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.

Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains a systematic course for the beginner and is a great value to the teacher and professional who wishes to increase his knowledge of rudiments. In additionto the elementary principles of music there are 83 lessons of exercises and rudiments 21 reading exercises 10 exercises employing rudiments and advanced rhythmic studies. Mr. Rich's ability and genius in the drum world makethis book one of the landmarks of drum literature.

Snare Force One and accompanying 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 atany 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 theirspeed 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 increasehand 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.