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Digital version available now for immediate delivery. PRE-ORDER available for print edition with shipping expected week of February 1. DRUMMING FROM A TO Z: MORE STUFF YOU CAN USE, by Rob Mitzner, takes a deep dive into the history and musical vocabulary of popular styles like rock, jazz, blues, country and soul along with subgenres such as go-go, surf rock, no wave, Afrobeat, dub and electronic dance music. Each of the 32 sections features original music play-alongs and in-depth video lessons, plus interviews and tips from top New York session players. As the sequel to the author’s first offering, DRUMMING IN A BAND: STUFF YOU CAN USE, this book provides historical context, fun stories and recommended listening for each style, helping students to understand where the music came from along with how to play it. Some grooves are an homage to influential drummers such as Questlove, Levon Helm and Jim Black, while others focus on musical moments in time like the arena rock era of the 1980s or industrial music in the ‘90s. All the material is drawn from the author’s real-world experience as a working musician playing different styles. This book is the perfect companion for intermediate and advanced drummers who want to broaden their musical horizons and work in everyday band situations. 169 Pages | with Audio & Video MORE Stuff You Can Use offers an interactive and fun learning experience for intermediate and advanced drummers 32 Groove Play-Alongs with and without drums in many styles including rock, funk, reggae, calypso, Afrobeat, no wave, go-go, polka, Balkan, country, ska, EDM, surf rock, punk, folk and blues) In-Depth Video Lessons for each track Background, History and Fun Anecdotes Interviews with Top NYC Session Players Full Charts, Lead Sheets, Fills, Variations and Musical Language “Well done! Very organized and well thought out. Excellent teaching in each chapter, with plenty of tips on how to make this material work. Also, addressing tradition and understanding its importance in our art is very important. Knowing the history of a style and the names of the players that developed it adds depth to our understanding. My compliments on a great work, my kind of book!” – David Garibaldi (Tower of Power, author, educator) “Rob’s second book, More Stuff You Can Use does a great job breaking down the patterns and explaining where grooves originate from. For each groove, Rob breaks down which elements are important and when playing it with a band, which instrument within that genre should shine. Every groove is necessary to have in a player’s back pocket as they can be applied to various genres of music. More Stuff You Can Use should be part of every drummer’s handbook.” – Jake Sommers (Luke Combs) “Rob is a rare blend of rock-star energy with a true jazzer’s sensibility and ability: bold, expressive, and deeply aware. He brings genuine insight and real musicality to everything he does. He’s one of the coolest, most grounded people I know, and every interaction with him reminds me why he’s such a respected player and human. BUY HIS NEW BOOK!” – Rich Stitzel (The DrumMantra)
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