On the Beaten Path

Product Description

"On the Beaten Path: The Drummer's Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them" is an award-winning guide from Alfred Publishing. The book traces the history and development of nine musical styles and explores the legendary drummers who defined each one.

It leads you through the styles, licks, and grooves that made each artist famous, with insight into their approaches, the gear they used, the bands they played in, and the drummers who influenced them. The easy-to-follow lessons delve into authentic transcriptions of 85 infamous beats and solos from songs by Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rush, Metallica, The Police, Dream Theater, and others.

• Insight into the history and development of Funk, Alternative/Punk Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Jam Band, Fusion, Jazz, and Reggae, plus a listing of essential recordings for each genre
• An audio CD containing all 85 beats and solos presented in the book
• Dozens of amazing photos
• 250 pages

Drummers Included

Drummers covered include Travis Barker, Carlton Barrett, Carter Beauford, Jason Bittner, John Bonham, Danny Carey, Billy Cobham, Tré Cool, Stewart Copeland, Lowell "Sly" Dunbar, Jon Fishman, Mickey Hart, Topper Headon, Bill Kreutzmann, Gene Krupa, Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste, Keith Moon, Vinnie Paul, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Chad Smith, John "Jabo" Starks, Ringo Starr, Clyde Stubblefield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Weckl, Tony Williams, and more.

The book was voted No. 1 Educational Book in the 2008 Modern Drummer Reader's Poll and No. 1 Book in the 2008 DRUM! Reader's Poll.

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