Peter erskine talks about his new book the drummers lifeline. Peter erskine is one of the true living legends of our time. Students access hundreds of video lessons, backing tracks and much more. The knowledge, style and experience of peter erskine have been brought together in a single comprehensive volume thats perfect for anyone serious about taking up the drumset. Includes a full discography of erskines performances. His first major professional work was with the stan kenton orchestra, which he joined in 1972. Includes a full discography of erskine s performances. Legendary drummer peter erskine weather report, steely dan, joni mitchell, and much more talks about his new book, the drummers. These are my favorite books, and books that helped me greatly in my education as a jazz drummer, but they are by no means the only 10 books you can use. Peter erskine has played drums since the age of 4 and is known for his versatility and love of working in different musical contexts.
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Over the years i have collected many educational drum books, dvds, and cds including peter erskine s drumset essentials series which i would also highly recommend. This book on erskines concepts and techniques behind jazz drumming is for the beginning to intermediate drummer and covers topics like drum set up, beats, brushes, phrasing, reading, etc. Peter erskine drums basics full drum lesson youtube. Essential drum fills is a collection of fills that peter erskine has enjoyed hearing and or playing over the years.
Peter erskines career has been like a highway that is constantly under construction, with numerous detours, side roads. He has played with the stan kenton and maynard ferguson big. Versatile drummer who has excelled in several types of jazz settings, from stan kentons orchestra to weather. The other drummers with lessons in the book are peter erskine, steve smith, terry bozzio and kenny aronoff. The drum perspective draws upon erskines wealth of knowledge and experience to illuminate the mystery of making music that is aesthetically satisfying to listener and musician alike. Biography drummer, composer, and author peter erskine appears on over 600 albums and film scores, and has won two grammy awards. Peter erskine talks about his new book the drummers. He appears on 600 albums and film scores, and has won 2 grammy awards plus an honorary doctorate from the berklee school of music.
Additionally, i ordered these as the 10 best jazz drumming books in the order what i found the most useful, but its tough to truly order them worst to best. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter erskine books online. The book includes over 500 drum fills in a variety of styles and ensembles, as well as multiple examples, transcriptions and drum charts. The erskine method for drumset by peter erskine drum set. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. He appears on over 600 albums and film scores, and has won two grammy awards, plus an honorary doctorate from the berklee school of music 1992. He has played with stan kenton, weather report, steely dan, steps ahead, maynard ferguson, joni mitchell, kenny wheeler, vince mendoza, jaco pastorius. Book came with missing some pages and duplicate of others. The legendary peter erskine reveals the techniques and secrets behind his success in this unique book and dvd set an eyeopening look into the mind of one of the worlds greatest drummers adds depth to every drummers playing. Peter erskine began playing the drums at the age of four, and has been at the forefront of worldclass jazz ensembles for thirtyfive years. Legendary drummer peter erskine weather report, steely dan, joni mitchell, and much more talks about his new book, the drummers lifeline, coauthored with dave black for alfred publishing. Join worldrenowned drummer peter erskine and his grammy nominated band dr. The erskine method for drumset dvd the erskine method for drumset book the erskine method for drumset book. George garzone, peter erskine, alan pasqua, darek oles.
Erskine is the father of actress and writer maya erskine. Alfred the erskine method for drumset bookdvd musicians. Grab your sticks and digin, as these worldclass drummers candidly discuss, explain and demonstrate some of the drumming concepts they are best known for. Um during the recording of their new album second opinion. Get the guaranteed best price on drum set instruction like the alfred the erskine method for drumset book dvd at musicians friend. Peter erskine playing with intent modern drummer magazine. She loves it, and has obtained top scores at a regional competition. Essential drum fills is a collection of fills that peter erskine has enjoyed hearing andor playing over the years. Hes known for sophisticated rhythms, distinctive accompaniment, and powerful, rippling solos.
