NEWSLETTER
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020
Welcome to my monthly review of new gear, books, new and classic albums,
YouTube videos, rudiments and much more
WHY SHOULD I LEARN DRUM RUDIMENTS?
By Brian Bestall New Book 2019
Discover the beauty of drum rudiments and the numerous combinations that can be applied to the drum kit.
- 100s of exercises illustrating how to play and apply drum rudiments to the whole kit, in 45 easy to follow lessons!
- Every exercise includes a sticking pattern to ensure you play the rudiment correctly
- Improve the flow of your playing around the kit
- Integrate rudiments into your everyday playing
- Suitable for beginner-intermediate players
- Ideal for students working towards nationally recognised exams
- Covers all rudiment requirements up to grade 8 and beyond
- Ideal for teachers who want to introduce and explore drum rudiments with their students
- Fun way to learn and apply drum rudiments into practical drum fills
Available now from Amazon in Book or Kindle version
Buy Now!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1091533091
PHOTO GALLERY
Here is a selection of recently taken photographs of me working with some amazing musicians and more importantly thoroughly nice people
BILL SANDERS
5 piece practice kit ONLY £180.99 + delivery
A great way to practice at low volume.
Silent 5 drum rubber pad practice kit. Fully adjustable to suit your playing style. UK made and constructed from the same quality materials as the rest of the Bill Sanders range. These full size hard wearing pads are ideal for daily practice. The steel rim allows you to play rim shots and the bass drum pad has a realistic feel unlike some other models out there.
Paul Simon
The Life
Paul Simon- The Life by Robert Hilburn published 2018
Ever wondered where the inspiration came for all those Simon and Garfunkel classic hit songs? well it’s all in here. A fabulous read.
Wincent 7A Maple Drum Sticks
Perfect for lighter jazz playing. Creates excellent cymbal sounds.
Wincent uses
specially selected US Hickory and Maple wood; kiln dried to a
particular level for maximum durability.
Special machinery
is used - designed purely for drum stick production and made only
for Wincent.
UWP: All sticks are bathed in water-based, natural wax formula. This not only gives the sticks great grip, it also prevents the wood from cracking and splitting in the sensitive rim-shot and neck/tip areas.
Vic Firth Jazz Rake Brushes
A retractable plastic brush with thin flexible bristles recommended for fusion and jazz. I was slightly sceptical about plastic bristle brushes but when I played them it was an absolute delight.
