Snare Drum Method Books

Delecluse-Initium 4

The Initium Series contains etudes that are designed to reinforce rhythmic structures and accuracy for the percussionist. Each volume contains material that will challenge pe... 

Burnes/Malin-Practical Method for Developing Finger Control

A practical method of developing finger control for snare drum technique. 

Fink-Sight Reading and Audition Etudes

Sight Reading Etudes are one page etudes, each in a different meter, with distinctive problems of rhythm, dynamics and technique. They can be read at sight and are good materi... 

Ceroli-Speed and Endurance Studies

This book contains exercises designed to help build stamina and strength. The exercises in this book will serve the drummer well, and help keep his/her hands in great shape. D... 

Beck-Ten Intermediate Snare Drum Solos

10 Intermediate Snare Drum Solos by John Beck is a collection designed with two purposes in mind. One is to provide the intermediate snare drummer with musical solos th... 

LeFevre-20 Etudes for Snare Drum

The twenty studies in this album should be worked at in parallel with traditional snare drum and drum methods. They are supplementary to work on technique and interpretation. ... 

Wilcoxon-Junior Drummer

Step by Step, the fundamentals presented in "The Junior Drummer" unfold into a complete series of interesting preparatory studies and solos for the young percussionist. Wilcox... 

Firth-Snare Drum Method (Bk 1)

This book has been conceived and written with the following goal in mind: to develop a "musical" snare drummer in the classical and traditional sense of the word. Included in ... 

Various-Ziggadabuzz (Book Only)

A potpourri of 15 solos from easy to extremely advanced. Each solo features an exercises section to help master the more intense material. This collection was compiled by some... 

Whaley-Basics in Rhythm

Internationally acclaimed by today's leading teachers, Basic in Rhythm is a comprehensive collection of rhythm exercises for all instruments or voice in individual or group in... 

Knauer-Kleine Trommelschule

A look into the world of the snare drum. This method provides a solid foundation and perspective of the snare drum within many musical contexts. 

Stone-Military Drum Beats

This booklet is written in answer to a widespread demand from drum corps drummers for drum beatings, written along traditional rudimental lines, yet scored for modern drum cor... 

Bellson-Drum Primer

Bellson's drum primer is designed to give the begining drummer an introduction to his instrument, to basic technique and to general musicianship. It serves as a preperation fo... 

Pratt-26 Traditional American Drumming Rudiments

John S. Pratt's book entitled The 26 Traditional American Drumming Rudiments is a great teaching guide for those wanting to learn and enhance their knowledge of traditional Am... 

Rothman-Roll Control

Approached from a technical viewpoint, Joel Rothman's Roll Control shows a specialized group of exercises that will enable you to play open and closed rolls with pre... 

Perkins-Logical Approach to Snare Drum Vol. 1

A step-by-step approach to rhythmic notation and snare drum fundamentals featuring the first 12 Rhythmic Alphabet Patterns of the unique Rhythmic Alphabet System. Also covered... 

Delecluse-Initium 2

The Initium Series contains etudes that are designed to reinforce rhythmic structures and accuracy for the percussionist. Each volume contains material that will challenge pe... 

Keown-Mastering the Rudiments

A step-by-step method for the learning and mastering of the 40 PAS rudiments for snare drum. Alan Keown take you through a 28 week crash course that will have you playing the ... 

Baker-15 Progressive Snare Drum Solos

15 Progressive Snare Drum Solos was written to provide solo concert snare drum repertoire for beginning & intermediate students. Each solo includes a brief overview with a lis... 

Macarez-Stickin' Stock

These studies are intended for quite advanced pupils, so that they become familiar with the difficulties that are generally encountered in the snare drum's classical repertoir...