Basic Library
This innovative, practical approach to playing the drumset captures students' interest from the first lesson, when they play an actual beat! All of the beats presented can be used in an actual performance situation. The book is divided into two sections - Rock and Jazz. Each section covers the use of hi-hat, ride cymbal, snare drum and bass drum. With the help of the CD recording, the student can follow the book while hearing each of the beats played. It also includes three actual arrangements, two in a rock style, the other in jazz, allowing the drummer to have the experience of actually playing with a group!

This fun full-color method, geared towards elementary level students, allows students to play songs on the drumset right away. This book provides drum models, coordination and drum fill exercises, rudiments and performance tips. The DVD, also a terrific teaching resource, provides a step-by-step approach through each of the fundamental concepts. It includes many examples, all of the songs contained in the book and is a great aid for the visual learner.

Alfred's Rock Ed.: Classic Rock Guitar Vol. 1 teaches drum parts to three seminal rock songs, and directly corresponds to the guitar, bass, and keyboard editions. Crafted from the standpoint of group rather than individual instruction, this series will teach beginning and intermediate musicians to perform together in a rock band, instead of alone in a basement. Included are the drum parts, the full score, in-depth lessons for each song, a CD-ROM with sound-alike and minus-drum MP3s for practice, as well as instructional MP3s that correspond with song lessons. Also included is our exclusive TNT 2 Custom Mix software that lets you alter the instrument and vocal mix, slow down tracks, loop sections for practice, and even change keys (perfect for vocal practice)! Titles include Communication Breakdown (Led Zeppelin), Gimme Some Lovin' (The Spencer Davis Group), and Money (Pink Floyd).

Award-winning jazz educator Caleb Chapman and multi-Grammy-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin have created a highly effective approach to jazz articulation. Step by step, this book details Caleb Chapman's proven approach to mastering the fundamentals of jazz articulation, phrasing, and interpretation. Inside each book are 17 units with 14 exciting, original compositions by Jeff Coffin, carefully designed to reinforce these concepts. The included CD has both demo and play-along tracks featuring a world-class quartet of Jeff Coffin (tenor sax), Victor Wooten (bass), Roy "Futureman" Wooten (drums), and Chris Walters (piano). Book/CD packs are available for C, Bb, Eb and Bass Clef instruments and Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums and a Teacher's Edition. The Teacher's Edition includes all the student information plus answer keys and additional teaching suggestions. Designed to be used with jazz ensembles, combos, in private lessons, or in a classroom setting, this method makes approaching jazz articulation easy and fun. When students follow the explanations, do lots of listening, play along, and practice what they have heard, they will become articulate jazz musicians. A solid foundation for any jazz group or player!

With Big Band Drumming at First Sight, Steve Fidyk offers a comprehensive approach to improve sight-reading skills in a big band setting. With advice on how to accompany different musical forms and playing styles, Fidyk gives detailed information that will strengthen your ability to recognize band figures and beat patterns quickly and easily. The companion play-along MP3 CD features 10 arrangements of varying style with beat and figure examples extracted from each score that are "looped" or repeated several times for thorough study. Big Band Drumming at First Sight will be an invaluable tool in helping you to become a better sight-reader! Read, listen, study, and learn through Steve's experience on what it takes to look at a drumset part once, and know how to deliver the musical goods with confidence!

Chop-Monster is a jazz language tutor that teaches young players how to improvise in an ensemble setting, and enjoy it from the very first day! Each new concept is easily covered in 10-15 minutes of rehearsal time, utilizing a call-and-response Compact Disc. "Chop Monster Challenges" are provided for more advanced students. In addition, the student books include correlated jazz ensemble charts with open solo sections that are ideal for concert performance. Level 1 is appropriate for junior high ensembles, or for ensembles of any age with novice improvisors. Level 1 matches the recommended Level 1 scope and sequence in MENC/IAJE's "Teaching Jazz" curriculum guide.

Eight years in the making, this "prequel" to The Commandments of R&B Drumming delves into the rhythm and blues of the 1940s and '50s, an incredible musical era when shuffles ruled the airwaves and modern groove playing was in its infancy. Written by Zoro and Daniel Glass, drummer for the Royal Crown Revue, this book is loaded with history, photos, graphics, exercises, and transcriptions, and includes the most comprehensive guide to shuffle playing ever written.?This book/CD package is well researched, clear in its goals, and enlightening and inspiring in its approach. Keep this one on your bottom shelf; you?re going to want to return to it again and again." -Modern Drummer"Simply put, this is an essential requirement for every drummer?s library."-Drummer"I am so impressed with what Daniel and Zoro have done to secure the heritage of the modern drum set.The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming is a must?every inspired drummer needs to experience and learn from this masterpiece. The book will take you on a journey through our history?and knowing where we came from will assist us in our vision for the future! Thank you both for your hard work, so that generations ahead of us can forever enjoy this magical era!"Dom FamularoDrumming's Global Ambassador"In the modern era of R&B drumming, there aren't too many drummers more qualified than both Zoro and Daniel Glass who could have tackled this subject matter with as much passion as these gentlemen have . . . Anyone wanting to delve into the roots of modern Hip Hop and R&B will want to look no further than this resource; it's excellent in every regard."-DrumScene

A new comprehensive publication by the open-handed playing specialist, Claus Hessler! Here you can find everything a contemporary drummer needs to be able to play today. Claus teaches you new rhythmic skills that facilitate greater security and musical freedom. Whether you play rock, pop, funk, Latin, jazz, Afro-Cuban or second line music, the high-quality MP3 CD enables you to practice every exercise in every style in three different tempos. Material galore!

From the Drum Atlas Series, this book teaches you basic Brazilian beats and ways to create variety through sticking patterns, accents and the use of brushes. The importance of drumming in Brazilian culture is explored, including celebrations such as Carnaval and the various cultural influences that made Brazilian drumming possible. Comes with a CD which features everything in the book, performed with a full Brazilian-style band.

From the Drum Atlas Series, this book teaches you rhythms and techniques to play in the Cuban clave style. Examples of playing solos and fills, along with adapting traditional conga rhythms to the total drum set are explored in depth. Comes with a CD which features everything in the book, performed with a full Cuban-style band.