Product Description

Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that if you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique - including the grip, sticking and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading - basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing - by actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values of which they are comprised. Application - after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in a musical context. An optional cassette or CD demonstrating the examples in the book is available.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1220690 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-01
• Released on: 2003-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Customer Reviews

This book is so helpful!
I borrowed this book from the library to supplement the books used in my weekly drum lesson, and now that it's time to turn the book in, I'm buying my own copy. The exercises are so helpful while being SO much more FUN to play than the exercises in my blander lesson books.

Excellent for beginners
I have the standard drum book that my teacher recommended but this book is much easier to pick up and go with for beginners. If you have difficulty as I did transcribing drum notation into actual drum strokes that you play, this is a very good way to get going. The book also explains how "counting" works in a very clear way so it will clarify things like 1/8th note, 1/16th note and other jargon that could confuse beginners. The book is printed in a very clear , readable type and has some basic styles and fills that will keep you from getting bored. I use this as my go-to book when I'm tired of practicing rudiments and want to play something quick-and-fun. I wish the book had a couple of full songs (or at least one). That would push this into 5 star territory. All in all, worth the buy.