Musical Studies for the intermediate Snare Drummer - 32 pages, etudes, intermediate to advance
This collection of musical pieces will increase technical facility and develop musicianship. It includes the extensive use of dynamic marks, changing meters, drags, flams, and rolls.
Internationally acclaimed by today's leading teachers, this book is designed for the beginner of any age. This method provides a complete introduction to drumming for private lesson or classroom us. Play-along Audio Access online
Rhythm Reading for Drums Books 1 & 2 - 96 pages.; rhythmic reading exercises for Snare Drum from easy to advanced; New edition of volumes 1 and 2 now in one volume; Text engl.
This publication combines book 1 and 2 of this innovative, popular method. It provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning-intermediate percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot-taping indications are introduced on each page in 8-measure studies followed by a short solo serving as a page summary and motivational tool for students. Volume 2 continues: adding flams, drags, roll studies, syncopation, and 8th & 16th note triplets. Both books conclude with a graduation solo suitable for concert performance. Book 2 also includes a graduation duet and technique builders to develop strength, flexibility and control. Great as a band-method supplement or stand-alone method.
Rhythmic Patterns of Contemporary Music - 78 pages, etudes odd meters, intermediate to advanced
This advanced snare drum method introduces the revolutionary changes in compositional techniques brought about during the 20th century. The book is divided into 6 sections, each dealing with a specific rhythmic device. Within each section, studies are graduated according to difficulty and provide solo etudes suitable for recitals, auditions or examinations. All of the rhythmic techniques contained in this work may be found in the standard repertoire of the 20th century.
A collection of musically challenging solos and duets. Solos include idiomatic techniques that explore a variety of sound possibilities on snare drum and multiple drums for the intermediate to advanced performer.