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Fundamentals of Rhythm for the Drummer
This drum method book can be used for private instruction as well as group lessons. Private teachers will find that this method is comprehensive and practical. Elementary band directors can correlate most of the material with any elementary band series. Learn More -
Alfred's Drum Method Book 2 [Book] by Dave Black
Alfred's Drum Method is the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 2 is much more than just a snare drum method! This follow-up book to the best-selling first volume continues the learning process by covering additional rudimental studies, tonal properties of the snare drum, theme and variations, musical forms, solos and duets. Additionally, Book 2 covers traditional rudimental style, corps style (by Jay Wanamaker), orchestral style, accessory instruments, and multiple-percussion techniques. Learn More -
Alfred's Drum Method [Book] by Dave Black
Alfred's Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 pages of sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, and bass drum and cymbal technique. Book 1 also includes 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests. Book 2 is much more than just a snare drum method! It continues the learning process by covering additional rudimental studies, tonal properties of the snare drum, theme and variations, musical forms, solos and duets. Book 2 also covers traditional rudimental style, corps style (by Jay Wanamaker), orchestral style, accessory instruments, and multiple-percussion techniques. The DVD includes demonstrations of all the rudiments and accessory instruments, plus solo performances by the authors. Learn More -
A Fresh Approach to Snare Drum with CD by Wessels
A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum by Mark Wessels is the most comprehensive method available that simultaneously provides instruction for rhythm reading, technique fundamentals, rudimental training, coordination and musicianship necessary for today's well rounded percussionist! Learn More -
A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion with CD by Wessels
A logical approach for developing music reading skills, technique and musicianship on the keyboard percussion instruments. Learn More -
Hal Leonard Baby Steps to Giant Steps - Turn It Up & Lay It Down Series - Percussion - Jim Rupp
Baby Steps to Giant Steps is a complete instructional jazz play-along package with a unique twist. The included minus-drums CD features 11 tracks that gradually step up in tempo from 100 to 310 BPM. Based on classic jazz standards, these play-along tunes give the drummer the opportunity to work on increasing his/her jazz drumming facility in a real-world musical fashion. Learn More -
Hal Leonard The New Breed - Revised Edition with CD - Systems for the Development of Your Own Creativity - Percussion
Gary Chester was one of the busiest studio drummers of the '60s and '70s and played on hundreds of hit records. His systems have been used and endorsed by drummers such as Kenny Aronoff, Danny Gottlieb, and Dave Weckl. Learn More -
Hal Leonard Groove Essentials - The Play-Along - A Complete Groove Encyclopedia for the 21st Century Drummer - Percussion
Represents a new-generation play-along package and a Gigantic leap over anything else previously available in this vein with over 6 hours of music, including 47 grooves and feels from all over the world-most in two tempos-88 tracks in all, truly professional sketch charts and incisive text by Tommy. Learn More -
Sticks 'n' Skins Drummer Photography Book
A Photography Book About the World of Drumming Learn More -
The Encyclopedia Of Double Bass Drumming
Bobby Rondinelli of Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Blue Öyster Cult and master teacher Michael Lauren from the Drummers Collective have put together the most comprehensive text ever written on the subject of double bass drumming. It features hundreds of innovative warm up, beat and fill exercises, tips for getting started, a discography of important double bass recordings, plus a timeline of the most important double bass drummers in history, including photos of their setups. A must for all drummers interested in improving their double bass technique! Learn More -
Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer By Jim Riley
Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer contains 318 grooves and 124 fully produced play along tracks in every genre. From pop to swing, metal to latin, country to Motown, this book is the best resource for you to become a more well rounded drummer and will give you the tools to survive as a pro player. Learn More -
Jost Nickels Groove Book/BK&CD
In Groove Book, Jost Nickel not only shows what makes a good groove but also demonstrates how it is played. The book includes a wide variety of possibilities for creating your own great grooves and playing them in different ways to expand your own pattern repertoire. This book & MP3-CD set give you the necessary tools for your drumming to feel good, so the groove happens naturally. The good groove starts with you! Learn More -
The Complete Percussionist -Robert Breithaupt,
The Complete Percussionist by Robert Breithaupt is a comprehensive beginning percussion method book. Learn More -
The Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook, Includes 2 CDs by Morgan
The Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook by Tom Morgan provides written sequential exercises that gradually add new figures and longer summary etudes, all contained on 2 play-along CDs. Learn More -
Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method [Book] by Dave Black
This innovative method is a practical approach to playing the drumset. Students start their first lesson by actually playing a beat! The book is divided into two sections: Rock and Jazz. Students will learn how the hi-hat, ride cymbal, snare, and bass drum are used in each style. A play-along CD corresponding to the drum charts is included. Learn More -
Hal Leonard Vic Firthᄄ Presents Groove Essentials 2.0 with Tommy Igoe - The Groove Encyclopedia for the Advanced 21st-Century Drummer - Percussion
The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a DVD and companion book/CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advanced players. Students will learn the difference between ghost and grace notes (while being encouraged to experiment with both in all six groove "families") as well as important "go-to" grooves, like the Train and Bo-Diddley beats. Learn More -
Hal Leonard Brazilian Rhythms for Drum Set and Percussion - Berklee Labs
Spice up your percussion rhythms and grooves with this book/CD pack by Brazilian native Alberto Netto! Learn to play the most popular and influential Brazilian rhythms on both traditional percussion instruments and on the drum set. Learn More