Drum solo

A drum solo is an instrumental solo played on a drum kit. A drum solo may be set or improvised, and of any length, up to being the main performance. Drum solos are unique in that traditionally they are always unaccompanied. All other instruments may play solos accompanied or unaccompanied. In worship music, a drum lift is a passage in which the singing is backed only by the drums. It is not normally considered a solo, as the primary focus remains on the singing, however it bears some similarity to a solo. A drum lift may be set or improvised, simple or elaborate, and may vary in length from part of a line to an entire verse. In marching band, drum solos allow the remainder of the band to create challenging formations without worrying about playing at the same time. Some notable drum solos Moby Dick (song), A drum solo by John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) reaching up to 30 minutes in length that opened and closed with some instrumental music from the whole band. Joey Jordison (Slipknot), on the album 9.0 live, track 11 of disc one Neil Peart of Rush is known for several of his complicated, extremely technical drums solos, including: The Rhythm Method (audio) The Rhythm Method (video) O Baterista Der Trommler YYZ (3d video based on studio recording) Note: An extended version of YYZ with a drum solo in the middle can be found on the live album Exit...Stage Left. Toad, improvised solo by Ginger Baker of Cream, released originally on the studio album Fresh Cream and later on the live side (side B) of Wheels of Fire. Tiger Rag, one-bar set introduction by Jock Jacobson. The Big Noise from Winnetka, bass and drum duet with solo pasages, by bassist and arranger Bob Haggart. Originally recorded with Ray Bauduc on drums, covered by Gene Krupa and many others.  This music article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Search Term: "Drum_solo" Categories: Percussion instruments | Music performance | Music stubs

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