Drum Set Method Books with Recording

Rich/Adler/Mackenzie-Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments (w/2DVD)

Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains systematic instruction for the beginner student who wants to learn to play drums. It is also a great... 

Samba-African Rhythms and Independence (CD)

Mokhtar Samba's powerful drumming can be heard throughout the world on recordings and tours with Salief Keita, Youssou N'Dour, Richard Bona, Joe Zawinul, Graham Haynes, Jean-L... 

Goines-Afro Cuban Grooves for Bass & Drums (CD)

Afro Cuban Grooves for Bass & Drums - Funkifying the Clave is designed for drummers and bass players working together. This book/CD lays out a step-by-step approach to ... 

Grassmann-Vienna Big Band Machine Minus Drums (CD)

This unique publication for drummers includes: -A CD with 14 play-along tracks (without drums): Funk-Shuffle, Funk-Rock, Latin-Funk, Straight Funk, Hip-Hop Shuffle, Bal... 

Weckl-Exercises for Natural Playing (CD)

Based on the award-winning A Natural Evolution DVD series, Exercises for Natural Playing (book and CD) offers the reader exciting new exercises and concepts not covered in the... 

Berroa-New Way of Grooving (CD)

"A New Way of Groovin" is an exploration of the combination of clave and jazz styles. By combining these elements, you will be able to move freely in all styles of music- Jaz... 

Hessler/Famularo-Open Handed Playing vol. 1 (CD)

This groundbreaking book offer a step-by-step approach for drummers of all styles to learn and apply the concept of open-handed playing on the modern drumset. Based on concept... 

Shaughnessy-Show Drumming (CD)

Ed Shaughnessy famed drummer from The Tonight Show compiled this book of exercises and instructions to prepare or reinforce techniques for aspiring drummers who wish to enter ... 

Appice-Ultimate Play-Along (CD)

Each book in the Ultimate Play-Along series features the finest professionally recorded tracks, complete transcriptions, detailed explanations, and performance notes. Each son... 

Lockett-Indian Rhythms for Drumset (Online audio access included)

Dispelling the mystery and simplifying the complexity of Southern India's classic Carnatic rhythmic system, Indian Rhythms for Drumset is the first book of its kind to apply a... 

Martinez-Afro-Cuban Coordination for Drumset (Online audio access included)

Maria Martinez provides in-depth coverage of: Mambo, Songo, Nanigo and Mozambique patterns; cowbell and ride cymbal variations; studies to develop left-foot clave; ostinatos, ... 

Armstrong/Knepper-Vodou Drumset (CD)

Most drummers have an understanding of two of the three major African-derived rhythmic traditions: Cuban and Brazilian. Vodou Drumset has been designed by authors Armstrong an... 

Magadini-Polyrhythms for the Drumset (Online Audio Access)

An extensive step-by-step method on the application of polyrhythms for the drumset. Expands drum solos and fills by incorporating polyrhythms to basic time. This book also len... 

Gratton-Rick's Licks (w/CD) (REVISED EDITION)

This book & CD package features a wealth of exercises and information that will expand your rhythmic boundaries far beyond your imagination. With additional material and contr... 

Meyer-Solid Time Tool Kit (CD)

The exercises in THE SOLID TIME TOOL KIT are designed for drummers interested in any musical style. Each of the five parts of the book have at least one section based on eigh... 

Bellson-Louie Bellson Honors 12 Super-drummers: Their Time was the Greatest! (Online audio access included)

Using the music from Louie's album Their Time Was the Greatest, this book/audio package offers the chance to play along with the hand-written charts used for the actual record... 

Meyer-Beyond Stick Control (CD)

BEYOND STICK CONTROL is the book that offers the snare and drumset player various eight bar solo studies to develop hand technique and hand\foot coordination. This book is div... 

Bellson-Contemporary Brush Techniques (CD)

A complete introduction to all styles of brush playing, this volume includes conventional brush strokes, Latin brushes, special effects, solo exercises, rock beats, and a ster... 

Briggs-Funky Beats and Breaks (CD)

Funky Beats & Breaks was written with the intermediate to advanced drummer in mind. All the exercises and concepts in this book were conceived within the author's personal les... 

Hartigan-West African Rhythms for Drumset (online access included)

With Freeman Kwazdo Donkor and Abraham Adzenyah. Based on four Ghanaian rhythmic groups (Sikyi, Adowa, Gahu, and Akom), this book and recording will provide drumset players wi...