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My Favourite Songs | Dirkjan van Groningen

Name: My Favourite Songs | Dirkjan van Groningen
Brand: Band Music Center USA
SKU: MFS-CD
Price: 10.0 USD
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I always wanted to record an album with some of my favorite pop, jazz and fusion songs.

Recorded in the summer of 2021
When I ended up having more time than I usually do in the summer of 2021, I rented a space and got to work. I first recorded all bass guitar and drum parts together with bassist Nico Staal, and by the end of the summer holidays I had also recorded all marimba and vibraphone parts.

Mixed and mastered in 2022
Of course I wanted to mix and master everything as quickly as possible, but that always takes more time than you think. When the world ended up opening up a bit more at the beginning of 2022, some regular jobs immediately came my way again, which put this project under pressure.

Released in 2023
But now at the beginning of 2023 I can proudly say that my first solo album is finally available!

Available as MP3 downloads
When you purchase the album you will receive an email with link to download the complete album in MP3 format.

Recommend to others
Make sure you keep the tracks in a safe place and do not share them with others. If you do, it will be impossible for me to recoup the costs incurred for this album. Of course I would love it if you recommend my album to others too!

I hope you like the music (you can listen to a sample of each song below) and thank you for purchasing!

As you can see in the below video I have already arranged one of these songs to perform with concert band. I think it would be great fun to be able to perform this song, or one of the other songs, with your band or percussion ensemble. We could also combine that with a workshop for your middle school or high school percussionists. If that sounds like fun to you, please contact me.

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Great Percussion Writing!

We recently programmed "Dvorak's Bossa" and it was a hit with the students as well as the audience! Dirkjan has taken a familiar melody and created a very playable arrangement that came together in a hurry with our ensemble. There are parts in this arrangement for students of different levels of playing ability (within the stated grade level) which was definitely a plus for my group. The additional technology resources were also very beneficial to the learning process. I'm looking forward to programming additional music from Dirkjan in the future.

Shawn Sandersfeld

05/21/2024

Dvorak's Bossa

Every 8th note and 16th note combination that I want my students to know.

Dirkjan's new guides are well done and I appreciate the fact that they are "quick". In a matter of minutes, students can work on their technique and sight-reading by playing through these simple exercises. If they have time, they can play along with the background tracks to make them a little more enjoyable than just playing along with a metronome. The Sight-Reading Skills present every 8th note and 16th note combination that I want my students to know. I appreciate that the stickings are written in to continue to reinforce best practices. Well Done!

05/18/2024

Quick Guide To Develop Essential Technical Skills.

Fun to practice to!

Digging the book. It's nice to practice to something more than a metronome when working on rudiments. Thanks!

Daria

06/21/2023

Practicing Rudiments & Technique is Fun!

Interesting

A fun new way to practice rudiments. I recommend it!

John Krantz

04/29/2023

Your book is like a treasure chest!

I have been taking percussion lessons for about 5 years. So, my rudiments are still developing. Before discovering your book, I would practice paradiddles while listening to music ( like Vivaldi's Gloria or The Wellerman) and had almost figured out their mm settings. So, your book is like a treasure chest!

Jenny White

04/28/2023

This was the book I ever wanted to write myself.

When I saw your book, I realized that this was the book I ever wanted to write myself. I am teaching for a couple of years know, but I always had to manage with the existing methods. There was always something; right left indications, counting, structure and always without play-along tracks. But in your book contains everything the way I like it! Thanks a lot for that. In the new season I'm going to use it for all new students.

Paul van der Heijden

08/31/2022

Snare Drum Basics Starter Kit

It's organized and structured well

It is organized and structured well and presents the beginning rudimental snare drummer with all the techniques required for developing into more advanced playing. The play-along CD contains high quality accompaniment tracks that are fun to listen to and play with. I highly recommend this book to teachers and students alike.

Jeff Moore

Outstanding tool for the young percussionist!

Dirkjan has used his experience developing solid percussionists to create an outstanding tool for the young percussionist. The pace and sequence of the book is perfect for developing necessary reading skills and rudiment techniques and the play-along cd is a fun way for students to build a solid sense of time. Make sure you check out the book of Recital Pieces which give students an opportunity to perform the skills learned in the Method book in a fun and educational setting. I give Snare Drum Basics my highest endorsement!

Scott Brown