinton Avenue, Suite 200 Rochester, New York 14621
(716) 467-6420 FAX (716) 232-2490
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