The Drummer’s Lifeline

Description

Written by renowned authors, Peter Erskine and Dave Black, The Drummer’s Lifeline offers practical, yet “off-beat” solutions to just about any drumming situation someone will most likely encounter, whether you’re a working pro, a student, or a weekend warrior who simply plays the drums for the fun of it. Whatever your musical preference or style, and whatever your level of drumming experience or expertise, the authors promise you’ll find answers to questions you’ve asked yourself before, or answers to questions you didn’t even know existed.

Topics include:

• Over 80 practice, performance, recording, gear, and industry tips
• Tricks to achieve the desired sounds from your drums
• Care and maintenance solutions
• Music business advice, such as fee negotiation and self-promotion
• Instructions on choosing, changing, and tuning drumheads
• Warm-up exercises and musical examples
• A glossary of words you should know