The ultimate technical study of four-way independence based on Afro-Cuban rhythms. This detailed and methodical approach will develop four-limb coordination and expand rhythmic vocabulary. Understanding the clave and the relationship between eighth-note and triplet rhythms will aid in mastering the multiple and complex rhythms of Afro-Cuban styles. Learn More

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 excellent sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, and bass drum and cymbal technique, as well as 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. Learn More

This unique book is a state-of-the-art resource for developing total control of the 40 Percussive Arts Society rudiments with immediate results---and in a musical context. Each rudiment includes a collection of short exercises and solos, allowing the player to understand how each rudiment is put together and how it can be played in the most efficient and controlled manner utilizing the particular skills learned. The recordings include selected exercises with the rudiment solo and accompaniment for each, plus ten groove tracks for use with the exercises. For beginning to advanced players. Learn More

Africa is widely regarded as the birthplace of drumming. The powerful rhythms of this continent have influenced musicians all over the world. Drum Atlas: Africa gives you all the musical tools you need to incorporate African rhythms into your drumset playing. You'll learn traditional rhythms from each region of Africa, as well as modern styles that are popular in Africa today. One of the challenges with learning African music is translating the sounds of traditional percussion instruments to the modern drumset. This book makes the transition easy by showing you how to approximate the different percussion sounds using your drumset and, also, ways to augment your set by adding secondary percussion instruments for a wider range of sounds. You'll even learn how to collaborate with other drummers and percussionists to create authentic-sounding multi-drummer performances. This book is designed for intermediate to advanced drummers who are already familiar with musical notation and basic drumset technique. Whatever your musical style, you'll benefit from the rhythmic concepts and exercises contained here. The included CD demonstrates all the book's examples and compositions and also features duet parts for you to play along with. Learn More

This is the first book that deals with the necessary drum techniques and practices for today's music. With this 93-page book and 90-minute recording comes an eight-page pull-out chart of additional exercises. An outstanding value! Learn More

In this unique rhythm section workbook, 23 James Brown classics have been transcribed, broken down into individual lessons, and meticulously recreated on two hours of recordings. Featuring legendary grooves from the guitarists, bassists, and drummers who ignited the Godfather of Soul for over three decades (including Jabo Starks, Bernard Odum, Clyde Stubblefield, Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Nolen, Country Kellum, and more), this book will enlighten and challenge your soul. Learn More

A study of the language of Brazilian rhythms and song styles. Part I deals exclusively with Brazilian percussion instruments, with a description of each instrument and its rhythms, song styles, techniques, and applications. Part II addresses the drumset. Each rhythm is presented separately with background information, musical examples, and exercises. Learn More

Learn how to play the drums using a methodical progression of famous drum beats and fills played by some of the best drummers on some of the world's most famous songs that shaped modern music. This collection combines the entire three-level series of the On the Beaten Path Beginning Drumset Course---the acclaimed method that teaches you how to play drumset using carefully selected legendary beats from songs that shaped modern music. Level 1 starts you off with a wide selection of rock beats and fills by drummers including John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Tré Cool (Green Day), Dave Grohl (Nirvana), and many more. Level 2 expands your vocabulary with dozens of blues and jazz beats and fills by drummers including Steve Jordan (The Blues Brothers), Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan), Max Roach (Miles Davis), Buddy Rich, and many more, that will unlock coordination and syncopation skills that every drummer must master. Level 3 fortifies your drumming knowledge with reggae, country, funk, and Latin beats by legendary drummers including Carlton Barrett (Bob Marley), Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste (The Meters), Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Neil Peart (Rush), and many more, plus you'll learn additional concepts like time and tempo manipulation, other time signatures, and a ton of key drumming tools. The enclosed DVD-ROM includes over 4.5 hours of video demonstrations covering every line of music in the book, plus 142 MP3 audio tracks of every legendary beat and fill. By the time you complete the On the Beaten Path: Beginning Drumset Course Complete, you'll understand all the essentials of being a good drummer from reading and writing music to playing with healthy technique to keep you drumming for a lifetime---along with a well-rounded vocabulary of over 140 famous beats and fills that you can use to create your own music to start playing in bands. Learn More

Designed to assist you in developing a real-world vocabulary of drum fills as played by top professional drummers in every style, Filling in the Grooves by Jim Toscano covers all the fills drummers ask about: odd groupings, filling over the barline, hand-foot combinations, double-bass fills, groupings, stylistic fills, and much more. In addition, the book dissects legendary fills played by the giants of the drums, including Billy Cobham, Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd, Gavin Harrison, