The Singing Drummer

Status: Available

Page Count: 136

Edition: First

ISBN: 978-1-59092-045-9

SRP (USD): $11.99

Size: 5.5x8.5 trade paperback

Cover: Blue Artisans

Genre(s): Nonfiction

Homepage: Kevin Ronkko

The Singing Drummer features a concise, easy-to-understand method for singing while playing drums. Author and singing drummer Kevin Ronkko draws upon his performance experience to address the practical issues singing drummers face: Singing while seated, breathing techniques, musicianship and expression among others. This method can be applied to singers who play any percussion instrument, from djembe to drumset, from tabla to timbales.

"Kevin Ronkko has made a contribution in an area of drumming that has been long overlooked. 'The Singing Drummer' covers many important and practical aspects of singing while drumming, including physical conditioning, attitude, breathing, technique, and musicality. His humane approach to playing and teaching is evident, and I find his advice to have fun with drumming and singing a refreshing attitude. I recommend Kevin's work for anyone interested in joining these two ancient human modes of expression."

--royal hartigan, PhD

percussionist of Fred Ho and the Afro Asian Jazz Ensemble,

author of "West African Rhythms for Drumset"

(www.royalhart.com)

"'The Singing Drummer' is a must for drummers who sing while playing the drums. Kevin has provided an original lesson plan in his well thought out book with practical examples. Singing drummers and percussionists will find this book both interesting and enlightening."

--Shane Dorrington (www.easyreaddrumcharts.com)

A note from Kevin Ronkko: "'The Singing Drummer' is intended for drummers who sing vocals while playing kit drums or percussion instruments. Beginners and masters alike should find this book approachable and useful. I have tried to stay true to music educational tradition, while providing inspired and inventive solutions to typical technical problems I have encountered while singing and playing the drums. The book is both unique and practical. I can guarantee that there is no other book like The Singing Drummer because it combines old ideas with brand new ones, developed through my own personal experiences. Music teachers, students, drum or singing book collectors or enthusiasts should especially enjoy this book. Most of all, this work is for singing drummers around the globe, everywhere."

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