General Percussion Method Books
Hammond-Percussion and Rhythm Workshop
Percussion and Rhythm Workshop is a collection exercises and lessons designed to improve solo and ensembles overall rhythmic sensibilities. The pattern solos and ensembles are...
McLeod-Scale Etudes-PERC
Scale Etudes is a presentation of progressive material which provides for various levels of individual proficiency. Because of its unique construction, it can be used for indi...
Payson/Christian-In the Studio
In the studio takes a look at the art of recording percussion from a performers point of view. The book shows how to prepare instruments, read studio charts and provides a swa...
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...
Lautzenheiser-Essential Elements for Band-Percussion Book 2 (Online Audio Included)
Essential Elements for Band Percussion Book 2 features: • Online Audio Access with more great play-along tracks, covering Exercises 1-55 and Individual Studies (pages...
Filz-Vocal Pecussion vol. 3: Beatboxing/Techno (CD)
The third volume of the "Vocal Percussion" series by Richard Filz also impresses with its versatility as accompaniment of A-Capella pieces and instrumental ensembles as well a...
Feldstein-New Band Method/Acc. 1
This book focuses on techniques associated with most orchestral percussion accessory instruments.
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.
Zollman-Whole Music Drumming level 1 (CD)
This volume is packed with materials and bound together with a methodology inspired by Edwin Gordon's music learning theory. The idea is that we teach according to the way we ...
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!...
Giot-Percussion in Four Seasons bk. 2: Winter
This is a collection of exercises to further the advancement of students. This book focuses on xylophone and snare drum duet exercises. A perfect book for hunkering down durin...
Lauren-Understanding Rhythm: A Guide to Reading Music
Whether you are just learning to read music, or you're an established player who wants to supplement your repertoire, this book will help you understand and execute the most c...
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.
Black/Houghton-Alfred's Kid's Drum Course (Book with CD)
Three irresistible drum experts-a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a friendly alligator-keep students' attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page ...
Morello-Rudimental Jazz (Book Only 2019 Edition)
Rudimental Jazz by Joe Morello was originally released in 1967. Seen as the precursor to his two most widely used instructional books – Master Studies and Master Studies...
Cook-Teaching Percussion Enhanced Third Edition
Cook's Teaching Percussion, which includes over seven hours of video footage, continues to set the standard in percussion instrument methods texts. Providing a comprehensive i...
Tunmer-Body Beats (Online Video Access)
Body Beats is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the world of body percussion with this fun and engaging resource from the Beat Goes On founder Ollie Tunmer. Build confid...
Chaffee-Linear Time Playing (Online Audio Access Included)
An introduction to linear time playing. The first section contains basic exercises for linear playing skills: voice coordination, dynamic balance, accenting, and more. The ...
Hochrainer-Cinellen - Grosse Trommel
Cinellen by Richard Hochrainer is a tool to thoroughly verse students in the intricate techniques used in cymbal, bass drum, triangle, tambourine and castanet playing.
Peters/Black-Cymbals : A Crash Course
Cymbals: A Crash Course is the most authoritative text ever published on the subject of selecting and playing cymbals, ranging in application from drumset playing to orchestra...
