{"product_id":"drums-for-dummies-9781119695516","title":"Drums for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome a different drummer \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrumming is natural to all of us--after all, it mimics the regular beat of our hearts. But some of us want to go further and really lay down a big beat. And no wonder--whether you want to become the powerful backbone of a band or just learn how to play a hand drum for pleasure, drumming is \u003ci\u003ea lot of fun\u003c\/i\u003e. Oh, and it's scientifically proven to make you smarter. Bonus: healthier  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrums For\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Dummies \u003c\/i\u003egets you going on the road to becoming the drummer you want to be. Get started with the basics--what drums to buy, exercises that build your skills, and playing simple rhythms. Then move into more complex topics, explore drumming styles from around the world, and add other percussion instruments to your repertoire. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in an easy-to-follow step-by-step style by respected instructor Jeff Strong, you'll go from banging out basic rhythms--with or without sticks--to acquiring versatility with different styles and types of drum. The book also provides online audio files to drum along with, as well as suggestions for solo approaches to wow your bandmates. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e Understand fundamental techniques  Hone your technique with exercises  Explore other percussion instruments  Care for your drums  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe all-time drumming great Neal Peart of the band Rush once said that when he saw a good drummer, all he wanted to do was practice. \u003ci\u003eDrums For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your best way to do just that--and start hitting your perfect groove. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119695516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.90d","brand":"Jeff Strong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648282128540,"sku":"9781119695516","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_2ec50a92-0cc3-474d-84e7-7d2471b88498.jpg?v=1603869647","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/drums-for-dummies-9781119695516","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}