General Percussion Method Books

Geoffroy-Percussions Auditions Collection Vol. 1

Percussion's audition collection is designed to inspire and prepare students through the audition process. 

Bingaman-Firm Foundations for the Beginning Percussionist

Percussion is a vast landscape where there is much to learn, including hand technique, rhythm, coordination, pitch, notation, and music theory. Many times, the early stages of... 

Firth/Feldstein-Percussion Series: Complete Score

Complete Score combines experience, talent and reputation to create a comprehensive method for individual or group instruction and performance. 

Zarro-Technical Development for the Modern Percussionist

The purpose of this book is to provide the aspiring or advanced percussionist with a series of exercises that will help develop or maintain technique on the following instrume... 

Rath/Hicks-Beyond Basic Percussion (online audio/video access included)

Beyond Basic Percussion was developed by Eric Rath and Ralph Hicks with one concept in mind: Help the young percussionists in your ensemble become musically independent... 

Lautzenheiser-Essential Elements-Keyboard Percussion Book 1

The book that started the Essential Elements Band Method features music history right in the book, band arrangements, Dr. Tim parent letter, quizzes, and a rhythm-based... 

Zimmerman-Sight Reading Rhythm (CD)

Jim Zimmerman's Sight Reading Rhythm was originally used as a tool to help percussionist improve their sight reading skills. It soon became apparent that other musicians were ... 

Barratt-Bravo! Percussion book 2

The Bravo! Percussion is a collection of simple original pieces to guide pupils through the music learning process. 

Ptaszynska-ABC of the Percussionist

This publication contains basic instructions for playing percussion instruments. Learning the technical fundamentals is essential for the performance of music. 

Tabourot-Castanuelas, Ole!

Castanets Ole is a great exploration of the history techniques associated with castanets. A fun way to enrich total drum knowledge and improve overall technique. 

Faulmann-Junior Percussionist

This book is written to provide information for the young beginner in the area of snare drum and mallet percussion. 

Norgard-Drumbook (CD)

Drumbook by Per Norgard is a collection of exercises and works for Percussion Groups 

Magadini-Master Solos Intermediate Level (CD)

Master Solos book/CD packs are a fresh source of solo literature in a comprehensive package for developing instrumentalists. The collections for the various instruments were p... 

Rowloff-MP3 Library

The Rowloff MP3 Library is a large collection of recordings of the percussion music Rowloff publishes. This two CD set contains dozens of MP3 format recordings from holiday to... 

Feldstein/O'Reilly-Basic Solos & Ensembles 1

Basic Solos & Ensembles is a collection of solos, duets and trios playable by any combination of instruments. Perfect for sectional rehearsals. Contains music and mini-bios of... 

Stoloff-Body Beats

Ever found yourself drumming...on your self? Now there's a method for how to play those "Body Beats" like a pro! The first publication of its kind, Body Beats is a... 

Lewis-Crosstraining (2CD)

Looking for a way to improve your playing? Stuck in a rut with your practice routine? Here's an excellent way to get a whole new perspective and improve your musicianship too!... 

Cavaille-Rythmes and Percussions (French Text)

Rhythms and Percussions by Jacques Cavaille is a french text beginner method book designed to give the student the basics needed to set fourth on the road enhanced musicianshi... 

Byrne-Instant Drumming

Instant Drumming by Patrick Byrne is an illustrated quick access book to the world of drumming. This little book delivers some big basics to get a performer off on the correct... 

Dworsky/Sansby-Rhythmic Vocabulary (CD)

A musician's guide to understanding and improvising with rhythm. This book is a road map to rhythm for any musician. It's for guitar players intrigued by the rhythms of world ...