Internationally acclaimed by today's leading teachers, Primary Handbook for Mallets (xylophone, marimba, vibes, and bells) is designed for the beginner of any age. This method provides a complete introduction to...
A comprehensive and musical beginning method that includes rudiments, reading, duets, repetition exercises, multiple drum studies and composition assignments.
All of the fundamental elements of timpani playing are presented and illustrated. Tuning studies are developed in a unique easy to understand manner. The most complete beginning method available.
Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer - Reed
$7.99
Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works...
Readin', Ritin' & Rudiments - A Collection of Studies for the Beginning Snare Drummer - McMahan
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This collection of 40 studies includes topics such as the rudiments of music, reading exercises, and a collection of rudimental studies for the beginning snare drummer. By following a progressive...
Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tapping indications are...
For the beginning percussionist, expert instruction in the rudiments of the snare drum. Detail-oriented, teaching the specific skills for the instrument.
One of the standard texts in its field. A modern course in percussion studies including all standard and modern drum strokes, drum solo passages from world-famous concert and symphonic compositions,...
George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it first in the top 25 drumming books of...
Studio & Big Band Drumming - With 2 CDs - Houghton
$25.00
This book is extremely useful in providing the drummer with the fundamental skills to perform in a studio orchestra, big band, show band or small combo. It includes concepts, ideas...
The Blue Book - A Test Guide for the Modern Percussionist - Parks/Ratliff/Edited by Campbell
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A “blue book” is a booklet used by college students to answer test questions or write essays. The Blue Book is designed to provide music suitable for contest, audition, technique development, and...
This book contains exercises, original audition etudes, classic excerpts and independence "work outs" for snare drum, drum set, timpani, and tuned percussion.
The DrumSet Musician - With CD - Morgenstein/Mattingly
$19.99
This beginning- to intermediate-level book contains hundreds of practical, usable beats and fills. It teaches how to apply a variety of patterns and grooves to the actual performance of songs....
Full of essential tips and exercises to improve a drummer's most important techniques, The Drumset SMART (Style-Mechanics-Applications-Routines-Tips) book is a text with easy to understand terminology. Steve explains the mechanics...
The Melodic Snare Drummer takes a different approach to snare drum solos. It is designed for intermediate to advanced players with good rudimental reading skills. However, the writing is not...
Start your beginning percussionist off right with this staple of percussion instruction where the study of percussion instruments and technique are presented in a logical and musical manner. From the...
This 80-page book by Bob Ernest, who was responsible for programming the Roland JB-80 series drum machine, is a great introduction to the basic funk beats and patterns used in...
The Snare Drummer's Toolbox from Row-Loff - Crockarell/Brooks
$16.00
In the Book . . . Instructions on set-up & tuning your snare drum Ten lessons covering reading, stroke types, cut time, triple meter, rudiments, and more 20 solos and...
Time Capsule - Odd Time Signature Playing - Marino
$10.95
This book is an in-depth study of rock, funk, and fusion odd time signature playing. It includes detailed exercises to help drummers understand the way time signatures are constructed, and...
Yamaha Snare Drum Student - A Beginning Method for Individual Instruction - Kinyon/O'Reilly
$6.99
Yamaha Snare Drum Student is an exciting method for beginning-level private students. In addition, an optional rock-style accompaniment cassette is available, adding enjoyment to daily practice while reinforcing rhythmic concepts....