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 qu...

This book comprises my personal exercises. These exercises were never meant to be a book. I wrote them for my personal practice routine. But, of all the books I have worked from, and I went through practically the whole drum set repertoire, I can say that these exercises have helped me develop and hone my coordination on the drum set as much or more than any other. If done diligently according to the beginning instructions, I guarantee these exercises will help any drummer using them.

This book is designed for the drummer who has had some experience playing other styles of music but has a desire to learn some techniques and styles of jazz. It is assumed the reader has a knowledge of notes, measures or bars, time signatures, musical notation, and drum notation. A knowledge of the drum rudiments is also desirable. Though the book is meant as an overview to teach basic and essential jazz techniques, it will take someone who is willing to put in the time and practice from b...

All drummers, from the very beginner to the working professional, will at one time or another experience certain 'gaps' in their education or drum knowledge. Drumming Facts, Tips and Warm-Ups is a book written to fill-in these 'gaps'. It is not a book filled with exercises but one filled with information that all drummers inevitably seek out.This book gives the drummer advice about everything from tensioning and tuning the drums, selecting drumsticks, drumheads and cymbals to playi...

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 each lesson, 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 of concepts to prevent boredom. St...

This book will explain and illustrate the majority of finger techniques which can be combined into various finger systems. It starts with the most basic fundamentals and takes the reader through a logical pyramiding progression of techniques leading to the development of the ability to use the fingers to assist in multiple strokes and/or to maintain a constant, almost perpetual motion with each hand.

This is a comprehensive presentation of hundreds of snare drum studies addressing such technical issues as single and double stroke combinations; sixteenth and triplet combinations; open and closed roll progressions; combinations in ¾ time; closed rolls; flams and triplets; and much more. This book contains practice etudes and studies which will enhance the technical flexibility and independence of any drummer.