Includes several breakout exercises along with audio loops and double bass drum performances that have been slowed down for easy understanding and execution. Thomas lang, for example, has mastered the heelup and heeldown single and doublestroke to the extent that he is able to play dynamically with the bass drum and to perform various rudiments with. Double bass drum freddomby virgil donati since 1977, the worlds most widely read drum magazine. Finally, the book drummers have been waiting for, the ultimate drum transcription with audio playalong from drumming pioneer virgil donati. He holds the drum sticks in the traditional style and is also proficient at. Donatiesque double bass groove ideas alex jadi youtube. Double bass drum freedom is the final word on double bass drumming. Includes several breakout exercises along with audio loops and double bass drum performances that have been. Dom famularo, virgil donati and thomas pridgen 3 drummers solo at once drum scene perth show. Virgil donati pdf elements of music percussion instruments. Now in his 50s, virgil is an extraordinary talent, having practiced for several hours a day everyday for decades. Virgil donati double bass drum freedom by virgil donati book. Virgil decided to treat us with a monstrous 1h25m video, documenting his 2019 australian clinic tour.
Bass doug shreeve guitar marco sfogli guitar clean guitar simon hosford keyboards alex argento keyboards, orchestrated by virgil donati 10. His last one double bass drum freedom 2009 sheds light on all the exercises virgil donati has developed through the years for expanding his foot independence, control and chops. Im very glad virgil took the time to write a book and make a cd that clearly underlines the importance of double bass in all areas. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. His first major label release was recorded when he was only fifteen. Watch virgil donati demonstrate double strokes on the bass drum with this bass jam track only on drumchannel. Muchlauded drummer virgil donati lays out everything he knows about playing the bass drum, shedding light on how to integrate the pedals with the drum kit. A cd with demonstrations, playalongs and music pdf files is also included. Double bass drum freedom by virgil donati, paperback barnes.
Virgil is, hands down, one of the greatest drummers in the world, and this book does a great job of helping drummers develop their double bass drumming skills. Virgils relentless pursuit to better himself is an inspiration to everyone who has ever worked with him, or witnessed his artistic output. His innovative ideas have been the focus of much attention for many years, and he continues to. Virgil donati, the sensational drummer that has appeared in planet x, on the virg, loose change, southern sons, cab, ring of fire, etc, etc, etc. Virgil is perhaps most well known for his fast, highly technical drumming skills. Nov 17, 2009 virgils skill and knowledge of the art of double bass drumming is clearly demonstrated in this comprehensive guide, and we are thrilled to distribute double bass drum freedom to the many drummers eager to improve their double bass drumming skills. The updated 2nd edition of the beginners songbook is now spiral bound for easy reading and page turns, while remaining the same compact size for jamming on the go. Donatis first solo album stretch was released in 1995 and a few years later in 1999 joined forces with derek sherinian in a collaboration that would turn into the mighty planet x. Virgils skill and knowledge of the art of double bass drumming is clearly demonstrated in this comprehensive guide, and we are thrilled to distribute double bass drum freedom to the many drummers eager to improve their double bass drumming skills. Drummers such as thomas lang, virgil donati, and terry bozzio are capable of performing complicated solos on top of an ostinato bass drum pattern. Listening to the cd the book provides and seeing the book progress from beginner to advanced double bass is mind blowing.
He started playing drums at age 3 and turned professional at 16. Muchlauded drummer virgil donati lays out everything he knows about playing the bass drum, shedding light on how to integrate. I hope you will join me alongside travis orbin, marco minnemann. But, it isnt a magic bullet, and virgil never claimed it would beyou have to work diligently with his instruction in the book to improve your skills. Officially licensed merchandise, t shirts, hoodies, and much more. Virgil donati is at the avantgarde of double bass drumming. Virgil donati the official music merchandise store. Apr 09, 2020 virgil decided to treat us with a monstrous 1h25m video, documenting his 2019 australian clinic tour. Virgils drumming has arguably been at the leading edge for at least a decade, and as this record displays, his compositional and orchestration skills are. Virgil donati songs for all instruments and levels. When he was nineteen he came to the united states to study music.
The album was produced, written and arranged by donati. He is one of the first drummers to take double bass drumming to the next level. Virgil donati is arguably the best drummer of all time. One of the main aspects he is famous for is his development of the double bass pedal. Atualmente toca na banda planet x e tambem em varios projetos paralelos. Orchestral excerpts for double bass a collection of authentic parts in the public domain of audition excerpts for double bass compiled into a book. Jan 08, 2010 double bass drum freedom is the final word on double bass drumming. Vohra committee in july and others versus union of india, referred to the vohra committee report.
From my experience, best exercise is just sit down, concentrate, turn on the metronome or the song, no matter what you prefer and start practising, firstly get comfortable with normal tempos like 16th notes on 8090 bpm and the move up, this takes time to build regular feet speed and consistency. Virgil donati is widely known for his power and endless search for new musical territory. Virgil donati double bass drum freedom by virgil donati. Now you can learn to play 100 classic songs as your playing develops through the course. Virgil donati since 1977, the worlds most widely read drum magazine. Virgil donati is also offering online video drum lessons with various camera angles and downloadable charts. The bass drums play 16th note triplets, leaving a rest. I practiced double bass drum freedom donati drums book for several months and i mainly focused on the 16th note triplet series chapter. As a composer, he is artistically uncompromised and as a drummer he is a unique specimen, capable of things most people find impossible. Double bass drum freedom bookcd double bass drum freedom is the final word on double bass drumming.
Double bass drum freddomby virgil donati modern drummer. Oct 23, 2016 the new album release from virgil donati, the dawn of time, places the drums at the center of a vast, contemporary orchestral production. Virgil donati biography born 19581022 melbourne, australia virgil donati has been playing drums since he was a small child. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. I need some exercises for beginning drumbass technique. Having recently won modern drummer magazines best recorded performance, it has set the bar for explorations in rhythm. Virgil donati double bass drum freedom 27 q 100 3d. Throughout his career, donati has worked with countless musicians as a band mate, a session musician, and a collaborator, including steve vai, allan holdsworth.
Virgil donati born 22 october 1958 is an australian drummer, frequent drum clinician and a producer. A combination of amazing musicians and orchestral virtual instruments bring to life this massive musical undertaking. Thomas lang, for example, has mastered the heelup and heeldown single and double stroke to the extent that he is able to play dynamically with the bass drum and to perform various rudiments with. The included audio cd demonstrates examples in the. The included audio cd demonstrates examples in the book. Virgil donati is known for many achievements behind the drum set. All in all, this is an excellent book with cd to learn double bass drum. The new album release from virgil donati, the dawn of time, places the drums at the center of a vast, contemporary orchestral production. Join facebook to connect with virgil donati and others you may know. Mjbrady this cd is probably going to end up as my favorite for calender year 20, it is simply that good. Drums trailer virgil donatis double bass drum freedom.
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