ISBN 9781619119581.

This book and companion video are a comprehensive guide to playing the snare drum. The material teaches you how to read music notation, play and practice in time, and how to accelerate your progress at any grade level for symphonic and marching bands. Mission Summary Check Points have been strategically placed along the way, letting you know when to progress. With this book, drummers at any skill level can take their speed, clarity and power to higher levels than ever thought possible. More advanced players will enjoy the Delta section, which includes unique proven chop building exercises that are specifically designed to help increase hand speed, clarity, and power in all drumming aspects. The video also includes a special guest appearance and lesson from Scott Johnson, the renowned drum instructor for the 2012 World Champion Concord Blues Devils. Includes access to online video.

ISBN 9781682967690. 9 x 12 inches.

Seventeen solos from this educational master are included herein, from his most famous to some little known gems. Having the solos inside one cover makes the ideal festival book for the high school or middle school teacher. Nimble Fingers; The Versatilian; Rolling in Rhythm; Rudimental Jam; Paradiddle Johnnie; Rhythmania; Loosen Up; The Scotty; The New Downfall; Home Cookin'; Elyria Four Stroke; Battin' 'Em Out; Mr. Drummer; The Ohioan; Heating the Rudiments; Swinging the 26; The Lakewoodite.