General Percussion Method Books
Trevino-Co-Write (online audio included)
Co-Write by Ivan Trevino is a book for composing music and exploring creativity. It includes 15 musical ideas meant for musicians to explore, grow and make their own. The b...
Harrison-Drum Rudiments
Drum Rudiments by David Harrison is an invaluable reference guide for drummers of all genres. This chart features the 40 international drum rudiments with a short description ...
Butler-Mastering Sight-Reading for Keyboard Percussion
Mastering Sight-Reading for Keyboard Percussion is designed for any performance level. The exercises included can be utilized in a multitude of different methods to allow b...
Alfred's Kid's Drum Starter Pack (includes book/CD/instruments)
Alfred's Kid's Drum Course is the easiest method ever for kids ages 5 and up. From the makers of the number one best selling method for kids, this complete pack includes every...
Schinstine/Hoey-Drum Tunes (Vol. 1)-SD
William Schinstine and Fred Hoey have compiled a collection of easy solos, duets and ensembles for the elementary snare drummer.
Garner-First Year Percussionist
The First Year Percussionist by Ryan Gardner is designed to help students and teachers alike know how far the students should be developing in their first year of playing perc...
O'Reilly/Williams-Accent on Achievement Mallet Percussion and Timpani Book 2 (w/CD)
The Accent on Achievement series of method books by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams (Alfred Publishing) is one of the most popular series of method designed for use with begi...
Bolton-Instructions for the Tambourine
A critical edition of Thomas Bolton´s Instructions for the Tambourine (1800). It contains techniques like the "flamp", "semiflamp", "turn", etc. An essential book if you...
Whaley-Rhythm Reading for Drums Books 1 & 2
Rhythm Reading for Drums by Garwood Whaley combines book 1 and 2 of this innovative, popular method. It provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and underst...
Steinel-Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble: Drums level 1-2 (Online Audio Access))
Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior ...
Dale-Dale's Instructions for the Tambourine
A critical edition of Joseph Dale's Dale's Instructions for the Tambourine (1800). It explains techniques like the "shake", "round gingle", "staccato beat", "basse en son ha...
Harrison-Hal Leonard Rhythm and Counting (Online Audio Access Included)
This essential, practical handbook for mastering rhythm has been designed for students of any instrument or voice – providing them a comprehensive and systematic appr...
Glass-Music Alive's Percussion (book w/DVD)
Daniel Glass is an award-winning author, columnist, performer, bandleader, and clinician who offers students a comprehensive introduction to drums and percussion, from hand dr...
Belloni-Rhythm is the Cure (Online Video Access)
Rhythm is the Cure by Alessandra Belloni with online video (111 min.) will introduce the reader to the tambourine and folk dance tradition of Southern Italy, the Tarantella. S...
Feldstein/Black-Alfred's Drum Method Book 1 (Book with Online Video Access)
Alfred's Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 ...
Lautzenheiser-Essential Elements-Keyboard Percussion Book 2
The second book in the Essential Elements for Band series includes an easy to teach sight-reading system, logical sequence of skills, band arrangements, Dr. Tim parent ...
Bush-Master Hands
Master Hands by Doug Bush is a collection for any percussionist to improve their control, comfort, flow, and musical contrast when playing. This collection of intermediate ...
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...
Beach/Shutack-Power of Two, The (Audio Access Included)
This collection of 10 grade 1-2+ pieces for 4-5 players will improve the ensemble skills of developing percussionists. Each introduces a different genre of music that is acces...
Burstein/Hale-Modern Band Method-Drums Book 1 (Online Audio/Video Access Included)
The Modern Band Method series provides a guided lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and many popular songs by the biggest arti...
