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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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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 -
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![Advanced techniques for the modern drummer: Coordinated independence as applied to jazz and be-bop [Book] by Jim Chapin](https://www.columbuspercussion.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/295x295/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/3/3/33821692.jpg)
Advanced techniques for the modern drummer: Coordinated independence as applied to jazz and be-bop [Book] by Jim Chapin
The classic jazz independence book is now new and improved and with two CDs! Jim Chapin, known as the "Father of Jazz Independence," has written one of the most popular drumset books of all time. This classic work should be in every drummer's library as there is always something new to learn and develop from this masterful book. Whether for a beginner or an accomplished drummer, this system will greatly improve independence and coordination, sticking, power, and speed and endurance on the drumset. Dedicated to Sanford Moeller, this book proves Jim's teaching techniques like no other. Learn More -
![Alfred's Drum Method Book 2 [Book] by Dave Black](https://www.columbuspercussion.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/295x295/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/8/0/80334335.jpg)
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 -
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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 -
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![Beyond bop drumming [Book] by John Riley, Dan Thress](https://www.columbuspercussion.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/295x295/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/e/beyondbopdrumming.jpeg)
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 -
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Fundamental Method for Timpani by Mitchell Peters
Expertly written by timpanist/percussionist Mitchell Peters (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Fundamental Method for Timpani teaches the basics of timpani playing in a practical and musical way with numerous sticking, tuning and ear training exercises, plus over 60 musical etudes in a variety of styles. The book is organized into four chapters that may be used simultaneously: "General Information," "Basic Technique," "Etudes for Two Timpani" and "Etudes for Three and Four Timpani." Learn More -
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
