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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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![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 -
![The art of bop drumming [Book+CD] by John Riley, Dan Thress](https://www.columbuspercussion.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/295x295/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artofbopdrumming.jpeg)
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 -
Time Functioning Patterns Book + CD by Gary Chaffee
Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for developing the kinds of skills necessary for drum set performance. Time-Functioning Patterns includes materials dealing with rock cymbal ostinatos, jazz independence, and the new linear phrasing concept that Gary developed. Learn More -
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 -
![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 -
![Fundamental Method for Mallets [Book] by Mitchell Peters](https://www.columbuspercussion.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/295x295/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/2/12885719.jpg)
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
