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In this lesson series,
Vic Firth Artist and Educator Donny Gruendler shares
a few of the fundamental concepts behind becoming a
WORKING, musical drummer. This isn't the flash and
glitz of four way independence and 1001 paradiddle
permutations, but the nuts and bolts behind what will
get you the gig!
Donny Gruendler has performed,
programmed, toured and recorded behind such diverse
artists as Kenny Burrell, John Medeski, D.J. Logic,
Rick Holmstrom, Rebecca St. James, Jody Whitesides,
Julia Fly, Denny Freeman and numerous other independent
Los Angeles based artists. Consequently, he has become
and expert at performing with backing tracks, manually
triggering samples, and playing with loops (both live
and in the studio). Gruendler is a faculty member at
Musicians Institute (PIT) in Hollywood, CA, he is the
author of Playing With
Drum Loops - How to Work with Loops, Samples and
Backing Tracks by
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PLAYING WITH LOOPS: BOOK/CD
In this book, drummers will get the tools needed to improve their
musicanship and add the use of loops to their repertoire to make
them a complete package! In addition, DJs and Electronica artists
will be able to add more musical and intricate layers to their
sound. Home recording enthusiasts will find that they will gain
valuable insight and better command over their computer based
recording programs while giving their work a more authentic feel.
Gruendler shows the reader in a clear and concise manner how
to work with and master the use of music and percussion loops
in addition to backing tracks.
Included with this book are 2CDs that feature examples and ideas
for all the material presented in each chapter as well as demonstrations
on how to put it all together. If you are interested in becoming
a commercial drummer in either Rock, Pop, Metal or Hip Hop -- this
book is for you. Gruendler clearly walks you through his tried
and true methods of playing along with Drum Loops, Instrument Loops,
Sound Fx and Full Backing Tracks. There are approx. 150 loops to
play along to and clearly presented demo tracks (On 2 CDs). AND
you can go to Gruendler's website and download additional loops
with the code provided on the inner cover of the book.
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CREATING AND PERFORMING DRUM LOOPS DVD
World-class clinician and educator Donny Gruendler (PIT/Musicians
Institute faculty) walks you through the entire process
of track programming, equipment wiring and performance
to prepare you for any commercial gig. Through clear, step-by-step
explanations (including performance lessons, demo software
and companion session files), Donny presents the viewer
with 4 songs -- each of which features a different programming
method, equipment setup, and performance strategy. Therefore,
creating (and performing to) drum loops, click tracks,
predetermined backing tracks, multi-channel backing tracks,
manually triggering loops and acoustic drum triggering
is discussed presented in great detail. Gruendler also
demonstrates how to put your skills to work during exciting
live performance footage, featuring songs from Rhett Frazier
Inc. 150 minutes. Ableton Live and BFD2 demo software included
This presentation also includes many recording sessions
(on the DVD-ROM portion of the disc). These lessons correspond
(and can be manipulated) with demo versions of both Ableton
Live and BFD2 (Included for Mac and PC). This DVD is truly
an interactive drum education product.
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