Best Free drum Lessons from expert teacher Tiger Bill
Here’s an example of how Joe wanted his book “Master Studies” to be played. If you’re having trouble playing the techniques up to speed, check out my Concepts of Tension Free Drumming – Now available as an online course you…
Learn how to properly execute the Free Stroke, a technique used by the world’s top drummers. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This is Tiger Bill’s own spin on the first page of Joe Morello’s book Master Studies. Check it out and try it for yourself. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and…
TigerBill here. This time I demonstrate a basic 4-way coordination groove, which is one of the most commonly used in the business. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
For drummers of all ages and skill levels, these DVDs will take you all the way to your drumming goals by incorporating wrists, fingers, arms, and topping them off with my specialty techniques. NOTE: My DVDs only ship to the…
TigerBill here. This time we’re working on improving the Money Beat groove we worked on last time. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
If you’d like to develop a legit one-handed roll, like you see in the demonstration, check out TigerBill’s Tension Free Drumming Online course – get lifetime access that works on all devices with an Internet connection. You’ll learn everything from…
TigerBill here. This time we’re taking the Money Beat to the next level. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Learn how to read music, play rudiments, dance rhythms, and solos. Play with maximum speed, power, endurance and control using TigerBill’s exclusive Tension-Free Drumming concepts. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun…
As a drummer you’ll want to develop this skill. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This Series contains the most detailed demonstration of Hand Technique ever produced. If you’re a drummer looking to play at top speed with maximum power, endurance, and precision but without the risk of developing the common repetitive motion injuries, learn…
TigerBill here. This time we’re developing the Single Stroke Roll. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This time we’re comparing imitators to originators. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. This time we’re discussing the benefits, and possible downsides, of working out with a metronome. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Is dropping your drumstick really a good thing? TigerBill weighs in. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. If you’ve ever wondered whether reading music is an important skill or if drummers can get away without it, check this out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and…
TigerBill here. This time I demonstrate a favorite 5-stroke roll trick of Buddy Rich. Try it, and modify it! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. This time I’m showing you how to improve your music sight reading skills. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Hey TigerBill here. Here’s my variation on Buddy Rich’s 5-stroke roll. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. This time I answer one of the most commonly asked questions, “Is Tension-Free Drumming too advanced for beginners to learn?” If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. This time I answer the common question that concerns gripping the drum sticks. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. Join us as we teach you how to read and count music, especially for drummers. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. This time putting to rest the question concerning the best way to hold your drum sticks. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. Today I’m teaching you THE most important beat every drummer must know! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Today we attempt to answer the question, “Are you a natural born drummer?” If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. This time I’m showing you the most popular and most commonly used groove on the planet. It’s most commonly referred to simply as the Money Beat. Watch the lesson to learn why the name and how to play…
This time we attempt to answer the question “Should I use heavier sticks to practice than I do when I play my drum kit? If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and…
TigerBill here. Today I’m covering some basic drum fills. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. If you’re wondering why you should practice or take drum lessons even though guys like Buddy Rich didn’t, check this out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay…
TigerBill here. This time we’re working on what’s know as Trading 4’s. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here. This time I’m explaining the benefits of drumming and your health from over 4 decades of my own experience. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
In this lesson, we show you an easy way to count multiple bar phrases without losing your place! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
If you’re a fan of this site, I’m sure you’ve heard me talk about Tension Free Drumming techniques before. But how can you be sure you are playing without tension? Watch this video to learn how! If you’d like more…
In this lesson, we take a popular groove know as the Money Beat and show you some of it’s many variations. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
In this video, I discuss a drum instructor who was a tremendous influence on me: Joe Morello. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Most musicians would agree with you if you were to make a case for the importance of having a solid drummer in a band but who would you say is the most important musician in a band next to the…
Here’s another one of my favorite Buddy Rich Tricks with Triplets! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Over the years, countless drummers have asked me about my concepts of “Tension Free Drumming” and what makes them different from traditional drum techniques. Here’s the scoop. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk.…
Take the 1-question Survey: https://tigermixmedia.com/application… If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Many drummers thinks reading music is too hard and even some of the best known drummer’s can’t read music. Here we continue with our course on reading music especially for drummers. Check it out for yourself and learn how truly…
This time we’re checking out the hand technique known as the traditional thumb grip. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
If you missed our previous lessons on the Money Beat and it’s variations, check them out. This time we’re working the Money Beat Latin Style! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun…
Watch the video and see if you can guess which of these 2 exercises I am NOT playing correctly! This test will show you if you have a limitation to your speed or not. If you’d like more details, feel…
This time we’re modifying the famous Money Beat for use in Funk music just like Bernard Perdie. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This is the conclusion to our 3-part series covering limitations to your speed. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This lesson continues with variations on the money beat that we covered in a previous lesson. Join us as we demonstrate the double-time money beat. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun…
When I first studied with Joe Morello back in 1970, he would hand out copies of exercises that he wrote that helped me improve my hand chops so fast even Joe himself was amazed. Years later, Joe compiled those exercises…
This video takes our prior lessons on the money beat a step further with some cool variations. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Many drummers think that their hand and foot chops are limiting their speed and although that is one deciding factor, it isn’t the major one! There is another one that will hold you back regardless of how fast your chops…
Today’s lesson adds to our knowledge of music theory, esepcially for drummers, by featuring 32nd notes. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This is the second part of our lesson taken from Joe Morello’s book Master Studies, which covers the remainder of Joe’s Table of Time from 7 through 12. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support…
We continue our lessons into reading music, especially for drummers, with 64th Notes. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Hand technique is easy if you know the proper techniques. If you don’t, you’ll not only have a hard time keeping up when it comes time to play fast and/ or loud but you’ll run the risk of developing severe…
We continue with more music theory, this time we feature the Half Note. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This is a question that drummers over the world have pondered for years and years. Here’s my take on it. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This lesson in Music Theory continues with the note known as the Whole Note. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
If you’ve ever heard Buddy Rich playing with a big band then you’ve heard some of the best big band breaks on the planet! Here I offer you an introduction to big band breaks and why it’s not possible to…
In this lesson on music theory, we cover the simple math behind the artificial note groups called Triplets. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Some of the world’s greatest drummers are also among the most creative. And creativity is easier once you become familiar with the many different sticks, brushes and mallets we have that give us unique sounds when playing the drum kit.…
In this lesson, we’re introducing you to some simple, but critical, 4-way coordination exercises. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Open handed drumming has become very popular for many reasons. Here’s how to develop cross coordination when playing open handed. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with the conclusion of our lesson from last time on simple but critical 4-way coordination. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Although open handed playing has been around for a long time, it’s becoming extremely popular. Here’s an introduction to it as applied to jazz drumming. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun…
Listening is a critical part of drumming but accurately hearing what you are playing is just as important. Check this out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
We continue our lessons in expanding the drum corps rudiments around the drumset with the ever popular Single Stroke Roll. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here, in this lesson we’re going to provide you with some easy cross coordination drills. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This time we’re taking the drum rudiment known as the Double Stroke Roll around the drumset. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Last time we worked on coordination drills, now we expand that lesson with more. Check it out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This lesson features Joe Morello’s book of transcribed drum solos called “Off The Record.” If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with a Music Theory lesson featuring Odd Times Signatures of 3, 5, and 7. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Although drum rudiments are predominantly featured in drum corps settings, they can be even more effective when applied to the drumset. We start here with the Single Paradiddle. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support…
