Product Description

Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains a systematic course for the beginner, and is a great value to the teacher and professional who wishes to increase his knowledge of rudiments. In additon to the elementary principles of music, there are eighty-three lessons of exercises and rudiment, twenty-one reading exercises, ten exercises employing rudiments and advanced rhythmic studies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #647444 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-12
• Released on: 2005-10-12
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 119 pages

Customer Reviews

This book is the best book to improve your drumming
Whoever wrote the first review has no idea what they are talking about because this book has everything to do with Buddy Rich. It was written by his teacher (Henry Adler) because Buddy could not read music. This book includes rudiments which you do first in singles then bouce them out. Trust me this that is how this book is taught and used correctly. I know that because my private instructor is the man who revised the book and also took lessons with Henry Adler. This book is useful to anyone that plays drums including highly talented and experienced players. This book if used regularly and correctly will get your hands into the best shape possible, for matched and traditional players. I would highly reccomend this book to any one looking to get their hands in shape and wanting a strong base for their drumming.

"Buddys" book..
Lets be clear on this, Buddy did not write a single lession in this book, not to take anyting away from his gift but music notation was not his thing, He signed up for the cash and was given a lump sum for his name and a few pictures...Having said that, the book is fine for learning how to progress with your rudiments.

so-so primer that has nothing to do with Buddy Rich
This isn't a bad book, but then again, it doesn't have much to delineate itself from other rudiment books, or justify the price tag. It does contain a nice variety of rudiments and variations on rudiments, but it lacks a spiral binding (i.e. - you can't easily put the book up on a music stand), which makes it less than ideal when it comes time to actually try to use the book.

It's copyright 1942, and the pictures of Buddy on the inside seem to be of that era. Otherwise, it has absolutely nothing to do with Buddy Rich; the book appears to have been written by Henry Adler.