Snare Drum Method Books

Capozzoli-Rudimental Practice Guide

Cappozzoli's Rudimental Practice Guide contains over thirty rudiments and a copy of the Downfall of Paris. 

Knauer-Praktische Schule fur Kleine Trommel

Praktische Schule fur Kleine Trommel by Heinrich Knauer is a German language method that takes an extremely musical look into the world of the snare drum. A wealth of material... 

Bartlett-50 Short Pieces for Snare Drum

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... 

Chauviere-Tambour la Caisse Claire

This method contains numerous style studies that will prove to be beneficial to the intermediate snare drummer. Joel Chauviere includes many styles that will be encountered by... 

Harr-Drum Method (Bk 1)

This best-selling instruction book was developed to meet the needs of the young student aspiring to become a drummer in the school band or orchestra. Book 1 spans 52 lessons a... 

Delecluse-Studio'M, volume 2 (ten etudes for SD)

These studies deal with rhythm and rhythmic phrasing, and have been inspires by figures from standard orchestral works. 

Hans-Rudimental Drum Solos

Rudimental Drum Solos for the Marching Snare Drummer by Ben Hans provides the advancing percussionist exciting solo material in the rudimental style. Meant as a study f... 

Buggert-Rubank Intermediate Method for Drums

A follow-up course for individual or like-instrument class instruction. 

Olmstead-Snare Drum Roll and Rudiment Interpretation

Snare Drum Roll and Rudiment Interpretation by Gary Olmstead allow you to learn to control your rolls at a high level. This method will have you in control of every facet of y... 

McMillan-20th Century Orchestral Snare Drum Studies

20th Century Orchestral Snare Drum Studies mark a new departure in percussion literature. Now, for the first time, students can develop an understanding of the rhythmic techni... 

Moore-Art of Drumming

This method provides a solid foundation in the rudimental style of drumming. Expert rudimental drummer J. Burns Moore guides you through the process of becoming a master snare... 

Bartlett-20 Short Solos for Snare Drum

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... 

Schinstine-Adventures in Solo Drumming

"Adventures in Solo Drumming" consists of twenty snare drum solos. Each number has been dedicated to an outstanding percussionist who in one way or another influenced my percu... 

Hans-40 Intermediate Snare Drum Solos

This book provides the advancing percussionist with interesting solo material in all musical styles. It is designed as a lesson supplement, or as performance material for reci... 

Harr-Drum Method (Bk 2)

This best-selling instruction book was developed to meet the needs of the young student aspiring to become a drummer in the school band or orchestra. Book 1 spans 52 lessons a... 

Feldstein/Black-Alfred's Drum Method Book 2 (Book Only)

Alfred's Drum Method is the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 2 is much more than just a sna... 

Burns/Feldstein-Intermediate Drum Method

A complete drum method containing the elementary principles of music and an introduction to bass drum and cymbals. 

Macarez-Snare System-20 Etudes Vol. 2

These studies are the fruit of my own experience of snare-drum technique. Some of them are inspired by the symphonic repertoire, others by the rhythmic or technical difficulti... 

Britton-Creative Approach (Bk 1)

The purpose of this book is to give the beginning student a foundation on secure, relaxed technique with a high degree of reading skill and basic musicianship. The exercises a... 

Fink-Studies for Snare Drum Vol 5 : The Roll

"Studies for Snare Drum" is a comprehensive look at the world of the snare drum. In Volume 1 the student is acquainted with elementary playing techniques, being taught to g...