Fluid Fills and Musical Phrasing - Drum Method Book

Fluid Fills and Musical Phrasing - Drum Method Book & Online Audio 📚🖥️🎵

A Means For Drummers to Expand their Fill Vocabulary while Improving Timing, Flow, Musicality, and Listening Skills.

"Fluid Fills and Musical Phrasing" is an exceptional drum method book that offers drummers an opportunity to enhance their playing with a diverse range of fill variations and a deeper understanding of musical phrasing. Authored by the highly accomplished drummer and educator Dave DiCenso, this book is a valuable resource for drummers of all levels who seek to elevate their drumming skills and musicality. 156 pages. 

Key Highlights Include:

1. Vocabulary Expansion: The book presents popular rhythms from Western music, helping drummers expand their rhythmic vocabulary and develop a solid foundation in various rhythmic patterns.

2. Hundreds of Fill Variations: Through a logical system, drummers will learn hundreds of fill variations that can be applied across multiple musical styles. This empowers drummers to infuse creativity and versatility into their playing.

3. Fluidity and Musical Phrasing: "Fluid Fills and Musical Phrasing" emphasises the importance of playing fluidly and phrasing musically. Drummers will discover techniques to make their fills and grooves more expressive and harmoniously integrated with the music.

4. Ear Training: The book encourages drummers to develop their ability to hear beyond what they play, enabling them to better connect with the music and respond to it intuitively.

5. Solidifying Timing and Fostering Creativity: The book offers exercises that aid in strengthening timing skills, an essential aspect of becoming a reliable and versatile drummer. It also inspires drummers to explore their creativity and experiment with their playing.

6. Practicality and Online Audio Demos: With its spiral-bound format, the book is designed for easy use during practice sessions. Additionally, access to online audio demos allows drummers to listen and play along with the exercises and examples, enhancing the learning experience.

About the Author:

Dave DiCenso's impressive experience as a performer and recording artist, working with renowned musicians and bands, solidifies his authority as an expert in the field. His equally impressive dedication to education and mentorship, having personally guided numerous drummers to achieve global recognition, makes him an ideal author for this method book.

As a Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music and the author of other well-regarded drum method books, Dave DiCenso's expertise ensures that "Fluid Fills and Musical Phrasing" is a valuable and comprehensive resource for drummers seeking to hone their skills and develop a deeper musical connection with their instrument.

This drum method book, combined with the accompanying online audio demos, presents drummers with an invaluable opportunity to explore fill variations, improve fluidity in their playing, and develop a strong foundation for their drumming journey. 

About The Author:

Dave DiCenso has performed and or recorded with a diverse array of renowned artists including Josh Groban, Duran Duran, Hiromi, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Steve Morse Band, Gary Cherone (Van Halen/Extreme), Johnny A, Two Ton Shoe, Cro-Mags, Shelter, and Carole King, among many others.

An equally skilled educator, Dave has personally mentored hundreds of drummers, many of whom have achieved world-wide recognition. He is a Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music, and the author of the method books Rhythm and Drumming Demystifled and Universal Rhythms for Drum Set.