TigerBill here with another lesson in music theory: The Time Signature Test. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Many musicians have their technique down to perfection but when it comes to the actual business of music, not so much. Check this out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and…
TigerBill here with another lesson in music theory. Last time we asked you to take the time signature test. This time we’re giving you the answers. How did you do? Check it out! If you’d like more details, feel free…
In today’s lesson, you’ll learn the power of combining various rudiments as we move around the drumset. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with a lesson on the First Commandment of Good Drumming. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here, In this lesson we’re working on some triplet sticking patterns. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here, back with another lesson. This time we’re working the Money Beat, Bossa Nova Style! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here, In this lesson we’re working on some triplet sticking patterns. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with another lesson. This time we’re taking the Money Beat over to Shuffle Town! Join us. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here, last time we worked on some accented triplet sticking patterns. This time we’re taking them up to speed! Join us. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with fond memories of hanging with Joe and Jeff Porcaro. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with a demonstration that consists of using double-time when warming up. I found it helps me to warmup much faster and more efficiently. Check it out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support…
TigerBill here with some tips on the best ways to crack a cymbal. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with a question for you: Are drummers real musicians?
TigerBill here with a lesson in 3/4 time grooves. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here, this time we’re learning how to break exercises down to develop speed. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with a lesson in Music Theory especially for drummers. This time we’re covering dotted notes and rests. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with a lesson that doubles as both a daily workout for your Drumming and your Health! Check it out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
In this lesson, we’re working on developing Grooves incorporating Double Bass. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with a lesson for you in my Concepts of Tension Free Drumming, which has been said to be indistinguishable from Magic! Find out why… If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have…
TigerBill here discussing important drum techniques designed to last a lifetime. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here, this time we’re applying accents to the Stick Control Book by George Stone. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill demonstrates an easy way to tell if you are playing under tension. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with another lesson. This time we’re taking the Stick Control book and applying accents while adding footwork. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
In this lesson I discuss the signs and symptoms of OverPracticing. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with my top recommended drum book list for your drum workouts. Check them out! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
In this lesson I discuss the World’s Fastest Drummer competition, explain exactly what it is and why I competed in it. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with another lesson employing George Stone’s Stick Control book. This time we’re using it to create 4-way coordination drills for use on the drumset. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have…
In this lesson I share 2 great books that can help you improve your coordination. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here back with another lesson incorporating Stone’s Stick Control book. This time we’re using it to develop 4-Way Coordination in the Jazz style. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and…
Here’s a quick and easy way to relieve stress and it just so happens to be work great if you tend to have stage fright. Just do it a few seconds before you go on stage and you’ll be good…
In this lesson, we’re using Ted Reed’s book Syncopation to create 4-Way Coordination Drills using Jazz Interpretation. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Here’s how to shop for a drum instructor. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with my Stone Killer workout variations. Check them out! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Bernard Purdie once told me the most important lesson any drummer can learn is to always know where One is. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here with a lesson that shows how you can have fun with the little used groups of five. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Studio Recording vs Live Performance If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Try this cool cross coordination groove! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Here’s an exercise I’ve found extremely useful when working on speed chops. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
In this lesson I share some of my own Variations on Morello’s Master Studies. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Many grooves are based around a single groove known as the Money Beat. Here’s another example. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
In this lesson I introduce you to the basic polyrhythm known as 2 against 3. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
You can sound better simply by pitch matching your sticks. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
In this lesson, we continue from where we left off by introducing another basic polyrhythm, this one is referred to 3 against 4. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay…
Trading 4’s is common practice in many music genres. Here’s an example in the Jazz style. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Excerpt of Tiger Bill appearing at Cape Breton International Drum Festival demonstrating 7-way polyrhythmic coordination. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Drummers don’t often get enough schooling in song forms. Here’s a quick course in the basics. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Here’s a quick and easy way to relieve stress and it just so happens to work great if you tend to have stage fright. Just do it a few seconds before you go on stage and you’ll be good to…
One of the first things to learn about is reading rhythm but is rhythm enough? If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
TigerBill here, back with another Tension-Free Tuesday lesson. Today, I’m answering a question that I’ve often been asked over the years… “Am I too old to learn to play drums?” If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me…
You probably have heard of 4-way coordination behind the drumset but how about 5 and 6-Way Coordination? If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
4-way coordination is hard enough but once you get comfortable applying 4-way polyrhythms to it, normal 4-way coordination gets easy. Try it! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
If you’re a drummer you’ve probably heard more than your share of drummer jokes. Here’s why and here’s how to avoid them! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
I had the opportunity to hang with both Jeff and his dad, Joe Porcaro, during my stint in the California studio recording scene. Here’s one of Jeff’s favorite hi-hat tricks. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me…
If you’ve been following my lessons, you’ve heard of the Money Beat – Here’s the Money Changes! Check it out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
You can actually move around the drumset with the same speed you move on one surface, once you know the secret! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Here’s a drum groove used in Slow Rock Ballads. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
There are a number of reasons why you should practice moving around the drumset with your eyes shut. Check it out! If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This time we’re covering a popular drum groove known as The Shuffle. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Mixed sticking make moving around the drums so much easier. Check it out. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
This time we’re demonstrating a 3/4 time groove known as The Waltz. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Joe Morello’s book is great but here are some variations that make it even better. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Here’s a brief sampler I put together of the types of services I offer and products/events I produce for the education of drummers at all levels from basic beginners to advanced pros. If you’d like more details, feel free to…
Last time we demonstrated basic trading 4’s, this time I take it a step further by using mixed sticking. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
There are many different ways you can work on Ted Reed’s classic book Syncopation. Here’ are some ways you use it in the Samba vein. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun…
Here’s how to play Drum Grooves in the Latin vein, Practical Samba Variations. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
Here’s how to play a Drum Groove in the Latin vein, The Bossa Nova. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
The rudiment known as the Flam is very useful, not only to Drum Corps players but to drumset players as well. Here I demonstrate 3 variations of the Flam. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via…
George Stone’s Stick Control book isn’t only useful for building your hand technique, it can also be applied in many ways to the entire drumset. One of my favorites is to use it to develop fills around the kit in…
Last time we modified George L Stone’s book Stick Control to create fills in the Rock genre. This time we’re doing the same for the Jazz vein. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk.…
In past lessons, we’ve modified George L Stone’s Stick Control book for use with Rock and Jazz style fills around the drums. This time we’re using it to develop Flam Fills. Check it out… If you’d like more details, feel…
Here’s a brief sampler I put together of the types of services I offer and products/events I produce for the education of drummers at all levels from basic beginners to advanced pros. If you’d like more details, feel free to…
This is a great guide for anyone that’s trying to get a virtual event together. It contains many details that are frequently missed in the process. Complements of vFairs.
