NEWSLETTER
MAY/JUNE 2020
Welcome to my bi-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 published 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
Book Reviews
DRMRGRL 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on 3 February 2020
Verified Purchase
In addition to including all forty rudiments, Bestall provides examples of HOW to apply rudiments to the Drumset. A complete and uncomplicated table of contents lets readers know what to expect. Excellent layout. Fairly new and current book. I am so glad that I have this in my library-this is exactly the type of rudiment book that I have been looking for.
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes rudiments fun for kit players!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on
16 April 2019
I bought this book from Brian
personally after a lesson (he’s a fantastic teacher by the way if
you’re in
the Sheffield area and can manage to grab
him).
I don’t always get the time to
practice as much as I’d want but have learnt that improving my
rudiments WILL improve my playing. However running down the Vic
Firth chart on my wall can be a bit tiresome. This book sheds a new
light by making them fun and applicable to the whole kit. Lots of
great ideas and plenty to build on. Each rudiment is given 2 pages,
the left hand one for pad or snare and the right hand one for the
whole kit. The exercises also contain other notes as well as the
rudiments so it’s great for brushing up your reading skills and
note values and avoid repetition of the same thing over and
over.Only scratched
the surface so far but looking forward to working through and would
recommend it as something different for all
drummers.
5.0 out of 5 stars If you play drums you will find this invaluable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 July 2019
Verified Purchase
Nicely presented tutor with clear hand notation. Only a very minor issue is the binding of the book, which isn't the best, however I am using this on a day to day basis to improve my rudiments. Very glad that I bought a copy.
Rockem Music Store UK
Check out this new book . Great for teachers to use or for those students who want some inspiration. Written by local pro drummer and teacher Brian Bestall (was a teacher at Rockem years ago!). In a nutshell the book applies drum rudiments around the kit. There's some really nice ideas in this book. We are local stockiest of this fabulous book.
Rockem Music
8'' Billy Hyde Practice Pad
offers a
realistic feel, stick rebound, and stick response, allowing
drummers to develop their drumming skills and techniques, wherever
they are. The durable rubber design is both compact and
lightweight, making it extremely easy to carry around with you.
Shown here mounted on a cymbal stand.
Buddy Rich
One of a kind
by Pelle Berglund
A very
informative account of the everyday life of drummer Buddy Rich. It
covers his life from the earliest days of his childhood as a
drummer and tap dancer in his parents Vaudeville act to his final
days as the toughest band leader of all time. One thing never
wavered throughout his career was the pursuit of perfection. An
excellent 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.
All sticks are bathed in a 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.
New Album of the month
Africa Speaks
Santana
A collection of songs inspired by the sounds and rhythms of Africa. Some great playing by drummer Cindy Blackman.
My Classic Album Choice
My Son the Jazz Drummer
by Shelly Manne
Release date December 1963
An all star- band playing jazz versions of traditional Jewish songs.
