The Essential Guide to Playing Drumset for Live Shows and Musicals

Series: Percussion

Format: Softcover with CD

Authors: Ed Shaughnessy, Clem DeRosa



Learn from these seasoned pros how to make it as a show drummer! This highly anticipated book/CD pack provides extremely valuable info on playing drumset for live shows, musicals, variety acts and more. Who better to teach you than “America's Premier Showdrummer” himself, Mr. Ed Shaughnessy! Features: a step-by-step walk-through of a simulated show; CD with music, comments & tips from Ed; notated examples; practical tips; advice on instruments; a special accessories section with photos; and more!

A top-notch teacher and clinician, Ed Shaughnessy is best known for his 25-year tenure as drummer for Doc Severinsen's Tonight Show big band. He has recorded 500+ albums with such jazz legends as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Clark Terry.

A pioneer of jazz education, Clem DeRosa career as a professional musician, arranger, composer and orchestra leader spans 50 years. He has recorded and performed with a who's who of jazz luminaries.