Jost Nickel – the ultimate groove and style master, educator and author from Germany – is putting out his newest book titled “Jost Nickel’s Beginner Book“.
This release follows three previously successful ones: “Jost Nickel’s Snare Book”, “Jost Nickel’s Fill Book” and “Jost Nickel’s Groove Book”.
This time round (as the title suggests) it’s all about beginners. It is for all those who want to start or restart playing the drums and like to work practically. It can also be used by teachers. The author has cut out long theory explanations and replaced them with helpful tips on how to set up a drum set, and the techniques one needs to play complete grooves right away. Step by step, you’ll learn the corresponding music notation and you can listen to all exercises thanks to the online audio examples recorded by Jost himself.
With gradually increasing levels of difficulty you will: practice fills in different note values, play duets with a friend, your teacher or the corresponding online audio tracks, and internalise various important playing techniques, such as ghost notes, cross stick, and rimshots.
As you progress, you will naturally train your coordination and timing, learn important standard patterns and develop an understanding of musical structures. “Jost Nickel’s Beginner Book” is rounded off with Jost’s tips for effective practicing and several playlists with song examples for different playing techniques.
You can preorder the book here: https://jostnickel.bigcartel.com/product/jost-nickel-s-beginner-book-english-signed-copy-pre-order
Jost Nickel‘s Website: http://jostnickel.com/en/start/
Jost endorses or collaborates with the following brands: Sonor, Meinl, Vic Firth, Remo
