The Drum Set Smart Book

Steve Fidyk

Dec 2010 · Mel Bay Publications

About this ebook

Full of essential tips and exercises to improve a drummer's most important techniques, The Drumset SMART (Style-Mechanics-Applications-Routines-Tips) book is a text with easy to understand terminology. Steve explains the mechanics and musical aspects of drumming as if he were teaching a lesson one on one. Whether you are just beginning your studies, or are an experienced player, this SMART book for drumset can be used as a resource for instant solutions at your finger tips. Includes access to online audio.

About the author

Jazz drummer, author, and educator Steve Fidyk has toured and recorded with Maureen McGovern, New York Voices, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, The Capitol Bones, The Taylor/Fidyk Big Band, an ensemble he co-leads with Stan Kenton arranger Mark Taylor, and is currently the drummer with the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble from Washington D.C. As a leader, Fidyk's discography includes: Big Kids (U.S. Roots), A Perfect Match (Write Groove), and Live at Blues Alley (OA2), and can be heard on over 50 recordings as a contributing artist. Fidyk has served on the faculty at Wilkes University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, George Mason University, and The University of Maryland and is presently a jazz faculty member at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He holds a master's degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Maryland and a bachelor's in Music Education from Wilkes University.