Drum Set Method Books
Cusatis-Rhythmic Patterns for the Modern Drummer
The purpose of this book is to take rhythmic figures, originally learned on the snare drum, and apply them to the drumset. In doing this, the student is introduced to several ...
Sweeney-Drums for the Absolute Beginner (book/DVD)
This book teaches the complete novice everything they need to know to start playing drums right away. The music lover who has never even sat behind a drum will be playing drum...
Parks/Ratliff-Blue Book vol. 2, The
James Campbell and his former students are back at it with a second volume of the The Blue Book. 48 authors (including Mr. Campbell himself) have contributed a total of 56 ind...
Alfred's Music Playing Cards: Drum Set Rhythms
A fun and innovative way to familiarize yourself with drumset rhythms, Alfred's Music Playing Cards -- Drumset Rhythms are real playing cards divided into four suits, each rep...
Various-Drum Standards
Essential for all drummers, this collection includes transcriptions of fantastic standards performed by legendary jazz drummers: Billy Boy (Philly Joe Jones) • Delilah Da...
von Moisy-Sounds and Fills for Drumset
In this book the drummer will find examples for interesting sounds from rim-shots to electronic rhythms. The book also shows rhythms on an augmented set, instruction on improv...
Rothman-Fun with Triplets!!!
"Fun With Triplets" was designed by Joel Rothman as a supplementary reading text for intermediate and advanced students, as well as for professional percussionists. It is a th...
Rothman-Hey Diddle-Diddle
"Hey Diddle Diddle", as the name implies, is all about para-diddles. Joel Rothman presents, through a series of developmental exercises, infinite variations of the para-diddle...
Jorand-Totems - Totem II L'Independance
Drum set independence is eplored by Marcel Jorand in this drum set method book. Jordand starts with basic two limb patterns and expands. (French Text)
Boursault/Lefevre-Bk 1 Dechiffrages pour Batterie
Advanced collection of etudes for prepearation and study of 4 limb independence. (French Text)
Bourbasquet-Pichard-Progressive Study of the Double Bass Drum Pe
Get your double bass chops in shape with this book. The exersizes for double bass range in difficulty from intermediate to advanced. (French Text)
Reed-Latin Rhythms for Drums and Timbales
Basic rhythms, variations, breaks, short solos and fill-ins for the mambo, cha-cha, merengue, bolero, samba, conga, beguien, paso doble, tango, montuno, calypso and joropo. Mo...
Engle-Big Time
BIG TIME is a book designed to help drummers understand big band time patterns as well as time patterns used for the various dances of the world.
Hamon-New Directions Around the Drums
Mark Hamon's New Directions Around the Drums has been endorsed by notables like Hal Blaine, Peter Erskine, Jim Chapin, and more! This book features a comprehensive, non...
Parsons-Drummer's Studio Survival Guide
The purpose of this book is to help you improve your recorded drum sound, although it's primarily aimed at drummers, it will also benefit those on the other side of the glass....
Sorum/Aliano-Double Bass Drumming and Power Fills Workout
Double Bass Drumming and Power Fulls Wrokout by Matt Sorum and Sam Aliano aims to improve your independence and control, develop coordination and fluency between your hands an...
Zoro-Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle
The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle by Zoro is the first book dedicated exclusively to learning about and playing the half-time shuffle. Complete with historical analysi...
Agostinelli-Crazy Hands Snare Drum Accents
Crazy Hands Snare Drum Accents by Mark Agostinelli drills you and challenges you on accents and at the same time it uses crazy hand configurations, adding to the challenge and...
Ramsay/Dawson-Drummer's Complete Vocabulary (Online Audio Access Included)
Alan Dawson was a legendary drummer and educator, known for his work with the top artists in jazz as well as for his 18-year association with Berklee College of Music. This ne...
Karas-Tribute to Charley – 50 Rudimental Solos
As a former student of Wilcoxon, Sperie knows his style and approach firsthand. The 50 musically detailed snare drum solos feature classic rudimental drumming à la Wilc...
