- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Mel Bay Publications; PAP/COM edition (July 23, 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0786630078
- ISBN-13: 978-0786630073
Intended for the beginning drum student, this book contains many
essential reading and playing skills for the snare and drumset. These
studies are integrated in a logical, sequential order. For example, a
new rhythm is introduced and studied on the snare drum, then later
applied as a beat and then a fill. The same rhythm will appear later in
the book for review and then in one of the play-along tunes. This way
each concept is reinforced and utilized in different ways. Because of
the need to stress the importance of dynamics and their role in the
proper execution of playing a piece, dynamic markings are included in
many of the snare drum exercises. The author has gone to extreme
measures to provide a fun and humorous way of learning to play drums
while at the same time implementing the fundamental tools necessary to
be a proficient musician. The companion CD presents eight play-along
tunes with and without the drums.
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