No matter how big or small your company is, if you have a drum or percussion oriented product to sell we can help you reach your target audience without breaking the bank! To inquire about your ad, you’ll need to…
Welcome to the Future of Drumming! If you wanted to get our best-selling DVD-Set but couldn’t due to physical DVDs only being shipped within the USA, NOW YOU CAN get WORLDWIDE ONLINE ACCESS! Click Here to get the complete 2-part…
Welcome to the Future of Drumming – This Online Version of our Best-Selling DVD is now available worldwide! Filmed in the same split screen method as Part One Basic Online Course, which shows you my hands just as if you…
Welcome to the Future of Drumming – This Online Version of our Best-Selling DVD is now available worldwide! Hey, I’m Tiger Bill Meligari. I have spent more than 40 years improving the old traditional methods of drumming, including systems originally…
Emboldened by the success of Led Zeppelin IV and the classic “Stairway to Heaven,” Led Zeppelin’s fifth album marked a broad stylistic expansion by Britain’s pre-eminent band of the ’70s. Drawing from more than 30 years of documentation, interviews, and…
A guided tour through the music era that birthed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop Eight years in the making, this “prequel” to The Commandments of R&B Drumming delves into the rhythm and blues of the 1940s and 1950s,…
Though Led Zeppelin’s fourth album was actually released with a cryptic title, it has come to be known as Led Zeppelin IV. Perhaps best known for its hit “Stairway to Heaven,” the album remains a favorite of classic rock fans…
Released on the heels of the band’s second album, Led Zeppelin III introduced a new sensitivity to the band’s overall sound. This drum transcription book draws from more than 30 years of documentation, interviews, and recorded footage, and delivers unprecedented accuracy. Titles:*…
Recorded while the band was on tour promoting their first album, Led Zeppelin II spawned the band’s biggest hit, “Whole Lotta Love.” This drum transcription book draws from more than 30 years of documentation, interviews, and recorded footage, and delivers…
Led Zeppelin’s self-titled first album, now known as Led Zeppelin I, contains the hit songs “Communication Breakdown” and “Dazed and Confused” and spawned the band’s seemingly overnight success. Drawing from more than 30 years of documentation, interviews, and recorded footage,…
Geared toward all metal-heads who are eager to develop their double-bass technique. The grooves on this CD were specifically written to guide players through a challenging, fun & heavy workout. Crunchy chords, soaring leads & pumping bass lines leave it…
This inspiring three-volume series teaches you to play the drums using carefully selected beats and fills from hit songs that shaped modern music. Level 3 teaches you to play with over 30 authentic country, funk, reggae, Latin, and jazz beats…
This three-volume series teaches you to play the drums using carefully selected beats and fills from hit songs that shaped modern music. Level 2 teaches you to play with over 50 authentic blues and jazz beats and fills by legendary…
This inspiring three-volume series teaches you to play the drums using carefully selected beats and fills from hit songs that shaped modern music. Level 3 teaches you to play with over 30 authentic country, funk, reggae, Latin, and jazz beats…
Sex & Drumming is full of practical and immediate ways to play better, supported by funny and embarrassing stories. With « Mr. Sticks » tons of experience on and off the stage, these lessons are priceless. This book goes where…
A comprehensive drumset method to improve your groove, coordination, polyrhythmic and soling skills Improve your groove with the internationally acclaimed winner of the 2009 Modern Drummer Readers Poll for Best Educational Book. Dubbed “a future classic,” this groundbreaking book uniquely…
Double Bass Drum Freedom is the final word on double bass drumming. Much-lauded 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. The included…
Exact drum transcriptions to eight Foo Fighters rock anthems, with two CDs featuring two versions of every song: an instrumental sound-alike recording, and a version without drums so you can play along. The CDs also feature the Tone ‘n’ Tempo…
Eight classic Stones songs fully transcribed for drums. The CD contains both instrumental and instrumental play-along versions of each song. Embedded software allows you to slow down and loop sections and to play with or without the click track!. Matching…
Learn to play your favorite Rush songs with these terrific transcriptions and play-along tracks. The CD contains two version of each song: a complete version for demonstration and a play-along version without drums so you can play with the rhythm…
Alfred s Ultimate Play-Along series gives you everything you need to jam with your favorite songs. This book includes authentic bass TAB transcriptions, music notation, lyrics, and chords to nine Pink Floyd classics.There are two versions of every song on…
Exact drum transcriptions to eight Radiohead classics. In addition to the complete song charts, drum-only charts are also provided. There are two audio versions of every song on the included CDs: an instrumental sound-alike recording and a version without drums…
This must-have guide for drummers provides insight into the history and development of the progressive rock genre, and explores a dozen legendary drummers that had the most impact on the style. The book will lead you through the beats, licks,…
