The Modern Snare Drummer: Instrumental Tutor

The Modern Snare Drummer offers a collection of thirty-eight solos for the intermediate to advanced student of drumming. Designed to challenge both technical and reading skills these solos should be practiced regularly anddiligently to achieve the desired end result. Each of the solos is preceded by a Solo Analysis page containing a brief explanation of the solo's structure and highlights with an emphasis on the more difficult sections of thepiece. The Practice Measures on the same page are selected bars that may present a reading or execution challenge. It is suggested that you practice and master these before moving on to the solo. Solos are in a variety of timesignatures ranging from 2/4 to 12/8 including 5/4 5/8 and 7/8.

An invaluable reference guide for drummers of all genres this Snare Drum Rudiments Chart features the 40 international drum rudiments with a short description and the patten in drumnotation. The 40 Snare Drum Rudiments are essential playing for any drummer as they form the basis of more extended and complex patterns. From the Single Stroke Roll to the TripleRatamacue these are fundamental parts of modern drumming from rock to jazz and make an excellent inclusion to everyday practising. With the expansive folding design of the Snare Drum RudimentsChart the wealth of crucial information contained within is available practically and conveniently. The short description helps you to understand the rudiments while the notation tells you exactly how to play it. With40 rudiments the chart covers everything from basic to complex rolls single and multiple paradiddles flams and more complex permutations of these. Also included is a helpful diagrammatic image of a snare drum detailing itsanatomy as well as showing the two standard drum stick grips. The Snare Drum Rudiments Chart is packed with 40 fundamental snare drum patterns that are essential for drummers of any genreto know.

Inspired by Charley Wilcoxon's Modern Rudimental Swing Solos these 22 original snare drum solos were written for developing students as well as advanced drummers. Each solo combines rudiments with rhythmic phrasing in musical pieces that include: 40 PAS International Drum Rudiments; contemporary hybrid rudiments; interesting effects like crush rolls back sticking butt-end stabs and claw rolls; rudimental solos that swing; and more. Each solo is fun to play and helps to build technique!