“Allows the student of big band drumming, both beginner and intermediate, to attain the necessary fundamentals in theory and practice to step into the unique, wonderful and sometimes challenging world of big band drumming with confidence.”
Finally, a Starting Point
Every book on big band drumming that Anthony could find was a little too advanced for a drummer taking on the style for the first time. So he wrote this one.
Beginner’s Guide to Big Band Drumming sets out a method for interpreting drum charts, exercises to develop coordination and control, and charts to apply the learned skills. You’ll learn how to orchestrate short and long note phrases, how to approach section and ensemble figures, and how to tackle rests and fills.
What’s Inside
50+ exercises with video and audio demonstrations
Simple descriptions of articulations and note lengths
How to approach saxophone, trumpet, and trombone section figures
How to approach ensemble figures, rests, and fills
Two big band charts written specifically for this book
Drumless play-along backing tracks for all exercises and charts—four tempos each, from slow to fast—accessed via download link inside the book
Audio Samples
Use these tracks to practise along with the book.
“Articulates quintessential elements of big band playing which you can also apply to a variety of rhythm sections that working drummers must be literate in.”
“By the time a player has finished with this book, I’m sure they’ll have the tools to investigate the style further and work out how to weave in their own style over the solid foundation Anthony has helped them build.”
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About Anthony
Anthony Stanislavski is a Melbourne-based drummer, educator, and author with a deep passion for brush playing. At 18, he joined the Australian Army Band, embarking on a career that took him across Australia and overseas — performing at iconic venues including the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Tokyo's Budokan. He holds a Bachelor of Music Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts and has studied under Simon Barker, Graham Morgan, Peter Blick, Dave Beck, and Ronny Ferella.
He has led clinics in Australia and the USA, including PASIC 2022. He has students in 20+ countries. His books have been purchased in 50+ countries.
