The Unreel Drum Book Review

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(More customer reviews)Buy this book!
If you have a sincere desire to really "get inside" the drumming of Vinnie Colaiuta, you must invest in this book!
The transcriptions are flawless! Each page is well laid out, and to properly prepare you to tackle the rest of the book;
Marc has written a unique set of exercises designed to help you for what is to come in the rest of the book.
One of the most appealing aspects of this great learning device is the fact it contains two CD's!The first CD is the "Unreel" CD by the amazing Randy Waldman, featuring Vinnie, throughout the CD.The second CD is the icing on the cake!
In the second CD, you will find everything that Marc has transcribed, sequenced and slowed down to a very approachable speed.The second CD is unlike any other drum-related CD you have ever worked with.It is pure gold!
In addition to the mystery of Vinnies' soloing techniques being revealed, the CD also includes an incredible amount of great information for you to play along with, to help you develope your own "Vinnie-istic" approach.
Marc has worked very hard to bring this book to fruition.He has been transcribing Vinnie's work for a number of years, and this book gives you the very best insights into learning the language of "Vinnie."
As a matter of fact, I have seen over 350 transcriptions of Vinnies' drumming that Marc has successfully completed.No one has accurately transcribed and documented Vinnie, like Marc!If you will pardon the pun, his whole body of work on the topic of Vinnie Colauita is quite "remarkable!"
As much as the Unreel Drumbook will inspire your imagination, drumset performance, and love for Vinnie's drumming; wait 'till you see what Marc comes out with next!
Until that happens, you will just have to settle for what is quite possibly, one of the best drumbooks ever written!
Go ahead: Make the investment and buy the Unreel Drumbook now!
With the greatest respect,
Dan Bodaniswww.thedanbodanisband.com.

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Finally, the book drummers have been craving for years: a detailed andthorough analysis of the playing of one of the greatest drumming legendsever, Vinnie Colaiuta.Musicians and teachers alike will love theanalyses, transcriptions, and great music this book offers. The UnReelDrum Book contains a well thought out perspective, capturing every nuance that helps make a good drummer a great drummer. The opening exercises helpbuild a solid foundation for studying and practicing the many rhythms and phrasing ideas found throughout the UnReel CD, which is also included. Thedrum solos have been sequenced and slowed down, allowing players to follow, play along, and fully comprehend the intricate details that make Vinnie's playing so unique.Each solo is followed by detailed analysis and exercises offering a path to a full and complete understanding of what Vinnie plays. ALong with the many exercises and sequences on the instructional CD, two songs from the UnReel CD have been remixed without drums for you to play with. This book will enhance your rhythmic vocabulary and will transport your playing to new heights. A must have for Vinnie fans, this book goes beyond licks and takes you inside the artistic and rhythmic mind of one of the true visionaries of the drums, VinnieColaiuta.

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Drum Solos Revisited Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a must have video for all hand percussionist. its great for people learning and people who are experienced alike. It helps you get the feeling and real freedom that most of todays real percussionist feel every time they play. make sure you get it.

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Featuring 15 of New York City's hottest session and club percussionistslaying down solos for congas, bongos and timbales over five songs that span the Latin music genre.Perfect for any level percussionist this DVDfeatures beginner, intermediate and advanced solos.

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Primary Handbook for Snare Drum Review

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(More customer reviews)You don't have to be a snare drummer in a marching band to benefit from the exercises in this book. All drummers have to know how to count rythym/beats and these exercises help develop that skill very well. I usually play with the book on my own first (so that I am considering notes and rests myself and figuring them out), then I play the same piece with the accompanying CD which are played at a good pace that challenges you to really be reading the music, but not so fast that you feel like you'll never get it. I like to find a piece that I can't play accurately all the way through the first time, then play it about 10 times with the CD, until I am playing it accurately. Then later I come back to that piece and see if I am still hitting it right. Anyhow, I strongly recommend the exercises in this book for drummers of all levels - coming back to the basics now and then even when you think you've got it down already just serves to strengthen your skills.

By the way, there are two versions of this book on Amazon, one with and one without the CD. It is definitely worthwhile to have the CD and it is not "cheating" to play along with it. You'll see that when you try to do it - it's just more like playing along with another drummer, which is great practice.

I have a growing library of drum books and this is one I come back to over and over.

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A comprehensive and musical beginning method that includes rudiments, reading, duets, repetition exercises, multiple drum studies and composition assignments.

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The Making of a Drum Company : The Autobiography of William E. Ludwig II (Book) Review

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(More customer reviews)I loved this book, I could not put it down.It was fascinating
to read the story of arguably the most famous name in drums.
His honesty about mistakes made as well as his relationship with his competitors and his father was really interesting.This is a must read.

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The Ludwig Drum Company was the world's largest drum company in the 1920s under founder William F. Ludwig, and again in the 1960s under his son. This fascinating autobiography by William F. Ludwig II begins with his childhood recollections of home life and his father's drum factory. As a teenager, Mr. Ludwig became the national rudimental champion and member of the famous International Marimba Symphony Orchestra. Taking time out for distinguished wartime military service, the author helped his father start a second drum company, W.F.L. Restoration of the family name to the business, Total Percussion, The Beatles, N.A.R.D., selling the company to Selmer, and his active lecture career since - all these topics are addressed here in captivating detail, in the words of William F. Ludwig II.

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The Complete History Of The Leedy Drum Company Review

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(More customer reviews)Played the drums for years, now after retiring from the real world getting back into purchasing and playing a set. I was never interested as to the history behind all the manufacturers of drums, this book made me realize that Leedy was the driving force behind all the big three, Ludwig, Slinglerland & Rogers.

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This is the fascinating story of professional drummer, inventor, and industrialist Ulysses Leedy and his apartment-based drum company that became the worldÕs largest manufacturer of percussion equipment. Features many photos documenting the companyÕs interesting history.A must for all collectors and drum enthusiasts!

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