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Drum Dances: Drums & Piano

1993
Drummer: Practice Audio
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1. Drum Dances - Drummer - INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

2. Drum Dances - Drummer - PRACTICE MATERIALS MP3

  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 60bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 70bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 80bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 90bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 95bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 100bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 104bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 108bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 112bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 115bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 118bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 121bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 124bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 60bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 70bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 80bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 90bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 95bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 100bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 104bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 108bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 112bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 115bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 118bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 121bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 124bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 64bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 75bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 82bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 88bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 93bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 98bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 102bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 105bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 108bpm.mp
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 64bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 75bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 82bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 88bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 93bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 98bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 102bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 105bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 108bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 64bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 70bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 75bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 80bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 85bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 90bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 95bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 99bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 102bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 105bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 108bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 64bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 70bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 75bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 80bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 85bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 90bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 95bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 99bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 102bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 105bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 108bpm.mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 81bpm (54).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 90bpm (60).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 99bpm (66).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 108bpm (72).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 115.5bpm (77).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 123bpm (82).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 129bpm (86).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 138bpm (92).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 144bpm (96).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 148.5bpm (99).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 153bpm (102).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 157.5bpm (105).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 81bpm (54).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 90bpm (60).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 99bpm (66).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 108bpm (72).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 115.5bpm (77).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 123bpm (82).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 129bpm (86).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 138bpm (92).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 144bpm (96).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 148.5bpm (99).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 153bpm (102).mp3
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 157.5bpm (105).mp3

3. Drum Dances - Drummer - PRACTICE MATERIALS AIF

  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 50bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 60bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 70bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 80bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 90bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 95bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 100bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 104bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 108bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 112bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 115bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 118bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 121bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - CLICK 124bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 50bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 60bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 70bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 80bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 90bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 95bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 100bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 104bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 108bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 112bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 115bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 118bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 121bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances I - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 124bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 90bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 94bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 98bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 102bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 105bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - CLICK 108bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 90bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 94bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 98bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 102bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 105bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances II - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 108bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 86bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 90bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 94bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 98bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 100bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 102bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 104bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 106bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - CLICK 108bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 86bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 90bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 94bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 98bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 100bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 104bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 106bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances III - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 106bpm.aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 117bpm (78).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 129bpm (86).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 135bpm (90).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 138bpm (92).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 141bpm (94).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 144bpm (96).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 147bpm (98).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 150bpm (100).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 153bpm (102).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 156bpm (104).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 159bpm (106).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - CLICK 162bpm (108).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 117bpm (78).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 129bpm (86).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 135bpm (90).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 138bpm (92).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 141bpm (94).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 144bpm (96).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 147bpm (98).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 150bpm (100).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 153bpm (102).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 156bpm (104).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 159bpm (106).aif
  • Drum Dances IV - PRACTICE TRACK PIANO REF 162bpm (108).aif

4. Drum Dances - Drummer - LOGIC SESSIONS

  • Drum Dances.logicx
  • Drum Dances MIDI.mid
  • Drum Dances MIDI type0.mid
  • Drum Dances MIDI extra.mid

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About this Work

Arranged here for percussion ensemble by Omar Carmenates, Drum Dances, originally ommissioned by Dame Evelyn Glennie, has become a standard for drum kit and piano repertoire. This piece was written during the launch and rise of Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, a band that also revealed the genius of Dave Weckl (along with John Patitucci, Eric Marienthal, and Frank Gambale) to the world. I was mesmerized by the interaction between drums and keyboard in the Elektric Band, and the influence of that music is evident in Drum Dances. This work is heavily influenced by jazz and rock music, particularly from the late 1980s to early 1990s. I am greatly inspired by the drumming of Dave Weckl, the very different pianistic styles of Keith Jarret and Chick Corea, and the enormous energy in the music of guitarists like Steve Vai. Each of the four dances was stimulated by a certain rhythmic interaction possible between two performers. From the chaotic first movement (which is like a game where both players attempt to force each other's cadences), to the ending of the prestissimo fourth movement (where both parts are synchronised) the two performers gradually begin working together instead of battling for priority. The second movement includes a glockenspiel part for the percussionist, and is a loosely written, stately dance. The third movement involves very tight rhythmic interaction and is driven by syncopation simultaneously occurring on several levels (i.e. from the semiquaver to the crotchet).

I would like to add that it is a great privilege to write for Evelyn Glennie and that her interest in my music has had a major positive impact on my experiences as a composer.

This work is dedicated to my wife, Carla.

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Drum Dances
for Percussion Ensemble (arr. Carmenates)
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