A guide to applying today’s electronic music to the drum set double-bass jungle grooves linear and unison jungle grooves transcriptions multiple snare jungle grooves advanced drum ‘n’ bass grooves This book and two CD package is a must for all…
This is an essential exploration of 12 world-renowned jazz drummers, their influences, the music they made famous, and the gear they played. Authentic transcriptions and easy-to-follow lessons are included for 36 legendary beats and solos. You will gain insight into…
Includes: Linear Approach Rudimental Approach Play-Along Songs A follow-up to the popular first volume, Open-Handed Playing, Vol. 2: A Step Beyond gives you a groundbreaking step-by-step approach to incorporating this cutting-edge style into your playing. By using linear and rudimental…
Rudimental Studies Roll Studies Reading Studies Actual Drum Parts Contest Solos Bass Drum & Cymbals Traditional Rudimental Style Corps Style Orchestral Style Accessory Instruments Multiple Percussion Techniques Duets This unique title combines both books 1 and 2 of Alfred’s Drum…
Rudimental Studies Roll Studies Reading Studies Actual Drum Parts Contest Solos Bass Drum & Cymbals Alfred’s Drum Method, Book 1 (of 2) is the ideal teaching tool to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion…
Drumstick Control is a snare drum technique method for the drumset player. The book introduces and explains the accented stroke types and combinations both popular and necessary for today’s contemporary drummer. All the PAS International Drum Rudiments that contain accents…
Essential Drum Fills is a collection of fills that Peter Erskine has enjoyed hearing and/or playing over the years. The book includes over 500 drum fills in a variety of styles and ensembles, as well as multiple examples, transcriptions and…
This book is an overview of the level system as taught by George Lawrence Stone and Joe Morello. Use of this method will allow the performer to transition instantly between accented and unaccented notes. The level system is unlike most…
Renowned educators Dom Famularo and Joe Bergamini have teamed up with Stephane Chamberland to bring you a complete method for improving the ability of your feet on the drumset. Unlike many other books, Pedal Control contains extensive information about the…
Accents and Rebounds adds accent routines and more advanced rhythms to the basics covered in Stick Control, adding finesse and control to the player’s skills. This followup book to the classic by George Lawrence Stone, includes sections on accented eighths,…
Six popular Latin music styles Percussion arrangements Lead sheets with chords Play-along track & video examples “Recorders in Rhythm—Caribbean” introduces students to percussion instruments and rhythms of the Caribbean through six uplifting compositions. The tunes encompass a range of popular…
Three irresistible drum experts—a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a friendly alligator—keep students’ attention focused by pointing out what’s important on each page and help make learning music fun! This book with DVD is specifically designed with attention-grabbing…
Realistic Rock for Kids is a method by drum legend Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck). Similar to his award-winning method Realistic Rock, this book, 2 CD, and DVD kit shows kids how to play rock ‘n’ roll…
Hudson Music has teamed up with Turn It Up & Lay It Down creator Spencer Strand to bring you this series of books to accompany the popular and critically-acclaimed Turn It Up and Lay It Down CDs. Each book in…
This contest is spreading a love of drumming to women worldwide. Checkout the Winners of the 2016 Hit Like a Girl Contest, originated by Phil Hood of Drum! Magazine. This contest is a great idea, long overdue! Congrats, Ladies!
Drum! Magazine.com was one of the best magazines in the business and featured a digital version as well. Check out their website for lots of free lessons including Tiger Bill’s Online Video Drum Lessons, designed to take your chops to…
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Welcome to one of our newest sites, TigerBills DrumBeat eLearning Site. You’ll find educational online video courses on this site. Want access to the site? Here’s more info…
Billy Kennedy calls the Lambeg drum of Ireland “a bodhran on steroids!” Here’s what they sound like all together, on a Youtube video Massed lambeg drums, courtesy of gloonan504. There are some wonderful stories about these drums and drummers. You’ll find some…
Buy Now Joe Morello passed away in March of 2011 and, due to the fact that he was a former instructor and longtime friend of mine (he was the one who nicknamed me Tiger), I produced a live Tribute to…
Similar to the Karate Drum, this instrument has pebbles inside. It is also known as a rattle drum in the Orient.
The khomok of the Baul people of Bengal is also known as a khamak, anandalahari, and gubgubi. Courtesy of Wikipedia. Checkout this sample of music by Sandip Samaddar on the khomak, courtesy of Youtube.
The history of Kettle Drums go way back, starting in Mesopotamia in the 12th century, and ranging into present day orchestras in the form of timpani drums. Check out these historical details, courtesy of Encyclopaedia Brittanica. Don’t miss Andy Smith of…
The Japanese drum group Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko uses choreography that incorporates elements of Karate with drumming. Watch the Youtube video below to learn how they’ve modernized this traditional 15th century form for audiences of today. Here is the Japanese Pellet Drum…
Check out the History of Jazz Timeline, courtesy of allaboutjazz.com. In the History of Jazz Part 1, jazz great Billie Taylor does a great job explaining the origin of jazz in the United States courtesy of jeepsrule68 on Youtube.
