This book starts with an introduction to the parts of the drumset, sticking techniques, snare drum rudiments, accents, dynamics and reading drumset music. Techniques that develop ideal coordination for playing drumbeats are explained in a fun, step-by-step manner, so that by the end of the book you can play drum fills, sixteenth-note bass drum beats and dotted-eighth-note rhythms. Students, teachers and self- taught players alike will enjoy this thorough, easy-to-use method.