Etudes for Performance & Sight Reading-Rhythmic Compositions consists of three books - each dedicated to various difficulty levels as defined by SmartMusic guidelines. This book covers SmartMusic levels 1-4 (easy) with 30 snare drum etudes for each level.Though the etudes are perfect for sight-reading they also stand up on their own and can be utilized as individual musical performance pieces.

Alfred???s new Kid???s Drum Course is a fun method that teaches you to play rhythms and songs on a variety of drums and sound sources including many simple inexpensive objects found around your home. With an accompanying CD that always lets you hear how the music should sound each lesson on every colourful page is explained in plain language that???s easy to understand. You???ll learn from three irresistible drum experts a clever classical dog one cool cat and a friendly alligator. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what???s important on each page and help you learn by making music fun!Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course even if they???ve never had any musical training themselves. Plus you can play along with the great-sounding accompaniments on the enclosed CD and feel like you???re performing with a real band! Now get ready to take your first best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment.This fun colourful and easy-to-use method is beautifully illustrated and has been written by Dave Black and Steve Houghton. Book 1 is for beginner to elementary level.

Mastering the Snare Drum is a comprehensive method developed over many years of teaching and playing incorporating both traditional and modern techniques. The book includes extensive commentary on the music and techniques in eachlesson making it an exceptional choice for self-study. Current and past lesson reviews also make this book easy to use when studying with a teacher. This method was designed to guide the student swiftly through a variety ofconcepts to prevent boredom. Still it thoroughly covers all aspects of playing the snare drum and techniques used in classical music rock jazz and more. Beginning with the operation and tuning of the drum and progressing to allfacets of technique this book will provide a wide array of material for all learners. Includes access to online audio.

A Simple Approach. Par MAT MARUCCI. The drum rudiments are the language of drummers. They are to us what scales and chords are to the other instruments. Understanding the rudiments allows the drummer to communicate with other drummers and also have the ability to interpret terminology and rhythms that are so often seen in music and music publications. This book is designed for drummers of all levels who would like knowledge of the snare drum rudiments but haven't had the advantage of studying them formally. It is a quick, simple approach that can be learned by any drummer who can do single strokes and double strokes (strokes using the stick rebound). While this method is not meant to be a substitute for the traditional way of learning the drum rudiments, which I totally recommend, one of the advantages of it is that it is a fast, easy alternate method that will give an understanding of the how the rudiments are played and should sound. If nothing else, this book will improve the drummer's overall technique and playing. After studying the approach described, it will be an easy transition to take the study of the rudiments further learning to play them in the traditional way and apply them to the drumset. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Technic / Méthode / Caisse Claire

This chart contains the 26 original drum rudiments written out in an easy read format. Accompanying CD includes all rudiments recorded so students can hear exactly how they are to be played. This rudiment chart is great for dailywarm-ups and also an excellent reference for intermediate and advanced players; it can be used as a supplement to every drum method book. Use the material presented to review for solo and ensemble contests. Also helps developstick control speed and coordination.