The Jaw harp (also known as a Jew’s Harp) is not a harp and has no historic association with Jewish traditions. If you’d like to know exactly what it is, you can find out here. Courtesy of Wikipedia. If you’re…
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Chanting and instruments have been a part of the hula since its beginnings. Learn the “Kawika” chant and the instruments of Hawaiian culture. Courtesy of aloha-hawaii.com. We are more familiar with Hula Dancers being women, but check out the Warriors of…
Here’s a great article by female drummer, Zaneta Sykes on Tom Tom Mag. It’s called Why All Women Should Play Percussion. The article would probably be of great interest to any female drummer, but is an interesting read for any…
A metronome is a very handy accessory that comes in many forms. It can be an analog accessory, or a digital one, that is either a physical box or an online software. Here’s a free online one that is both…
You’d need a mouse-sized pair of sticks to play a ride beat on these suckers, also known as Zils. Also spelled Zills. Courtesy of Wikipedia. Interested in how to play Zills? Here Charlotte Desorgher, a belly dance teacher, will show…
Here you can search for instruments or roll through the Musical Instrument Museums Edinburgh website. Courtesy of the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. The EUCHMI (Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments) website was later moved to MIMEd (Musical Instrument…
The Hammered Dulcimer is a stringed instrument that was the forerunner of the piano, which is also considered a percussion instrument. Courtesy of Wikipedia. Here’s a video of Joseph Messick playing the Hammered Dulcimer in a music store in Black Mountain,…
The Liberty Bell is a classic example of a Maritime Gong Bell, courtesy of the National Park Service Here’s a beautiful sampling of 5 Celestial Gongs, courtesy of TempleSounds Originating in Nigeria, the Oghene single or double bells can be…
Checkout this very thorough article on Djembe or jembe, a rope tuned and skin covered goblet drum. It’s played with bare hands, and is originally from West Africa. Courtesy of Wikipedia. Check out this Youtube video, courtesy of World Street…
This is a Native American style Shamanic Medicine Drums with Australian Deerskin and plantation Hoop Pine. The drum beaters are made with local salvaged rainforest timber such as Silky Oak with a deerskin head. Courtesy of Misha Hoo Shemanic Practitioner.…
Wooden & Earthen Darabukkeh Here’s some general info on this Arabic instrument, also known as a Goblet Drum, very popular throughout the Middle East and other Islamic-influenced countries. It’s also known as a dumbek, derbocka, and dumbelek. Courtesy of Wikipedia.…
Daiko is a generic Japanese term for many different styles of drums. Here is some info on the various styles of Japanese drums made by Miyoshi Daiko. From San Jose Taiko site. For more, see the Taiko link also in…
Castanets have been around for more than 2000 years. Learn the difference between male (from Mars?) and female (from Venus?) castanets in this brief history with links to additional references. Courtesy of Wikipedia. And you can learn How to Play…
Informative site, developed by Neil Weiss, that covers the Afro-Uruguayan rhythm Candombe. Includes info on the three drums of the Cuerda and more. Here’s a video example of Candombe: Afro-Uruguayan Drums and the Roots of Tango, from ABC News.
Known as an instrument of Flamenco Percussion, the Cajon originated from a codfish box aboard Spanish boats sailing to America in the 16th century. Interested in taking free online lessons? Try Cajon Lessons with Heidi Joubert on Youtube.
An interesting treatise on the history, lore, culture, and secrets of the Bodhran Drum. And check out Frame Drum Basics from Rhythmweb.com. Here’s a great performance video on frame drumming, Bodhran Drum Solo by Abe Doron. And one more video by the Bohdran Boys,…
Drums are found in nearly every culture in the world and have existed since before 6000 B.C. They have had ceremonial, sacred, and symbolic associations. Here’s your complete resource on the uses of drums and percussion in various cultures throughout…
Although bells are universal, their use and meanings are greatly culture specific. For instance, the bell above is known as the Liberty Bell. For many in the U.S., it stands for Freedom. This link will give you some background info…
If you ever wanted to know more about the history behind the Angklung that you got for your birthday, here’s where you can go. Courtesy of UNESCO on Youtube. Note: Angklung is also spelled Anklung.
Although Nubian music was originally dominated by drums, adding other instruments has resulted in new fans outside the Nubian community. Check out this Youtube video of Master Drummer/Carver “Babba Tyehimba MTU” on Nubian Newz.
From hand clapping and lap slapping to drums made from logs and reptile skins, here’s a history of Australian Aboriginal music instruments. From the Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre of Australia. Here’s a great Youtube video of the DIDGERIDOO, ABORIGINAL BAMBOO…
Tiger Bill Meligari would love to help you bring your drumming to the next level. Drummers from all over the globe visit Tiger Bill’s state-of-the-art East Coast New Jersey studio, or take lessons online from the comfort of their own home or studio. Now you can too. All you need for online lessons is a computer with a webcam or a tablet. Also, a high-speed Internet connection with access to either Skype or Zoom, which are both free. The Tiger specializes in drumset training including hand and foot technique, rudiments, coordination/independence, grooves, music theory, drum chart interpretation, record session how-tos, and more. Here’s what separates Tiger Bill from the average drum instructor: You’ll be learning from a Joe Morello top student. Morello nicknamed Bill “Tiger” for his rare combination of speed, power, endurance, coordination, and control. Tiger Bill developed the core of his own Tension Free Drumming technique from Morello’s methods. Tension Free Drumming updates classic techniques of Stone, Gladstone, Moeller, and Morello for easier more effective use. If you are a beginner to drumming, Tiger Bill will teach you techniques that will allow you to play for a lifetime at your maximum potential without injury. If you are a pro, the Tiger can help you break bad habits you may have developed, which cause unnecessary tension, and help you reach specific goals you may want to accomplish. Tiger develops custom training programs based on the needs and desires of each of his students. How to Register for Your Lessons: If you’re ready to take your drumming to the next level, click the Buy Now button below. After you’ve made your payment over a secure connection by credit card or PayPal, you will be taken to a Web page with the simple steps needed to schedule your lesson. If you […]
Tiger Bill Meligari would love to help you bring your drumming to the next level. Drummers from all over the globe visit Tiger Bill’s state-of-the-art East Coast New Jersey studio, or take lessons online from the comfort of their own home or studio. Now you can too. All you need for online lessons is a computer with a webcam or a tablet. Also, a high-speed Internet connection with access to either Skype or Zoom, which are both free. The Tiger specializes in drumset training including hand and foot technique, rudiments, coordination/independence, grooves, music theory, drum chart interpretation, record session how-tos, and more. Here’s what separates Tiger Bill from the average drum instructor: You’ll be learning from a Joe Morello top student. Morello nicknamed Bill “Tiger” for his rare combination of speed, power, endurance, coordination, and control. Tiger Bill developed the core of his own Tension Free Drumming technique from Morello’s methods. Tension Free Drumming updates classic techniques of Stone, Gladstone, Moeller, and Morello for easier more effective use. If you are a beginner to drumming, Tiger Bill will teach you techniques that will allow you to play for a lifetime at your maximum potential without injury. If you are a pro, the Tiger can help you break bad habits you may have developed, which cause unnecessary tension, and help you reach specific goals you may want to accomplish. Tiger develops custom training programs based on the needs and desires of each of his students. How to Register for Your Lessons: If you’re ready to take your drumming to the next level, click the Buy Now button below. After you’ve made your payment over a secure connection by credit card or PayPal, you will be taken to a Web page with the simple steps needed to schedule your lesson. Buy Now […]
