Comprehensive history drum kit di ummer (5 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The drum is the oldest instrument in the world-and this is its complete story.A Comprehensive History of the Drum Kit follows humanity's first instrument on an epic journey: from the ritual drums of the ancient world to the electronic beats of today. It is the sweeping, largely untold story of how a scattered collection of percussion became the single most recognizable machine in modern music-the drum kit.Spanning more than four thousand years, it brings the inventors, rivalries, and legendary players vividly to life: - How an Armenian alchemist in Constantinople discovered a secret bronze recipe and founded Zildjian-one of America's oldest family-owned companies-and how a bitter feud later split the family in two.- How Gene Krupa dragged the drummer out of the shadows and onto center stage, turning the drum solo into a main event.- How wartime metal rationing nearly silenced the drum industry-and how it came roaring back.- How Ringo Starr, John Bonham, and a generation of rock drummers reinvented what the kit could do.- How the Roland TR-808-a commercial flop in its day-became the heartbeat of hip-hop and modern pop.From calfskin heads and rope tension to the bass-drum pedal, the hi-hat, and the digital revolution, every chapter connects the breakthroughs, the great makers-Ludwig, Slingerland, Gretsch, and Pearl-and the drummers who made them sing.Meticulously researched and vividly told, this is essential reading for drummers, music lovers, and anyone who has ever felt the pull of a great beat.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The drum is the oldest instrument in the world-and this is its complete story.A Comprehensive History of the Drum Kit follows humanity's first instrument on an epic journey: from the ritual drums of the ancient world to the electronic beats of today. It is the sweeping, largely untold story of how a scattered collection of percussion became the single most recognizable machine in modern music-the drum kit.Spanning more than four thousand years, it brings the inventors, rivalries, and legendary players vividly to life: How an Armenian alchemist in Constantinople discovered a secret bronze recipe and founded Zildjian-one of America's oldest family-owned companies-and how a bitter feud later split the family in two.How Gene Krupa dragged the drummer out of the shadows and onto center stage, turning the drum solo into a main event.How wartime metal rationing nearly silenced the drum industry-and how it came roaring back.How Ringo Starr, John Bonham, and a generation of rock drummers reinvented what the kit could do.How the Roland TR-808-a commercial flop in its day-became the heartbeat of hip-hop and modern pop.From calfskin heads and rope tension to the bass-drum pedal, the hi-hat, and the digital revolution, every chapter connects the breakthroughs, the great makers-Ludwig, Slingerland, Gretsch, and Pearl-and the drummers who made them sing.Meticulously researched and vividly told, this is essential reading for drummers, music lovers, and anyone who has ever felt the pull of a great beat. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…