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 Danny Raymond's "Let it Rip"

On this exciting DVD, Danny Raymond, champion drummer and educator, offers 9 snare drum solos of difficulty from beginner to advanced. Danny gives great effort to the detail of learning each solo. He further presents the viewer with important exercises, tips on technique and various stick trick. Also on this recording are included the PDF files of the solos and exercises that Danny performs. An interesting touch, Raymond plays on different drum technology: drum-kit snare, standard marching snare, rope-tension snare and high-tension snare.

A must-have for all drummers!

New in stock: Trueline Power Grip 5A Nylon Tip Drumsticks!

The same unique Power Grip design but with a Nylon, ball-style tip for sharp articulation for your cymbal work. A great jazz stick!

The OZdrumpad practice pad is back in stock!

We are so pleased to once more offer this unique, high-quality practice pad. This versatile pad can be used on a flat surface, strapped to your leg or on a standard 8mm thread cymbal stand. The durable wood design offers not only desired stability but a superior sound quality. We have both natural and black models immediately available for shipment. Practice on the comfort of your sofa. Practice on an OZdrumpad!

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Black River Music Plus is featuring drumming literature from two prominent performers/educators: Dennis Johnson and John Wooton.

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We'll look first at Dennis Johnson's, Let's Learn to Drum

This publication is the perfect reference for the instructor of beginning snare drum students.

From the first instructional page where there are the explanations of basic notes and rests to the basic snare drum solo on the last page the teacher finds clear, easily understandable material. The stroke exercises will give the young drummer a strong foundation for entering the world of drum rudiments. The reading exercises give a perfect, logical method for developing this important skill. There is even an introduction to ride cymbal/snare drum coordination.

 To learn more about Dennis Johnson, please check his posting to the Black River Music Plus blog, The Black River Music Word.

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Of the five publications by John Wooton we have stocked so far, we are currently featuring the author’s The Drummer’s Rudimental Reference Book

In one 144 page book, everything regarding the art of rudimental drumming is here: stroke positions, stick control, one-handed exercises, relaxation exercises, rolls of all stripes, paradiddles, flam rudiments and so much more. Back sticking and tenor drum techniques are also covered.
It is a great reference book for instructors of drum and bugle corps, marching band or any drumming discipline.

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An "extremely advanced snare drum solo" from John Wooton.

and Dr. John’s Road Groove.

This package contains the notation for snare, tenor, cymbals and bass drum as well as the score for six modern street beats. They range in difficulty from medium to advanced. The arrangements are available for 3, 4 or 5 bass drums. A CD with the street beats is included as well as simplified versions of the drum parts for the less experienced drum line. 

Marching percussion instructors, get your line groovin’ down the street!