Tiger Bill Meligari would love to help you bring your drumming to the next level. Drummers from all over the globe visit Tiger Bill’s state-of-the-art East Coast New Jersey studio, or take lessons online from the comfort of their own home or studio. Now you can too. All you need for online lessons is a computer with a webcam or a tablet. Also, a high-speed Internet connection with access to either Skype or Zoom, which are both free. The Tiger specializes in drumset training including hand and foot technique, rudiments, coordination/independence, grooves, music theory, drum chart interpretation, record session how-tos, and more. Here’s what separates Tiger Bill from the average drum instructor: You’ll be learning from a Joe Morello top student. Morello nicknamed Bill “Tiger” for his rare combination of speed, power, endurance, coordination, and control. Tiger Bill developed the core of his own Tension Free Drumming technique from Morello’s methods. Tension Free Drumming updates classic techniques of Stone, Gladstone, Moeller, and Morello for easier more effective use. If you are a beginner to drumming, Tiger Bill will teach you techniques that will allow you to play for a lifetime at your maximum potential without injury. If you are a pro, the Tiger can help you break bad habits you may have developed, which cause unnecessary tension, and help you reach specific goals you may want to accomplish. Tiger develops custom training programs based on the needs and desires of each of his students. How to Register for Your Lessons: If you’re ready to take your drumming to the next level, click the Buy Now button below. After you’ve made your payment over a secure connection by credit card or PayPal, you will be taken to a Web page with the simple steps needed to schedule your lesson. Buy Now […]
Tiger Bill Meligari would love to help you bring your drumming to the next level. And now you can take Private Lessons with the Tiger at a reduced cost when you purchase this 4-Pack. This gives you 4 lessons you can use anytime you like within 6 months of date of purchase. Drummers from all over the globe visit Tiger Bill’s state-of-the-art East Coast New Jersey studio, or take lessons online from the comfort of their own home or studio. Now you can too. All you need for online lessons is a computer with a webcam or a tablet. Also, a high-speed Internet connection with access to either Skype or Zoom, which are both free. The Tiger specializes in drumset training including hand and foot technique, rudiments, coordination/independence, grooves, music theory, drum chart interpretation, record session how-tos, and more. Here’s what separates Tiger Bill from the average drum instructor: You’ll be learning from a Joe Morello top student. Morello nicknamed Bill “Tiger” for his rare combination of speed, power, endurance, coordination, and control. Tiger Bill developed the core of his own Tension Free Drumming technique from Morello’s methods. Tension Free Drumming updates classic techniques of Stone, Gladstone, Moeller, and Morello for easier more effective use. If you are a beginner to drumming, Tiger Bill will teach you techniques that will allow you to play for a lifetime at your maximum potential without injury. If you are a pro, the Tiger can help you break bad habits you may have developed, which cause unnecessary tension, and help you reach specific goals you may want to accomplish. Tiger develops custom training programs based on the needs and desires of each of his students. How to Register for Your Lessons: If you’re ready to take your drumming to the next level, click the […]
Tiger Bill Meligari would love to help you bring your drumming to the next level. And now you can take Private Lessons with the Tiger at a reduced cost when you purchase this 4-Pack. This gives you 4 lessons you can use anytime you like within 6 months of date of purchase. Drummers from all over the globe visit Tiger Bill’s state-of-the-art East Coast New Jersey studio, or take lessons online from the comfort of their own home or studio. Now you can too. All you need for online lessons is a computer with a webcam or a tablet. Also, a high-speed Internet connection with access to either Skype or Zoom, which are both free. The Tiger specializes in drumset training including hand and foot technique, rudiments, coordination/independence, grooves, music theory, drum chart interpretation, record session how-tos, and more. Here’s what separates Tiger Bill from the average drum instructor: You’ll be learning from a Joe Morello top student. Morello nicknamed Bill “Tiger” for his rare combination of speed, power, endurance, coordination, and control. Tiger Bill developed the core of his own Tension Free Drumming technique from Morello’s methods. Tension Free Drumming updates classic techniques of Stone, Gladstone, Moeller, and Morello for easier more effective use. If you are a beginner to drumming, Tiger Bill will teach you techniques that will allow you to play for a lifetime at your maximum potential without injury. If you are a pro, the Tiger can help you break bad habits you may have developed, which cause unnecessary tension, and help you reach specific goals you may want to accomplish. Tiger develops custom training programs based on the needs and desires of each of his students. How to Register for Your Lessons: If you’re ready to take your drumming to the next level, click the […]
Tiger Bill Meligari would love to help you bring your drumming to the next level. And now you can take Private Lessons with the Tiger at a reduced cost when you purchase this 4-Pack. This gives you 4 lessons you can use anytime you like within 6 months of date of purchase. Drummers from all over the globe visit Tiger Bill’s state-of-the-art East Coast New Jersey studio, or take lessons online from the comfort of their own home or studio. Now you can too. All you need for online lessons is a computer with a webcam or a tablet. Also, a high-speed Internet connection with access to either Skype or Zoom, which are both free. The Tiger specializes in drumset training including hand and foot technique, rudiments, coordination/independence, grooves, music theory, drum chart interpretation, record session how-tos, and more. Here’s what separates Tiger Bill from the average drum instructor: You’ll be learning from a Joe Morello top student. Morello nicknamed Bill “Tiger” for his rare combination of speed, power, endurance, coordination, and control. Tiger Bill developed the core of his own Tension Free Drumming technique from Morello’s methods. Tension Free Drumming updates classic techniques of Stone, Gladstone, Moeller, and Morello for easier more effective use. If you are a beginner to drumming, Tiger Bill will teach you techniques that will allow you to play for a lifetime at your maximum potential without injury. If you are a pro, the Tiger can help you break bad habits you may have developed, which cause unnecessary tension, and help you reach specific goals you may want to accomplish. Tiger develops custom training programs based on the needs and desires of each of his students. How to Register for Your Lessons: If you’re ready to take your drumming to the next level, click the […]
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Welcome to the Future of Drumming – Limited-Time discount on shipments anywhere in the USA! Hey, I’m Tiger Bill Meligari. I have spent more than 40 years improving the old traditional methods of drumming, including systems originally used by Billy Gladstone, George Lawrence Stone, and Sanford Moeller. The result is a system of drumming that allows me, and will allow you, to play at maximum power and speed with endurance to spare and with precise control of every stroke. But the best part is that you will be able to accomplish all of this without using tension. You may be familiar with the traditional Moeller Whip stroke as used by the late Jim Chapin and others but my modification of this stroke produces 50 percent more power without any additional effort. And that’s only one of the many modifications I have made to the old traditional drum techniques. Over the years thousands of drummers from all over the world have traveled to my East Coast Drum Studio for private lessons in Tension Free Drumming. Now, for the first time, I am thrilled to be able to offer you this system on DVD. This, the first volume, TigerBill’s Concepts of Tension Free Drumming: Hand Technique Volume 1 contains the core of my Tension Free Drumming techniques. Using my Wrist and Finger techniques you’ll learn how you can play at top speed with incredible endurance, extreme power, and total precision but without the dangers that Tension-Based methods can cause! In a unique split-screen video presentation where you are the student, you will learn my exclusive techniques from the same viewpoint that you would if you were to take private lessons with me. After you’ve finished with my first volume, I am certain that you will want to move onto the second that […]
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Imagine trying to fall asleep while hearing a constant high-pitched ringing sound in your ears? That’s exactly what I have to do, every night. Me and about 30 million others! Hearnet.com will tell you how to avoid it. Listen – while…
The Brain Reward Circuit Advancing addiction science, The National Institute on Drug Abuse gives you interesting info you need to know about your brain on drugs.
