미국의 베테랑 재즈 드러머이자 교육자 피터 어스킨(Peter Erskine 1954-)과 데이브 블랙(Dave Black 1928-2006)이 함께 쓴 드럼에 대한 팁 북입니다. 휴대하기 편리한 가로 13센티 세로 19센티의 작은 포켓북 크기에 프로나 학생 또는 취미 드러머들이 마주칠 수 있는 드럼에 대한 다양한 궁금증과 문제에 대한 실용적이고도 색다른 해답이 질문과 대답 형식으로 수록되어 있습니다. 그중 하나를 원문 그대로 소개합니다:

QUESTION: Heels up, or heels down?
ANSWER: Both!
The short explanation is that you’ll experience better control on both pedals when you master the art of playing the hi-hat and bass drum with your heels down. This method is certainly preferable when playing at soft- to medium-dynamic levels. Louder strokes invite
(or demand) the use of the leg, so use heel “up” for additional weight and power. Multiple strokes on the bass drum are often best accomplished by playing heel up and gliding the foot frontwards on the pedal board in a tap-dancing motion. Practice makes perfect!


- Contents -

Foreword

Choosing Drumsticks, Brushes, Mallets, and Bass Drum Beaters
Drumsticks
Brushes
Mallets
Bass Drum Beaters

Choosing, Changing, and Tuning Drumheads
Drumhead Selection
When Should a Drumhead Be Replaced
Changing a Drumhead
Tuning the Various Drums of the Kit

The Snare Drum (Specifically)

The Tom-Toms (Specifically)

Multiple Toms (Specifically)

The Bass Drum (Specifically)

Muffling
The Snare Drum
The Bass Drum

Performance and Recording Tips
Attitude
What Do Other Musicians Say?
Mics and Drums

Tricks of the Trade

Reading Rhythms

Timeless Esthetics

Care and Maintenance
Percussion Repair Kit (Leave Home Without It)
Drumheads
Drum Shells
Cymbals
Hardware

On the Road Again
Cases and Storage

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle (You're Asking Us?)

The Business of Music
Don't Be Afraid to Say No
Maynard Ferguson's Rule on Charity
Endorsements and Music Industry Companies
General Business Etiquette and Strategies
How Can Social Media Best Be Utilized?
How Much Self-Promotion Is Too Much?
Should I Attend Music Conventions?
Is a College Degree Still Valuable?
Alternate Careers in Music
How Do I Submit a Manuscript for Publication Consideration?

Practice Tips to Make the Most of Your Drumming
More Practice Tips
Cool Warm-Ups

Glossary of Words You Should Know

Acknowledgements

Sources