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Here is a complete, authoritative reference book for the drummer - and one that will prove as valuable to the aspiring player as it will to the most seasoned pro. The main portion of the book deals with the drums, cymbals and hardware that make up the modern drum kit. Basic questions are considered: what is a drum kit, and why do you want to play it? Drummers are advised on what to look for, the realities of buying a kit, and how to set it up properly and effectively. A further section deals with tuning, drum heads and sticks. Tuning is the key to making a drum kit sound good as a self-contained whole, and the subject often confuses. Here, as in all other areas, The Drum Handbook demystifies and explains exactly what to do and why to do it, in clear, simple language. Other considerations such as resonance, damping, the effect of drum-shells and the differing needs of live and studio complete a valuable resource. The last major section deals with recording and miking-up the drum kit, with studio tips from pros and an honest analysis of the role of drums in modern recording. Also included: maintenance, cleaning, renovation and repairs; the classic and vintage drum markets; the story of the drum kit, its great players, and how they influence kit design; how kits were made, and how they are made now; why cheap gear is cheap and expensive kit expensive; getting drum tuition; treating common drummers' ailments; recommended listening; the changing face of drums and drumming; what the future might bring; and an illustrated glossary. The Drum Handbook is a sourcebook for solving drumming problems that will increase the reader's knowledge and understanding, and provides the definitive companion for the modern drummer.
About the Author
Geoff Nicholls is a professional writer and musician. He is the author of The Drum Book, the only full history of the drum kit. He wrote the award-winning BBC radio series Byte The Music, and contributes to many publications from Rhythm and Modern Drummer to The Independent newspaper. He was the drummer/presenter on BBC TV's Rockschool series, presented the Virgin video How To Play Drums, and wrote the acclaimed Rock Drum Method for Boosey & Hawkes. Nicholls lives in London, England.
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I come from the generation that was turned on to pop music by The Beatles, and I blame Ringo Starr for awakening my lifelong passion for drums. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my husband - an experienced and still performing drummer of - let's be kind - over retirement age! He tells me it is about buying and looking after a drum kit. Every section of the book is detailed and informative and it covers every part of the kit in great depth. Sounds to me like it would be good for beginners and more experienced drummers who like to know their equipment from "t'needle t'thread".
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are about to pay for a drum kit, either for yourself or maybe your offspring, this is the book to get. There are detailed explanations of all the components that make up a drum kit to help you choose correctly (for example for snare drums: shell, lugs and head construction together with the effect on the all important sound, style of music and life of the kit is covered). The upside and downside to budget, mid range and high end kits are considered for new, second hand and collectable kits. Compact and vintage kits are not forgotten.
You will also want this book when your first kit arrives, for the advice on assembling it and the vital art of tuning. Once you start playing the maintenance information will be most helpful. You will find this book useful at every stage of being a drummer. There are even tips on turning professional and gigging. Geoff Nicholls has an interest in the history of the drum kit and this is put to good effect throughout the book.
Finally there are lots of hints and tips from famous drummers.
The level of detail is truly impressive but more impressive is how readable the book is with lots of clear illustrations. As musicians most of the books that drummers buy are music books, this book does not have a single bar of music but is never the less one of the most useful drumming books I own.
You will also want this book when your first kit arrives, for the advice on assembling it and the vital art of tuning. Once you start playing the maintenance information will be most helpful. You will find this book useful at every stage of being a drummer. There are even tips on turning professional and gigging. Geoff Nicholls has an interest in the history of the drum kit and this is put to good effect throughout the book.
Finally there are lots of hints and tips from famous drummers.
The level of detail is truly impressive but more impressive is how readable the book is with lots of clear illustrations. As musicians most of the books that drummers buy are music books, this book does not have a single bar of music but is never the less one of the most useful drumming books I own.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Good information!
23 Jun 2005
Format:Paperback
I came across this book and took a look at its table of contents and thought "Oh, just the basic information about drums I'm sure I'll find in any other general drum info book"... WRONG! This book is good stuff! If you're new to the drumming world like me and only got a chance to play on someone else's drum set and never knew where to look to learn about all this drum stuff like the different types of hardware qualities, whats the difference between a steel snare drum and a wooden one, etc. This book explains it. I have to say, just the 1st chapter about the basics taught me so much I'd have to pay double the amount this book costs just to get a teacher to take me on a tour like that...
I recommend it for anyone who might not be too experienced or has not had too much exposure to the drumming world because this book explains a lot of the information very well.
On a side note tho, if you've never drummed or have not much of an idea about some technical terms like snare throw-offs, you might have some prolbems when you come across these terms.
I recommend it for anyone who might not be too experienced or has not had too much exposure to the drumming world because this book explains a lot of the information very well.
On a side note tho, if you've never drummed or have not much of an idea about some technical terms like snare throw-offs, you might have some prolbems when you come across these terms.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Buying a new kit? Need info? Look no further!!!!!
22 Sep 2005
Format:Paperback
I have been playing on and off for the last 10 years, and am looking to buy a new kit. I wasn't sure exactly what to go for due to the huge choice available out there. This book is excellent in that it gives you a very clear understanding of the entire drum kit and breaks everything down. Types of shells, cymbals, hardware whether vintage is good or not etc. Would have been so lost without it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Drumming Book!
25 Dec 2008
Format:Paperback
Picked up this book once I decided to buy a new kit and just couldn't put it down. Geoff Nicholls used his knowledge and superb British wit to walk through every aspect of the drum set, explaining the ins and outs of each drum, cymbal, head and hardware. Especially valuable were the various perspectives on how noted drummers prefer to have their drums set up and how they play. After drumming on and off for nearly 30 years on a kit that I pieced together starting with a snare drum, I am now in a position to buy new drums and was needing to figure out what I really wanted. Mr. Nicholls' book provided everything I needed and then some! I am sorry that there weren't more pages, quite honestly. Great book!
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