Jet lag is tough on everyone but especially musicians. Learn what you can do to lessen its impact in this comprehensive article that follows, courtesy of Selling Magazine via SmartBiz.com. The next time somebody brings up jet lag, glance briefly…
If you’re going on the road and you’re a vegetarian (or just into healthy eating), you’ll want to check out these restaurant chains and health food stores. Includes Veggie Burger recipes, Veggie humor, and more.
I thought the health page was the best place for this one. Nothing like learning from someone else’s mistakes: List of deaths in popular music from Wikipedia. Learn how so many great musician’s came to an early grave and maybe…
Everybody has it to some degree, but when it adversely affects your performance, it’s time to get help. Here it is, compliments of the Celtic Harp Page. If you’ve tried almost everything and still can’t quite conquer your stage fright,…
More than one million workers per day are absent from work due to stress-related conditions. Stress can kill you. Don’t let it. Here’s a site on Youtube presented by YellowBrickCinema – Relaxing Music that gives you 6 hours of soothing meditation images…
Never can tell when you’ll need to snail-mail something. Maybe your latest Song Demo? Here’s a handy site that lets you lookup a Zip Code by Address or by City and State – or you can enter a Zip Code…
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Click the link for loads of info on promoting your work via the Web. Includes tips on creating effective press releases, online tools, informative articles, and reviews of promotion services and products.
Check out these recorded interviews with famous performing musicians. Many of these interviews are rare and historic blasts from the past. Interviews
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MP3.com contains retro music quizzes and playlists from the 80’s to the present, along with tips on how you can download some of your favorite music for free: How to Still Download Music for Free
Here’s a collection of excellent articles to help guide you to a successful career in the Music Business: Future of Music Careers by Peter Spellman 10 Essential Tips for a Long and Lucrative Music Career by Alice Goldstein Small is the…
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Looking for a gig? This is the place to go for independent musicians. Go to Venues and select by state. You’ll get a list of clubs, addresses, and contacts. Some of them even list seating capacity. Practically every listing you’ll…
Here’s a great concept, it’s the world’s first self-service booking agency. When someone wants to hire a band, they log onto this site and choose one. If your band registers with the service, you’ll pay nothing until they get you…
This site offers plenty of how-to advice whether you’re following an independent music career, or searching for a major label deal. Here’s great advice about sending your tracks to a record label. You need to do your homework by listening…
This site has the skinny on more than 200 cities and towns across the country. If you’re looking for a club to gig in, you’ll probably find it here. As a bonus, you can sign up for a free email…
Pandora Radio is a music streaming and automated music recommendation internet radio service powered by the Music Genome Project. As of August 1, 2017, the service, operated by Pandora Media, Inc., is available only in the United States. Free Features:…
Ireland’s official Irish Drum N Bass Facebook site includes local events, tune reviews, interviews, links to radio shows, signup for their newsletter, and more.
Drum & Bass Arena, this huge UK site, has it all from breaks to hip-hop to Jungle/Drum n Bass. You can get a free newsletter to keep you updated and you can access lots of free audio tracks.
BassDrive Radio is a 24/7 drum ‘n’ bass radio station featuring live shows with guest Artist DJs, as well as broadcasts from venues all over the world representing the best of drum & bass and jungle music. BassDrive ArtistsBookings is also a…
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What They’ll Never Tell You about the Music Business reveals what most savvy music executives already know-and hope that readers never find out! This insider guide discloses the hidden dynamics and often unfortunate consequences of what really happens when a…
Buddy’s parents were performers in vaudeville and they traveled all over the country. Buddy liked to put people on, saying that he never practiced or had a lesson. The truth was, Buddy got his lessons from the greatest percussionists of…
He is known as ‘El Rey’ – the king – and has come to epitomize the Latin experience in music, not just to Latinos throughout the United States and Latin America but to a worldwide audience of all backgrounds. “Tito…
I own the original edition, written in 2000, but this updated third edition includes all of the latest information to help you become the best. It will teach you how to take charge of your musical career with crucial do-it-yourself strategies.…
Randall Wixon, who came up through the ranks of music publishers to become the largest independent in the business, provides us with an easy how-to guide to the financial side of the Music Business. Must reading for anybody invested in…
FINALLY, a book written by a musician for musicians–from an author who has actually been in the trenches himself—from rehearsal studios to label signings, from recording studios to concert stages. Get the STRAIGHT FACTS about the music industry–NOT THE FAIRY…
This Eighth Edition of the familiar Baskerville opus has been updated with two new chapters, ‘Starting Your Own Business’ and ‘The Digital Age.’ The latter covers downloading, digital hardware, and copyright initiatives and the former covers the all-important how-tos of…
If you’ve ever romanticized about life on the road, you must never have been on the road. And after reading this book, you may never want to go! An entertaining, realistic account by Mike Lankford, a hard working drummer on the…
Written for both novices and professionals, this invaluable handbook provides solid, practical career advice to anyone wanting to earn money as a working musician. Practical guidance on performing in bars and clubs; celebrations and business functions; providing accompaniment in theaters…
More than a decade after it was written, this book is still relevant. A must-read for anyone involved in the music business. It’s a gripping, true account of the greed and corruption at the top. Paperback by Fredric Dannen.
