How Not To Play Drums Persip, Charli Method / HL00000993 Tempo Arrangement Difficulty Solo Difficulty Legendary drummer Charli Persip shares his experience and knowledge in this practical text: the history of the drum set, the importance of listening, tips on equipment, tuning and practicing, the art and science of accompaniment and more. See the role and responsibilities of the drummer through the eyes of this master. Persip's celebrated Warm Up Exercise, used daily by countless drummers, is fully written out, with variations. Great for beginners and professionals. Not for drummers only, this glimpse into the interplay of an ensemble is fascinating for all musicians. Recommended as required reading for all students who include drummers in their ensembles. CHARLI PERSIP Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Persip cut his teeth in Newark with tenor saxophonist Joe Holiday and an R&B combo fronted by Billy Ford before joining the bands of two true legends of bebop: Tadd Dameron and Dizzy Gillespie. He organized a powerhouse hard bop unit in 1959 that included Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, Ronnie Mathews and Roland Alexander that cut a record for Bethlehem entitled The Jazz Statesmen. As the house drummer at the Apollo Theater for 3 years in the 1960s, Persip gained a deeper insight into rock and roll playing, backing many top pop acts. After a tour of Japan with fellow drummers Louis Bellson, Buddy Rich and Philly Joe Jones, Persip began a 7 year association with Billy Eckstine as drummer and assistant musical director in 1966. He continued to freelance with a who's who of jazz artists through the '70s including Quincy Jones, Benny Golson, Nancy Wilson, Archie Shepp, Frank Foster and Cannonball Adderley. His own 17 piece big band Supersound (Superband) has recorded three albums. Persip continues to maintain an active schedule teaching (at Mannes/New School and CUNY), freelancing, and weight lifting. Related Website http://www.charlipersip.com Hal Leonard Stock Number HL00000993 List Price $9.95 TO ORDER: take note of the publication's HL number and call Music Dispatch at 1-800-637-2852. Or go to one of the following online music stores: Music Dispatch Stantons Sheet Music Byron Hoyt Music Colony Music Penders Music Marina Music J.W. Pepper Sam Ash Music Sheet-music.com Sheet Music Direct Sheet Music Service Sheet Music Online Sheet Music Plus Or, order from your local music dealer. Click here to locate your local music dealer.