Alfred Publishing

This book of traditional and new religious music presents a concise step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of music study through the use of religious music. It can also be used with THE CONTEMPORA...

This is a valuable collection of practical and original modulations where a bridge is needed between two compositions which are written in different keys. Each example is 2 to 4 measures in length, an...

It's About Time is the answer to statements you hear such as don't rush, don't drag, and play in the pocket. The most important element in playing the drums is your time and feel. The exercises and pr...

This diverse collection of drum charts comes with a Online Audio of accompaniments recorded both with drums for demonstration and without drums for playing along, and includes analyses and performance...

The Total Blues Drummer is an exciting journey through the diverse world of blues drumming. It covers many of the styles that make blues drumming so rewarding-from the blues sounds of Chicago, Memphis...

This book covers all the basics! Topics include an overview of the history and theory of drums/percussion instruments, advice for buying, tuning, and maintaining drums, basic music notation, time sign...

This guide covers all percussion instruments, in styles ranging from classical to marching band. Aimed at music students, conductors, and composers, it offers essential information about each instrume...

The purpose of this book is to concentrate on two important areas of jazz drumming: Reading and Interpretation. The book suggests ideas for fill-ins and related techniques, but is mainly made up of re...

Beats, breaks, fills - basic to spectacular. Prepares the drummer to play with a rock band. Great for beginners, teachers and professionals.

Written in two volumes, these books include 2- and 4- bar rock and jazz-rock beats designed for the modern drummer. Both books are designed to develop the drummer's skill in coordinating their hands a...

Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1 (of 2) is the ideal teaching tool to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. This best-selling book contains 80 pages of ex...

Originally published in 1933, this book has become a classic to all snare drum teachers concerned with developing their students' reading skills. This revised edition omits out-of-date pages while kee...

Learn to rock on the drums! Get the right gear and proper grips, read music, take advantage of practice tips, and build technique and strength. An informative section outlines essential information no...

Diese umfassende Schlagzeugschule verfolgt einen praktischen Ansatz. Bereits die erste Lektion beginnt mit dem Spielen eines Rhythmus. Das Buch ist in zwei Abschnitte unterteilt: Rock und Jazz. Jeder...

A comprehensive method that first teaches music reading, then explores many of the most common syncopated rhythms of modern popular music. Includes practice tips, rhythm exercises, beginning music the...

Drumset Independence & Syncopation is a unique method that integrates independent coordination and the use of syncopated rhythms on the drumset. It explores the most common syncopated rhythms found in...

This is the new official rudiment list as adopted by the Percussive Arts Society. A recording performed by World Champion Snare Drummer, Rob Carson, is included.

The rock-solid approach to rock-solid drumming. Starting with how to set up and tune the drumset, hold and use the sticks, and coordinate your hands and feet, this easy, step-by-step approach will gui...

The rock-solid approach to rock-solid drumming. Starting with how to set up and tune the drumset, hold and use the sticks, and coordinate your hands and feet, this easy, step-by-step approach will gui...

Alfred's Drum Method has been combined with a pair of sticks and a practice pad to make the ultimate starter kit for aspiring drummers.

Includes: Daily warm-ups for hands and feet, two complete 30-day exercise routines, exercises on the snare and the complete drumset, lessens in hand and foot technique, reading music clearly explained...

If you dream of having a career as a professional drummer, then this book is for you! National Guitar Workshop teacher, recording artist and professional drummer Pete Sweeney offers advice on playing...

Jost Nickel's Fill Book offers drummers a step-by-step approach to playing and creating drum fills. Exploring different subdivisions and rhythmic concepts, the book presents the essential theory behin...

Hundreds of useful Backbeats for The Drumset

Learn everything from how to buy a drumset and hold the sticks to playing basic beats and fills in a variety of styles.