Although he was the most recorded musician in musical history, only musicians have ever heard of him. In the sixties and seventies Blaine recorded with Elvis, the Beach Boys, the Byrds, Neil Diamond, Sinatra and many others. Amusing and thoroughly…
New technologies are revolutionizing the music industry. While peer-to-peer file sharing and CD burning are devastating album sales, they are also creating new opportunities to distribute and sell music. This up-to-date guide focuses on these opportunities as well as new…
Biographies and interviews of the great swing era drummers including Chick Webb, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Davey Tough, Ray McKinley, Big Sid Catlett, and more. I recommend this book for all drummers, no matter what style you play. Hardcover by Burt…
An entertainment lawyer whose clients include many from the top of the music charts, Passman has written a book that sets out to give musicians, performers, and songwriters the tools to hire advis ers, market their careers, protect their creative…
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Healthy Drumming (Pressing a drumstick?…Just kidding!) Be the best and healthiest drummer you can be. In this category you’ll find out how to eat right, avoid stress, conquer stage fright, travel safely, protect your hearing, and stay healthy and alive…
Most musicians fail to make it to the big time, not through lack of talent, but simple lack of exposure. Learning how to network can help you build fame and fortune in the drumming and music business by getting maximum…
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Although Hip-Hop originally descended from many African-American music styles including gospel, blues, jazz, soul, and funk, it first manifested itself through rap music, break dancing, and graffiti writing. And the modern Hip-Hop era actually began with records and turntables. A…
Free Jungle / Drum n Bass Tracks Developing from the hardcore techno of the early ’90s in England, this electronic produced music has since spread all over the world. It can be heard everywhere from TV commercials to the movies.…
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If you’ve been working on your speed but you can’t quite seem to make it to the next level then you’re probably practicing incorrectly. The key to increasing your speed is to push yourself slightly past your usual comfort speed…
I don’t agree with the common method of practicing rudiments from slow to fast and back to slow again. This tends to build bad timing into your muscle memory. You should practice your rudiments at all tempos but you’re better…
Unless you are planning to make a living playing a practice pad, you should always practice all of your pad exercises on the drumset as well. Drums not only have a different feel than a pad but there are usually…
Welcome to TigerBill’s DrumBeat. If you’re new to the site, you’ll appreciate the info included in this About Us section: And more…
If you are not naturally fast have no fear, there are ways that you can build fast relexes and many of these techniques have nothing to do with drumming. You can take up tap dancing or a martial art. There…
Read this page first, and if you don’t find the answer to your question here, contact our TigerMix Support Desk. Q: What can this site do for me? A: This site was originally developed by Tiger Bill Meligari, a former student of…
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Are You Looking For the Most Comprehensive Drum Portals On The Planet? Congratulations, you just found two of them! The site you’re on is a sister-site of the original drum site that was first created in the prehistoric days of…
The end of an era! These events, produced by Bruce and Gloria-Jean Aitken, took place at the Savoy Theatre in beautiful Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. I had the honor of performing there in 2005 and I must say that it was one…
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PRESS RELEASE For more information:TigerMix.com, IncBill MeligariTigerMix Support Desk NJ, October, 2009 – Each year New Jersey native drummer, educator, author, publisher, and producer Bill Meligari, known in the music industry as Tiger Bill, brings together the world’s finest drum talent…
PRESS RELEASE NJ, September, 2007 – New Jersey native drummer/producer TigerBill Meligari invites drummers of all ages and experience levels to join him and his drum friends for a full day of fun to benefit Parkinson’s Research. And anyone in…
PRESS RELEASE NJ, April 1, 2006 – Countless numbers of people enjoy the excitement of drumming. Some have acted on the energy and learned the art, while others have never taken the first step. Now, people from either group can…
Tiger Bill Performs at Cape Breton International Drum Festival 2005 Part 1: Performances 2005 marked the Fifth Annual Cape Breton International Drum Festival and I was honored to have been asked to perform. I had a real blast doing it.…
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My entire family had lots of fun at the WFD World’s Fastest Drummer competition at the Winter NAMM show. Here’s where you’ll find everything WFD related on this site, or select Events on the sidebar, or select WFD on the Tag Cloud.
I originally ran this contest in 2003. Grand Prize was a Drumometer worth $99.95 (courtesy of the WFD at NAMM). In addition, five runners-up each won a WFD Insights video. This is a fun exercise to practice that will improve your…
The MadPlayer was a terrific electronic music creator/player that (unfortunately) is no longer being produced. However, you can still find them used around the web. I teamed up with the inventor of the MadPlayer to promote the device during a…
Professional Drummer, “Tiger” Bill Meligari to Give MadPlayer™ Clinics At Summer NAMM Show, Pintech Booth #641, Level 1, July 18-20 New York (PRWEB) July 11, 2003 — Today, MadWaves Corporation (London, Nice, Boston) announced that acclaimed percussionist “Tiger” Bill Meligari…
PRESS RELEASE: July, 2003 NJ — Drummers interested in the techniques of the masters, such as Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, and Joe Morello, will have the chance to attend free clinics and demonstrations given by “Tiger” Bill Meligari during the three-day Summer NAMM show from July…
PRESS RELEASE: October, 2002 WWW.TIGERBILL.COM — TigerBill’s DrumBeat Web site has long been supplying drummers and percussionists free resources with support from educationally conscientious companies such as Warner Bros. Publications and Hudson Music. The Web site now expands its services to include…
I originally wrote this chop challenge to measure both drumming speed and accuracy. Those who entered the original contest were required to send in a video of themselves playing the exercise. The Grand prize package was worth over $400.00 and…
PRESS RELEASE: February, 2002 WWW.TIGERBILL.COM — March has been designated National Monster Chops Month and according to Tiger Bill Meligari, “March is the month drummers should be concentrating on improving their chops.” Monster chops, in the music world, refers to a…