(Do It Yourself). Do-It-Yourself Drums is a fun way to get started
playing on your own. Using well-known pop, rock, funk, jazz, and reggae
tunes, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to
know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio
tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video instruction by
professional drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, John
Fogerty) and instructor Rick Mattingly ( Modern Drummer magazine,
Percussive Arts Society). Topics covered include: setting up your kit;
types of sticks and equipment; reading charts; limb independence;
playing styles and grooves; demonstration and play-along audio tracks;
video instruction and demonstration; plus online supplemental PDFs of
groove patterns. Includes over 100 audio tracks and 50+ minutes of
video!