Drum Set Method Books
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.
Bellson-Odd Time Reading Text
Now a standard in music education literature, this in-depth study takes the fear out of playing in time signatures other than 4/4. In a methodical manner, this book aids in ro...
Tantchev-Playing Drumset 1
"Playing Drum Set I" is a basic drum set technique study that covers the following topics. Etudes for Snare and Bass Drum Common Rock Grooves 3\4 5\4 7\4...
Rothman-Left Hand Rock Breaks
"Left Hand Rock Breaks" is a companion book to Joel Rothman's "Left Hand Solos" . Both books demonstrate ideas for practical use of the left hand within the framework of break...
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...
Rothman-Country Drumming
Joel Rothman's Country Drumming will show you all the beats necessary to drum with the right feel: 'country style'. This is a great and very focused book for all drumm...
Rothman-Incredibly Fantastic Jazz Drum Book
The Incredibly Fantastic Jazz Drum Book by Joel Rothman is concerned with aiding the drummer in developing practical facility in the area of snare-bass coordination f...
Bartlett-20 Short Solos for Drum Kit
Keith Bartlett begins all sections in each book with a short note of advice for the student which is both informative and fun. Musical terms and expressions are introduced thr...
McFarland-Creative Drumming in 5/4 Time
Contains 180 original ideas for drum set and 5\4 time. All of the patterns are scored for Cymbal\Bass\Snare.
Rothman-Rudiments Around the Drums
Rudiments Around the Drums (revised edition) by Joel Rothman expands the potential use of selected rudiments by showing their employment around the drums. The basic rhythmic p...
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...
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-Dynamic Control
It takes a lot of control to play dynamics but Joel Rothman's Dynamic Control will prepare you for reading and playing dynamics at all levels. For intermediate player...
Morton-Mel Bay's Easiest Drum Set Book
This book was written with the novice percussionist in mind. No previous musical experience is required to constructively make your way through this self-instruction course. B...
Flores-Independence for the Beginner Vol 1
The exercises in this book are designed to lead the student to more more complicated contrapuntal rhythms. All of the variations are based upon a basic jazz ride pattern.
Morton-Hot Drum Grooves Made Easy: Large Print Edition
Hot Drum Groove Made Easy by James Morton is a comprehensive 96-page large print perfect-bound book containing 138 all time favorite drum grooves. This book is perfect...
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...
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...
Mansfield-1001 Drum Grooves
Steve Mansfield's 1001 Drum Grooves - The Complete Resource for Every Drummer presents 1,001 drumset beats played in a variety of musical styles, past and present. It's...