Peter erskine is internationally renowned for his drumming skills, and equally admired for his teaching abilities. So, below, excerpted from neils own website, in neils own words, is the story of his lessons with jazz great peter erskine. After a three year stint with kenton and a two year stay with maynard ferguson, he joined weather report in 1978. Erskine conducts clinics, classes and seminars worldwide. Drumset essentials volume 1 by peter erskine drum set. Peter erskine joins the ranks of many great instructors on the artistworks program. Students access hundreds of video lessons, backing tracks and much. But its bissonttes and weckls sections that stand out for me. The cd provides guitar accompaniment, which makes your playing sound better.
Peter erskine has played the drums since the age of four and is known for his versatility and love of working in different musical contexts. A highly skilled, versatile drummer, peter erskine has anchored big bands and jazzrock fusion groups. I understand that this could be printing companys false but quality of product need to be check before selling. Peter erskine makes the most simple fills sound really good. Comes with online audio demonstrations and playalongs. How he finds time to write this many books and dvds is a mystery to us. Congas, shaker, drum bata drum don alias drums, percussion, keyboards obx peter erskine electric piano, keyboards obx don grolnick. Grab your sticks and digin, as these worldclass drummers candidly discuss, explain and demonstrate some of. He is the director of drumset studies at the usc thornton school of music, and is the jazz drumming consultant to the royal academy of music in london. Peter erskine captures his wealth of knowledge in this rich library of jazz drum lessons online. Peter takes you stepbystep through fundamental concepts, techniques, and exercises that will greatly improve your drumming.
Nov 21, 2017 legendary drummer peter erskine weather report, steely dan, joni mitchell, and much more talks about his new book, the drummers lifeline, coauthored with dave black for alfred publishing. Alfred peter erskine drumset essentials dvd musicians friend. Neil peart during a break in this summers snakes and arrows tour, i scheduled a lesson with peter. This critically acclaimed jazz drummer has been voted the best drummer of the year for more than 10 years by fans and readers of the modern drummer magazine. Peter erskine jazz drum lessons online artistworks. Essential drum lessons with the greats includes artists from both of the previous books presenting their timeless material in a newly revised single edition. This book on erskine s concepts and techniques behind jazz drumming is for the beginning to intermediate drummer and covers topics like drum set up, beats, brushes, phrasing, reading, etc. Erskine began drumming at three, and participated in stan kentons national stage band camps from the.
Drumset essentials complete dvd peter erskine drum concepts and techniques essential drum fills. There are lots of good books out there, but this is one of the best. Jun 10, 2017 the other drummers with lessons in the book are peter erskine, steve smith, terry bozzio and kenny aronoff. What i like most about this book is that the fills dont all end on 1. Nov 01, 2012 so, below, excerpted from neils own website, in neils own words, is the story of his lessons with jazz great peter erskine. My drum book handpicks the best books and dvds just for you. Features include drumset basics, the grip, chart reading and interpretation, over. Peter erskine playing with intent former modern drummer senior editor rick mattingly has probably spent more time in the legendary drummers presence than any other journalist.
Weckls lesson goes over his triplet concepts which were one of the most important elements of his soloing at the beginning of his career, so it is not to be missed. All in all an enjoyable, informative, and practical book. To this day, their conversations are illuminating, surprising, and, above all, inspiring. Oct 27, 2018 peter erskine joins the ranks of many great instructors on the artistworks program. Peter erskine born june 5, 1954 is an american jazz drummer who was a member of the jazz fusion groups weather report and steps ahead. With drum set essentials, the worldfamous performer and educator peter erskine takes you step by step from the very beginning with the most fundamental concepts about technique and musicality discussed and illustrated in detail. Over the years i have collected many educational drum books, dvds, and cds including peter erskines drumset essentials series which i would also highly recommend. Mar 23, 2018 discover book depositorys huge selection of peter erskine books online. Peter erskine has 16 books on goodreads with 227 ratings. The cd includes tracks representing some of erskines best work, and the book includes transcriptions and charts of many of the performances, plus specific. Widely known for his drumming with weather report, peter.
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