POWER GROOVES (DRUM), A no-nonsense approach to hard rock, thrash and heavy metal.
Metodo del batterista degli Slayer Dave Lombardo con esercizi di: power warm-ups, 8th-note grooves, 16th-note grooves, double bass grooves, riding the toms, e altro. Il CD contiene diversi demo e play-along di registrazioni con la sua band Grip Inc., come: Myth or Man -Empress (Of Rancor) -Colors of Death -Rusty Nail -Silent Stranger, and more. CD
Power Grooves
Series: Percussion
Format: Softcover with CD
Composer: Dave Lombardo
Writted in collaboration with ,
Transcribed by: ,
Edited by Rick Mattingly
A no-nonsense approach to hard rock, thrash and heavy metal drumming by Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo. The book and accompanying CD contain a wealth of material covering: power warm-ups, 8th-note grooves, 16th-note grooves, double bass grooves, riding the toms, and more. In addition, the book includes detailed charts and the CD contains both demo and play-along versions of several tunes originally recorded by Dave with his band Grip Inc., such as: Myth or Man -Empress (Of Rancor) -Colors of Death -Rusty Nail -Silent Stranger and more. CD
Inventory #HL 06620018
ISBN: 9780793588497
UPC: 073999200188
Width: 9.0"
Length: 12.0"
48 pages
Power Grooves is Dave Lombardo's no-nonsense approach to developing effective beats for hard rock, thrash and heavy metal applications. The book and accompanying CD contain a wealth of material Including:
Power warm-ups
Eighth-note grooves,
Sixteenth-note grooves
Double bass grooves
Riding the Toms
In addition, the book contains detailed charts and the CD contains both demo and play-along versions of several tunes originally recorded by Dave with Grip Inc.:
Dave Lombardo is an internationally renowned recording artist, and drum instructor, and performer of drum instructional clinics whose innovative drumming has powered numerous live performances and recordings by his band Grip Inc. and the heavy metal band Slayer, and who has also recorded with Fantomas, Voodoo Cult and Testament. He is cosiderated the definitive thrash drummer.
is a performer, educator, and writer with many published materials to his credit, including Afro-Caribbean practical playalongs, the funkmasters, Changuito-mastering the Art of Cuban Timbales, Drumset artists of Cuba.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dave Lombardo is an internationally renowned recording artist (see Discography, p. 46), drum instructor, and performer of drum instructional clinics. He came to national prominence as the drummer with the heavy metal band Slayer, and he has also worked with Grip Inc., Voodoo Cult, Fantomas, and Testament.
Chuck Silverman is known internationally as a performer, educator, and writer. He has many published materials to his credit, including Afro-Caribbean Practical Playalongs, The Funkmasters, Practical Applications Vols. 7-3, Changuito - Mastering the Art of Cuban Timbales, and the video production Drumset Artists of Cuba.
Dave Lombardo and Chuck Silverman met in the summer of 1996 after Chuck read an interview with Dave in Modern Drummer magazine. Always impressed with Dave's powerful drumming style, Chuck was intrigued when he found out that Dave was born in La Habana (Havana), Cuba.
The idea for POWER GROOVES was born when the two exchanged tapes of their favorite music. From listening to each other's favorite music, they knew that they would be able to work together. Soon after their initial conversations, Chuck met Dave at his home outside of Los Angeles, California, and the concept for POWER GROOVES was hammered out. For more information on
INTRODUCTION
Dear Drummers,
Throughout my career, people have asked me questions about my style of drumming. I always felt I couldn't answer those questions because I was self-taught. I never thought there was a science to drumming. I just played. When I was approached by Chuck Silverman to collaborate on a book for drum students, I questioned myself as to what I had to offer. Chuck is a drummer, teacher, and writer. He analyzed my drumming and found it unorthodox but effective. I had something different to offer. I could finally answer those questions the fans have asked me for years. I could give something back to my supporters. My relationship with drums started before the fourth grade. My brother listened to Led Zeppelin, Cream, and others. He showed me how to play along to the songs. I started with pencils and a cardboard box, and banged my way through a toy drumset by the time I was seven.
The turning point of my early career came when I joined the school band when I was 10. I am left-handed and had been playing that way. My music teacher insisted that I learn righthanded drumming. To this day I playa right-handed set, but I still have the left-handed instincts. As you read through this book you will notice some of the fills lead with the left hand. As a result, the fills and rhythms are more complete.
My dad bought me my first drumset at the age of 11. It was a 5-piece Pearl "Maxwin." I began to teach myself television theme songs like "Hawaii Five-O" and learn songs from the radio by playing along with the records. I played everything from disco to hard rock. My dad danced and listened to Latin jazz bands and would take me along to see them perform. I would sit behind the amplifiers and watch the percussionist and drummer. I was determined to join a band. If I had a great time watching, what would happen if I played?
