Drum Techniques of Rush Summary and Reviews

Drum Techniques of Rush
by Neil Peart

Drum Techniques of Rush
List Price: $13.95
Our Price: $8.80
You Save: $5.15 (37%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions


or

Book Summary Information

Author: Neil Peart
Brand: Alfred
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1985-03-01
ISBN: 0769250556
Number of pages: 80
Model: 00-DF0010
Publisher: Warner Bros Pubns
Product features:
  • Book Pages: 80
  • Rush / arr. Bill Wheeler
  • Format Book

Book Reviews of Drum Techniques of Rush

Book Review: Good Start, but needs polish
Summary: 4 Stars

I've been a percussionist for some 20+ years now. I started my cult like following of Neil and Rush back when "Grace Under Pressure" was released.

Since then I haven't missed a lick or concert. I own just about everything that RUSH has made. So of course I picked up this book and it's sequel.

What I have found is that the books are not accurate transcriptions of Neil's work. Several of the songs are a little watered down so that newbies don't get discouraged. Neil is without a doubt one of the best drummers to hit the skins and these books try to give the percussive student the basics of Neil's work.

Where the books fall short is where they leave out several key kit rudiments that are trademarks of Neil Peart. (e.g. The Peart Roll in several songs like Tom Sawyer). Also, I noticed that the transcripts have written the notes for drums other than what Neil actually uses on various songs. (Who can forget Neil's chimes in Xanadu?)

So... don't worry about buying it. The books worth it! Just remember that they are intended to give a fundamental understanding of Neil's work but they are no substitute for watching "Neil Peart - A Work in Progress" (available on VHS), listening to every work by the artist, and practicing his rudiments over and over for hours and hours until it becomes second nature (no pun intended... honestly).

One last thing...

Neil if you read this, I have one of your sticks and would be happy to return it in exchange for an afternoon at your ranch in Canada. <g> (Middletown Dreams)

Instruments & Performers Books

Book Subjects
Most talked about in Instruments & Performers Books
Instrument of Worship Volume One ImageInstrument of Worship Volume One
Benson Records; Paperback; Book
Season of Peace: Guitar ImageSeason of Peace: Guitar
GIA Publications; Published: 1993-06; Paperback; Book
Price in other shops: $9.95
Amazing Love: Piano ImageAmazing Love: Piano
Genevox Music Group; Published: 1994-07; Paperback; Book
Price in other shops: $11.95
Majestic Trumpet Trios Christmas: Volume 2 ImageMajestic Trumpet Trios Christmas: Volume 2
Majestic Music Publications; Published: 1996-09; Paperback; Book
Price in other shops: $19.95
Majestic Brass Quartets: Volume One ImageMajestic Brass Quartets: Volume One
Majestic Music Publications; Published: 1996-03; Paperback; Book
Price in other shops: $24.95
101 Ways to Evangelize: 88 Keys Image101 Ways to Evangelize: 88 Keys
Intrada Music; Paperback; Book
Keyboard Duets for Organ & Piano ImageKeyboard Duets for Organ & Piano
Hope Publishing Company (IL); Paperback; Book
Glory Forever: Medium Range ImageGlory Forever: Medium Range
Alexandria House; Paperback; Book
Glory Forever: Full Range ImageGlory Forever: Full Range
Alexandria House; Published: 1991-03; Paperback; Book
Price in other shops: $5.95
Beethoven`s Piano Sonatas: A Short Companion ImageBeethoven`s Piano Sonatas: A Short Companion
by Dr. Charles Rosen, Charles Rosen
Yale University Press; Published: 2001-11-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $26.73
Price in other shops: $35.00
Similar books summaries and other product reviews
Rush - Beyond the Lighted Stage [2 DVD] ImageRush - Beyond the Lighted Stage [2 DVD]
Alfred Publishing; Release date: 2010-06-29; DVD
Best price: $8.12
Price in other shops: $19.98
Drum Set Warm-Ups: Essential Exercises for Improving Technique ImageDrum Set Warm-Ups: Essential Exercises for Improving Technique
by Rod Morgenstein
Berklee Press Publications; Berklee Press Publications; Published: 2000-12-01; Sheet music; Book
Best price: $7.91
Price in other shops: $12.99
Neil Peart - Anatomy of a Drum Solo ImageNeil Peart - Anatomy of a Drum Solo
Hudson Music; Release date: 2005-12-12; DVD
Best price: $32.17
Price in other shops: $49.95
Drum Techniques of Led Zeppelin ImageDrum Techniques of Led Zeppelin
by Led Zeppelin, Bergamini, Joe
Alfred; Alfred Publishing; Published: 1989-10-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.07
Price in other shops: $19.95
Neil Peart Taking Center Stage: Lifetime of Live Performances ImageNeil Peart Taking Center Stage: Lifetime of Live Performances
Hudson Music; Release date: 2011-10-12; DVD
Best price: $21.57
Price in other shops: $39.99
More Drum Techniques of Rush: Drum Transcriptions (More Drum Superstar Series) ImageMore Drum Techniques of Rush: Drum Transcriptions (More Drum Superstar Series)
by Neil Peart
Alfred Publishing; Warner Bros Pubns; Published: 1989-11-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.59
Price in other shops: $15.95
Ultimate Drum Play-Along Rush: Authentic Drum (Book & CD) (Ultimate Drum-Along) ImageUltimate Drum Play-Along Rush: Authentic Drum (Book & CD) (Ultimate Drum-Along)
by Rush
Alfred Publishing; Published: 2009-09-13; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.74
Price in other shops: $19.95
Moving PIctures: Drum Transcriptions (Alfred's Classic Album Editions) ImageMoving PIctures: Drum Transcriptions (Alfred's Classic Album Editions)
by Rush
Alfred Publishing; Alfred Publishing; Published: 2008-08-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.36
Price in other shops: $14.95
Rush: Legendary Licks for Drums ImageArtist Not Provided - Rush: Legendary Licks for Drums
HAL LEONARD; Release date: 2004-10-19; DVD
Best price: $13.89
Price in other shops: $24.95
Neil Peart - A Work in Progress ImageNeil Peart - A Work in Progress
by Neil Peart
Alfred; Release date: 2002-04-23; DVD
Best price: $16.74
Price in other shops: $39.95