Darci the Drummer

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Pub Date 25 Jan 2018 | Archive Date 16 Aug 2018

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Darci the Drummer is a picture book for children ages 4 to 9, bringing to life the story of a 2nd grade girl who is a passionate drummer at heart, bashing away to the beat with natural rhythm on anything she can find when she hears a good song. Darci dreams of the day when she can play on a real drum set with skill. However, her little brother hates the raucous noises she makes, and she has no idea how she can even become a "real" drummer. Despite the hurtful criticism from her brother, and the ensuing self-doubt, her parents help show her the way via surprise drum lessons and the encouragement to keep working at something she loves. The story invokes the passion of music and of learning how to play an instrument; it introduces children to various musical terms and the names of some interesting famous drummers that span different musical genres; and it highlights the importance of musical education and the determination needed to improve oneself through practice.

Darci the Drummer is a picture book for children ages 4 to 9, bringing to life the story of a 2nd grade girl who is a passionate drummer at heart, bashing away to the beat with natural rhythm on...


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Jeremy is an active member of the "Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators" (www.scbwi.org) and a life-long musician, currently playing the drums in two music groups along with composing and producing music in his home studio, located in the charming downtown Westchester neighborhood of Bakersfield, California. He is also the proud father of four musical children, and husband to a lovely piano teacher and singer. He manages his own company with multiple distinct aspects, consisting of IT services and support; music recording, production, and performance; book authorship; and more.


About the Author:

Author Bio
Jeremy is an active member of the "Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators" (www.scbwi.org) and a life-long musician, currently playing the drums in two...


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ISBN 9780999733806
PRICE $7.99 (USD)

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Darci the Drummer, a picture book for children ages 4-9, tells the tale of a 2nd grade girl who loves to drum. She can’t wait until she can play well with real drums. But her little brother hates the noise, which makes her wonder if she can realize her dream. Her parents, however, give her unexpected drum lessons and show much-needed support. This sweet story highlights the love of music and learning to play it. It also includes musical terms and references famous drummers from different musical generations.

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This is a story without words, the pictures tell everything you need to know.
For any young person excited about the drums, it is a must! I appreciated the page honouring drumming stars of the recent past. And, of course, the practice pad... I'm sure parents will also appreciate the message of focus drumming and practice over noisy chaos.
There were some problems with the layout in the ebook I reviewed.

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Great picture book about a young girl who drums on everything. Her parents surprise her with drumming lessons so she can learn and practice. Includes names for the drums and parts of a drum set as well as things you'd need to practice. Great book to inspire young musicians!

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Darci the Drummer takes drum lessons deals with something all readers of any age are familair with. The learning of a new hobby, skill. the classes that go into it. The classes that you run out of. The classes that your parents sign you up for. Triumphs and Failures all reel in front of your head.

On rereading I notice, Placement of the text on page is creative. In one page, Darci's shirt is the frame. That sort of captures Darci's passion for drumming and how that is all that matters to her, the practising. In another page, the whole drum set forms the background with text overlaid on it. Also the metronome before its introduction, high on a music sheet holder.

Darci's excitement is palpable. The emotional rollercoaster of learning something new formally is well shown. I love the supportive parents.

Darci the Drummer taught me about famous drummers as well as the "Practice pad" and "metronome". The metronome I am used to hearing about from my musical friends is a different one (shruthi box). Now I also know what tom toms are. And did you know that the drummer's chair is referred to as throne. I didnt know about the accomplished drummers Shiela E, Neil Peat, karen Carpenter and Ringo Starr.

This book was fun to read with a preschooler as I would read about say metronome and ask where it is on the page. With older kids, you can relate it to their trials and tribulations with swimming, soccer, drawing and all things that are frustrating when you cant do them as well as you think you should. I had a similar bout very late after college, where I badly wanted to learn writing and didnt know how. I writhed at a park, but slowly and steadily I inched towards it with reading.

Maybe there will be a sequel to the book, with Darci' s experiences as she grows through this period into an expert.

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