At 14 I performed in the school talent show with an instrumental version of "Johnny B. Goode," complete with drum solo. I joined a band after that and we played songs by AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and Judas Priest. My parents were not going to support my expensive drum habit and insisted I get a job. I worked for K-Mart and saved enough money to buy a real drumset. It was Tama Swingstar with a Paiste Rude cymbal package. My sound was born. After recording and touring for 10 years with Slayer, I was developing a style that was unstoppable. It was unique as far as I could tell. I continued recording with them until it was time for me to leave. I knew there were more and better musical styles for me to pursue, although I didn't want to change completely at the time because I enjoy playing heavy aggressive music. (Don't get me wrong, I play and enjoy mellow music and everything in between!) Focusing on the present and future, I'm still very much involved with heavy music but I have found there are more ways to release energy with other grooves. You'll find many of these examples within the book. I've put this book together to share these and other musical drumming ideas with you. I hope you enjoy POWER GROOVES!
CONTENTS:
Dave's Setups
Table of Note Values and Notation Key
Introduction
Chapter 1: WARMING UP
Chapter 2: EIGHTH-NOTE POWER GROOVES
Chapter 3: SIXTEENTH-NOTE POWER GROOVES
Chapter 4: DOUBLE BASSPOWER GROOVES
Chapter 5: RIDING THE TOMS
Chapter 6: INTERPRETINGTHE CHARTS
MYTH OR MAN
EMPRESS(OF RANCOR)
COLORS OF DEATH
RUSTYNAIL
SILENT STRANGER
Recommended Listening
PORTRAITOF HENRY
GUILTY OF INNOCENCE
Dave Lombardo Discography
CD TRACKS
Throughout the book, numbers in indicate corresponding tracks on the accompanying compact disc.
Examples from Chapters 1-5
MYTH OR MAN demo - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA, DAVE LOMBARDO, JASON VIEBROOKS - 1997
MYTH OR MAN play-along - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA, DAVE LOMBARDO, JASON VIEBROOKS - 1997
EMPRESS(OF RANCOR) demo - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA, JASON VIEBROOKS - 1997
EMPRESS(OF RANCOR) play-along - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA, JASON VIEBROOKS - 1997
COLORS OF DEATH demo - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1995
COLORS OF DEATH play-along - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1995
RUSTYNAIL demo - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1997
RUSTY NAIL play-along - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1997
SILENT STRANGER demo - Music by DAVE LOMBARDO, WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1995
SILENT STRANGER play-along - Music by DAVE LOMBARDO, WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1995
PORTRAITOF HENRY demo - Music by DAVE LOMBARDO, WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1997
PORTRAITOF HENRY play-along - Music by DAVE LOMBARDO, WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1997
GUILTY OF INNOCENCE demo - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1995
GUILTY OF INNOCENCE play-along - Music by WALDEMAR SORYCHTA - 1995
Dave Lombardo Interview
Waking up in the morning, in the sleepy suburb of Victorville, California, Dave Lombardo finds that the whole family is still sleeping. Sons Davey and Jeremy are not stirring and neither is wife Teresa. So, Dave steals downstairs, make himself some espresso, and breaks out the latest...what, Meshugga CD? No, he's reading the latest book on studio techniques. Well, it proves to be a relaxing morning, for a little while. After an hour or two, the two young boys are up and at em. Teresa's getting them ready for pre-school and Dave is also participating in the family thing. Maybe he'll drive them to school or make their breakfast. Afterwards, perhaps a little time lounging by the pool. It's a nice start to the day in this suburb of Los Angeles.
Then it begins. What's it? Phone calls, appointments, percussion companies calling, Dave's manager, tours to put together, bands that need producing, What? Someone needs to rent my studio for band rehearsal?, people wanting to do interviews, things to do around the house, overseas calls from band mates and magazines and record companies and on it goes...until..what?? another rehearsal. Definitely not!! Time for sushi or dinner with the band and family. Tatsuki's a great Japanese restaurant near Dave's home. Check out their tekamaki! Awesome! Rehearsing with bands takes up a lot of Dave's time here at home. Lately he's been rehearsing with Grip, Inc., the heavyrhythmicmelodic band that's just released its third CD, Solidify. The new CD is a consistent representation of the band, heavy and melodic.
Grip's getting ready for a short West Coast tour and then a European tour, where they'll be performing all over. (ed. I think this tour has been cancelled.) The whole family's coming along, touring Europe in a Volvo wagon. Grip's breaking in a new bassist and everyone's feeling great about the new material and the heavy sound. Rehearsing every day with Grip is demanding and Dave feels great. The band is rehearsing their concert set which is about an hour and a half. Somedays they do the set two or three times. Chops are up because of all the playing Dave's been doing. When Grip started rehearsing there was no time wasted getting into shape. Their songs demand the highest levels of drumming and Dave's up to it. What's cool is that the family is always around, in one form or another. Everyone likes that!
Then there's Fantomas, the band led by Mike Patton from Faith No More, with Trevor Dunn, and Buzz Osborne (King Buzzo). Fantomas rehearses in San Francisco. Sure, it can take Dave away from the family, but it makes it that much sweeter to get home! The music of Fantomas was created and composed by Mike Patton. Each individual brings his own musicality to the project. It's a masterpiece. The context of the music goes from heavy to grindcore, really brutal, from a very soft piece to an organ piece. There are 30 songs that range from a minute to a minute and a half. People react to Fantomas in interesting ways. Hopefully there are very open-minded people at the concerts. They know what to expect. Mike is a very creative person. But some people hear who's in the band and know their history and they think they're gonna see something of that combination. Usually these people are drinking at the bar, and they can get offensive. But Fantomas wins them over. Everyone else says, dude, don't ya get it...this is creativity. Right now, Fantomas is on a brief hiatus because Patton has to record another album with Mr. Bungle. They may be doing some touring in October. The new CD is going to be released April 27th.
KKleq Muzzil.....what's that you ask? Well, just check out the Stick It CD and find out more about Dave's latest project, one which he's producing. KKleq Muzzil is drum and bass hardcore. Yeah, never heard of that have you? Well now you will! The band is made up of drums, bass, and lead guitar/vocals. Dave's playing a single bass kit with single pedal, three crashes, ride and hi hat. So, in Dave's spare time, in between the gardening and reading Jean Paul Sartre, in between Grip and Fantomas, and let's, not forget Teresa and Jeremy and little Davey...there's Kkleq Muzzil! The band's just finished their demo at Dave's in house studio and they're shopping it for a deal. The band's grooving with a heavy edge. James Brown's music has found it's way into the hardcore scene, with Dave, guitarist Jeremy Nestler, and bassist Juan Perez grinding out the super heavy core sounds! Dave's goal with Kkleq Muzzil is to be the band's producer; to mold them, to shape them into an entity that can entertain the ears. Where Grip, Inc.'s music is very rhythmic, and very tribal, KKleq Muzzil relies on groove, very deep grooves, rooted grooves. The bass, guiatr, and drums are played in such a way that the groove takes on a real heavy life of its own. It's greasy.
Time for some well-deserved time off. All this recording and touring, rehearsing and traveling. Time for a break. How about flying to Oakland, CA to rehearse and record with Testament? Sounds relaxing!!! Testament toured with Slayer during the Clash of the Titans tour. They opened up the show. Now Dave flies up to Oakland a week at a time, once a month, to write material for an album. It'll be out in June. The music's metal, heavy and hardcore, done in an old school traditional way. Two guitars, bass, drums, and vocals make up Testament.
And after all this, it certainly is time for that well deserved break. Ahh, back to the espresso and a good book. NAHHHH!! Time to break new ground and perform with classical musicians in Mantova, Italy, in a brand new adaptation of the music of Vivaldi. The project is called Vivaldi: The Meeting (release date June 8, 1999 from Thirsty Ear Recordings). What's this all about? While Dave was recording with Grip, Inc. in Hagen, Germany, he was approached by the producer of this new classical music project. The influence for this project was a fictional story about a Cuban percussionist traveling to Italy, in the 17th Century. This percussionist met with the famed composers Vivaldi and Handel. After an evening spent at the opera, they decided to challenge each other to musical improvisations. The arrangers of this very musical adaptation of the story wanted to follow the thread of the story. They knew that Dave was born in Cuba (Havana, to be exact) and they wanted to introduce Dave to Vivaldi, in a modern classical music context! The Meeting involves Dave on drums, two operatic soloists, an oraganist, oboist and flautist. The band would jam in the afternoons, afterwards partaking in a daily ritual of beautiful lunches in a wonderful house. The whole Lombardo family was there, in an apartment above the studio. The whole vibe was taking the band back to the days of the sumptuous opulence of Venice. The band rehearsed, played and recorded seven Vivaldi songs, leaving Dave free to jam. Dave's drum parts were solely dictated by the music. Whatever the songs fed to him, he expressed through the drums. The vibe of the performers was very enthusiastic because this has never been done before. This was done in the raw form, the way it was done when people just got together and grooved and jammed. All the musicians were studied classical players. Dave Lombardo was, well, Dave Lombardo.
This production is getting a lot of attention in Europe. Hear it for yourself June 8th when the project is released. Dave's involved with percussion education as well. Power Grooves is Dave's addition to the world of drum education. Dave can show people some of what he's all about. It's no mystery, it's just a different way of approaching the drums. A student of the drums can really learn something from this book and CD. Are there other ideas in the Lombardo pipeline? Dave has a high criteria for education projects and other musical productions. It has to be produced correctly, full of useful and practical information. Not lame. He don't care if the reviews are great, the project has got to really kick butt. A Lombardo video? Not out of reach at all. Dave says that you can really find so much to do by studying what you already know, expanding and creating on this foundation. It's what Dave's done and continues to do. He's show this in upcoming educational projects. So, there you have it. Dave Lombardo's answer to what to do for the New Millenium. Be with the family, rehearse, record, play on groundbreaking projects, tour globally, smash drums and cymbals at every possible chance. Groove is King for Mr. Lombardo. Long may they both reign!
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