"Different Brush Beats, Phil, I went through your book and thought it was great

"Different Brush Beats, Phil, I went through your book and thought it was great! I wish I could've had that as a kid; it would have made me understand brush playing much quicker. It's great that each page relates to a song on CD. It really helps to see how it relates to a certain feel and tempo. I also really like what the Preface and Message to Parents and Music Teachers says." ~Shawn Fichter is one of Nashvilles top drummers. Former Drummer with Barbara Mandrell and Trisha Yearwood, toured and performed on numerous TV shows. Guest performers that joined Trisha on television while Shawn was drumming include Don Henley, Garth Brooks, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Kim Richey. Shawn has also been called upon to sub with other artists including country/pop artist Martina McBride and blues artist Lee Roy Parnell. In recent years, Shawn has worked his way into the Nashville studio scene, getting calls not only for country sessions but also for many rock, pop, and contemporary Christian recordings. Shawn is currently enjoying touring with Peter Frampton.

"Phil Zampino's "Different Brush Beats" is an intelligent text regarding the art of brush playing. A seemingly lost art of drumming, the younger generation of players needs this information presented to them in a clear and easily understandable method. Phil Zampino has done just that. Clearly thought out and illustrated very well, I've learned a few new tricks myself! Phil and the staff at Zampino's drum shop had a profound effect on my early years as a musician. Without their experience and the tools they gave me, I would not be where I am in my career. I'm proud and blessed to have been educated in part by Phil and I'm glad he has committed so much of his life to sharing that knowledge. Congrats Phil! And I highly recommend this book."

Russ Miller is known as one of the top touring and session drummers of today. As a Multi-Platinum, Grammy award winning recording artist, his musical versatility has led him to work with an incredible list of over 20 international artists including legends like Ray Charles, The Fifth Dimension, Cher, Tina Turner & Bobby Caldwell through Modern stars such as Babyface, Nelly Furtado, Hilary Duff, Jennifer Love-Hewitt and Meredith Brooks. A strong force on the Los Angeles studio scene, Russ was voted in the top 5 Studio Drummers in the world, 3 years in a row, by the Modern Drummer Magazine Readers Poll. He has performed on more than 300 albums and dozens of international movies such as "The Hulk", "O", "Rugrats Go Wild", "Boondock Saints", "Resident Evil Apocalypse" and "Garfield". As a leading recording artist, Russ has played on #1 songs/albums for three years in a row (2000-2003). Along with his many album credits, he has two solo albums, Where's One and Cymbalism on R.M.I Records. In addition, Russ performs clinics throughout the world. Russ also has authored two books: The Drum Set Crash Course and Transitions, along with his two videos, The Drum Set Crash Course and The Drum Set Crash Course Tuning Edition from Warner Brothers Publications. All of Russ' solo projects were voted the #1 educational books and videos in the world (2001-2004) by Modern Drummer Magazine. For info please visit www.RussMiller.com. ~

CD for this book is sold separately through Barnes

& Noble or Borders. The title of the CD is,

The Great American Songbook, Volume II by Rod Stewart

Some titles include Time After Time,

As Time Goes By,

I`m In The Mood For Love, etc.,

Different Brush Beats, "Do you know where your brushes are? Playing on the drum set has become so stick driven: the use of brushes is quickly becoming a lost art. For the next generation of drum set players, and for those who are in need of a refresher, Different Brush Beats is a must. The book contains clear directions on basic brush technique and 14 brush beats. Each brush beat is matched to a song from a CD (purchased separately); ideal for learning when a particular brush beat should be used. Especially helpful for students, the hands position for each brush beat is explained by visualizing the snare drum as a clock face: the left hand moves clockwise at 11:00 and the right hand moves counter-clockwise at 1:00. A final handy feature is a listing of terms - so there's no confusion with terms like "snap, slap, hot spots, or fat sound." After using this book, you'll never misplace your brushes again!" ~Doug Wurst - Modern Drummer Magazine~ August 2005, Issue, Page 160

This Book Received a 4 Star * * * * Rating

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"Different Brush Beats, by Phil Zampino, approaches the concept of brush playing from two new angles: from a "contemporary" application and through the use, and reference to existing popular songs. The explanation of terminology, as well as the encouragement for students to use the brushes provides some hope for the next generation in terms of recapturing this important facet of drumming." ~Robert Breithaupt~ mailto:BBreit@aol.com- Executive Director- Jazz Arts Group of Columbus -Professor of Music - Capital University Department Chair - Jazz Studies/Music Industry~

"Man, I was thinking the other day, drum set brush playing is becoming a lost art form. You have to really search out the classic guys to hear it (Roy Haynes, Ed Thigpen, Louis Bellson) and, are such an essential technique to add to the kit. Phil has gathered some great ways to dive into this expressive drum set format. With clear concise descriptions, beginning, as well as novice players, will be able to use their brush technique in many suitable playing environments-Jazz, Latin, Rock, and Country. Get down to the drum shop, pick up some brushes, and start "sheddin" with the help of Different Brush Beats."

~Johnny Fedevich - http://www.johnnyfedevich.com/ Professional Musician/Actor, "Almost Famous", Touring/Studio~

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Basic Snare Drum Series

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