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Whether you are learning how to play drums or an experienced drummer, we have the books and music sheets for you at Columbus Percussion.
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The art of bop drumming [Book+CD] by John Riley, Dan Thress
The definitive book on bop drumming -- a style that is both the turning point and the cornerstone of contemporary music's development. This comprehensive book and audio presentation covers time playing, comping, soloing, brushes, more jazz essentials, and charts in an entertaining mix of text, music, and pertinent quotes. Learn More -
Beyond bop drumming [Book] by John Riley, Dan Thress
Beyond Bop Drumming is John Riley's exciting follow-up to the critically acclaimed Art of Bop Drumming. Based on the drumming advancements of the post-bop period of the 1960s, the book and audio topics include: broken time playing, ride-cymbal variations, up-tempo unison ideas, implied time metric modulation, solo ideas, solo analysis, complete transcriptions, and play-along tunes. Learn More -
Modern Method for Tympani [Book] by Saul Goodman
This is an updated version of the famous Saul Goodman Modern Method for Tympani. Roland Kohloff was the Fundamentals Editor, and Gary Werdesheim was the Music Editor, under the direction of Anthony J. Cirone. Many pages were re-engraved and many photographs have been re-done. This edition will continue the legacy of Saul Goodman as teacher and mentor to generations of percussion students, teachers, and performers. Learn More -
Fundamental Method for Mallets [Book] by Mitchell Peters
This comprehensive method by Mitchell Peters (principal percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic) helps percussionists at any level develop solid skills. The method contains an abundance of essential exercises and etudes for both 2- and 4-mallet technique in two convenient volumes! Covers the grip, stroke, playing position, reading and technical studies, and more! Learn More -
Drumset Independence & Syncopation: A Unique Method That Integrates Independent Coordination and the Use of Syncopated Rhythms [Book] by Dave Black
This method explores the most common syncopated rhythms found in jazz and improves coordinated independence and reading skills. Includes sections on snare drum and bass drum independence, drum fills in context, section and ensemble figures, 1-, 2- and 4-bar ensemble figures, and ensemble "shout chorus" solos. 80 pages. Learn More -
Masterpieces for Marimba [Book] by Thomas McMillan
A collection of pieces from the Baroque music period arranged for marimba solo. Learn More