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WELCOME! Hi, I’m Pete Sweeney and welcome to my website! I am a drummer, teacher, and author of 25 drum set method books. To follow my current activities please join me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube by clicking on the links in the right hand corner. I am a proud endorser of Mapex drums, Vic Firth sticks, Zildjian cymbals, and Aquarian drum heads. Private Drum Lessons |
Modern Drummer November 2008 Modern Drummer December 2008 Drummers Guide to Fills by Pete Sweeney Sweeney, a faculty member at the National Guitar Workshop, has put together a straightforward and occasionally tricky instructional guide to the art of the fill. This will aid in building better hand-foot coordination and timing. Drumhead Magazine April 2008 The Versatile Drummer by Pete Sweeney Learn warm-ups and stick control exercises that will improve your technique reading exercises to prepare you for sight reading at a gig, practical tips for improving your groove and timekeeping abilities, and much more! Drumhead Magazine August 2008 Drummers Guide to Fills by Pete Sweeney This book gives you a step-by-step approach to playing fills of varying lengths, as well as different approaches to resolving fills and returning to the groove. You will learn fills in many styles-from funk to jazz-and also learn a melodic approach to fills that allows you to embellish on basic ideas. This book will expand your drumming vocabulary and help you move beyond simple groove playing. Drum.com March 24 2009 Drummers Guide to Fills Drummers Guide to Fills will get you on the proper track as to how you think about fills , and Sweeney does a good job of eliminating much of the confusion that commonly surrounds this issue. Modern Drummer January 2006 The Complete Drumset Method: Beginning, Intermediate,Mastering By Pete Sweeney (Alfred) level: beginner to advanced, $19.95 each "These affordable, well structured books ( sold separately ) contain the essential information that a drumset player needs to become a well-informed student of drumming in the styles of jazz, rock, blues, and Latin. Each book includes a CD with brief examples of the many written exercises, rudiments, grooves, fills, and songs. The CDs are well recorded. Since many of the examples are played at a fairly brisk tempo, these books would be best utilized with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Each book also contains a short, enlightening interview with jazz drumming legend Joe Morello." -- Mike Haid Modern Drummer April 2001 30 Day Drum Workout by Pete Sweeney "The ultimate quick fix to strong and clean playing." Modern Drummer July 2002 The Pro Drummer's Handbook by Pete Sweeney "This is an excellent book for the jobbing drummer- or anyone interested in becoming a versatile player and looking for gigs." Vic Firth Education Spring 2001 30 Day Workout by Pete Sweeney "Pete Sweeney's 30 Day Drum Workout is an enjoyable and challenging exercise routine that prepares you for the rigors of contemporary drumming and will sharpen your technique as well." Muzik Etc. (Canada) June 2003 The Pro Drummer's Handbook by Pete Sweeney "You know how you open a book and it just feels right? Sweeney tackles areas rarely dealt with: how to conduct rehearsals, etiquette on sitting in, injuries, freelancing, drumming part time vs. full time, and even performance anxiety. I'd recommend this book to all drummers." |
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