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Alfred’s Drum Method book combines books one and two and has been designed to provide the student and teacher with a comprehensive method to assist the student in becoming a well-rounded percussionist. Learn drum care, drum tuning, stick and drumhead selection, as well as rudimental style, corps style (by Jay Wanamaker), and orchestral style playing fundamentals. Each page is designed as a complete lesson with materials combined at the end of each lesson in a logical musical solo passage. Special exclusive bonus features of Alfred’s Drum Method, Complete include the Vic Firth poster of the P.A.S. International Drum Rudiments and SmartMusic availability.

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This full deck of real playing cards provides a unique way to familiarize yourself with drum rudiments. The deck is divided into four suits, each representing a different rudimental family: Roll Rudiments, Diddle Rudiments, Flam Rudiments, and Drag Rudiments. Four Jokers are included as well, each containing a brief history of the Standard 26 American Drum Rudiments, the PAS International Drum Rudiments, Hybrid Drum Rudiments, and suggestions on how to practice them.

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A revolutionary addition to drum education, this DVD presents the method created and used by internationally-acclaimed drummer Benny Greb to develop his awe-inspiring creativity, musicality and technique. It features explanations and demonstrations of how Greb’s 24-character « rhythmic alphabet » can be used to develop timing, technique, dynamic control and speed – even the traditional drum rudiments – covering hands and feet, with and without a practice pad, and the full drumset. Also includes a comprehensive archive of printable PDF charts and exercises, additional drum solos, performances with percussionist Pete Lockett and the Benny Greb Brass Band and more. Running time: 3 hours, 12 minutes.

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Music Thoery Books Job Lot of 4- AB Guide, Rudiments of Music Theory In Practice and Questions and Exercises

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With each volume dedicated to a different difficulty level, the Principal Percussion Series Easy Level – Rudimental Etudes and Warm-Ups Covering All 40 Rudiments is part of a set of three books containing snare drum etudes written for each of the 40 rudiments. As a prelude to each etude, there are warm-ups dedicated to the development and mastering of the rudiment it precedes. The overall idea is to have both a technical (the warm-ups) and a musical (the etudes) approach to each of the rudiments. The end result should not only be a mastering of each rudiment, but an applied musicality most often ignored when playing or practicing the rudiments for rudiment’s sake.

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