theDrumDictionary vs Drum School

"If you’re looking for a great resource to develop and maintain your beat vocabulary and rudimental proficiency, this is a great place to start." - Modern Drummer theDrumDictionary is a great tool for drummers, band leaders, producers, or anyone looking to learn more about drums. It includes all 40 standard snare drum rudiments and over 100 full drum set beats in a variety of styles. For each example, there is notation and tempo-adjustable audio. theDrumDictionary also includes a built-in metronome, making it a great all-in-one practice tool. For Practice: • Make the most of your practice time with the built-in metronome • Adjust the tempo of the example audio to help learn those tricky parts or to push your skill to the next level of speed • Keep track of your time spent practicing each beat or rudiment Lists: • Create a list of your favorite beats in different styles • Create lists for what you'd like to practice • Drum instructors, create a separate list for each of your students theDrumDictionary is also great for non-drummers who are interested in knowing a little about drums: band leaders who want to communicate better with their drummer, musicians who want to program realistic drum parts in their songs, and the list goes on... Entries include • All 40 standard snare drum rudiments • Over 100 drum set beats in a variety of styles: Rock, Jazz, World, Funk and more Contacts: • @GigBagApps • support@GigBagApps.com, for support, questions, suggestions • www.GigBagApps.com

Advanced groove library and drum learning tool for all levels. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Drum School is the perfect tool for advancing and expanding your skills. With a large selection of grooves, exercises and practice ideas, Drum School will continue to take you to the next level. It is also the perfect tool for easy access to a large library of professional sounding grooves for play along and as a reference library. Included styles: Rock, Rock'n Roll, Alternative Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk, Blues, RnB, Hip Hop, Funk, Reggae, Ska, Disco, Drum'n Bass, House, Techno, Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, Swing, Dixieland, Ragtime, Fusion, New Orleans, Tango, Bossa Nova, Samba, Afro Cuban, Soukous, Calypso, Waltz and many more. ~ Featured in Modern Drummer and DownBeat Magazine ~ Drum School is divided in five main sections: Grooves, Practice, Technique, Hits and Favorites. - GROOVES - This is the main section of Drum School with over 300 drum grooves in many different styles. Each groove comes with: - Standard drum notation with high quality graphics in portrait or landscape mode. - High quality audio made from real drum samples that loop for play along practice. - Variable tempo range of 30 to 300 bpm without any loss of audio quality. - Audio isolation of what each limb is playing, allowing the student to break down the groove into its basic components, learn them separately, and finally put them back together in various combinations. - Bass lines that help learning and experiencing the relationship between the drums and the bass in each style in a fun way. - High quality video performance by the author of the app, established and world renowned drummer, Ferenc Nemeth. The video speed can be adjusted and the more advanced grooves come with an extra video at a slower tempo. - Multiple drum fills that can be practiced individually or in conjunction with the groove in 2, 4 or 8 bar phrases. - Color coded indication of difficulty level from 1 (easy) to 6 (hard). - Ability to mark the groove as completed so you can better track your practice progress. - Detailed description of performance details, learning tips and historical notes about each style. - PRACTICE - The practice section includes 145 drum exercises divided into: Basic Rudiments, Rolls, Flams, Drags, Hand Exercises and Coordination. Each exercise comes with: - Standard drum notation with high quality graphics in portrait or landscape mode. - High quality audio made from real drum samples that loop for play along practice. - Variable tempo range of 30 to 300 bpm without any loss of audio quality. - Audio isolation of left and right hand. - High quality video demonstration with adjustable speed. - Detailed descriptions of performance details and learning tips. - TECHNIQUE - This section includes 12 video demonstrations of basic drum technique for hands and feet. Each video is accompanied by a detailed description and learning tips. - HITS - This section includes classic Pop, Rock and Funk hits. Each groove comes with the same features as the "Grooves" section. - FAVORITES - This is where you collect your favorite grooves and the ones you are currently working on. Visit the support website for a video demonstration.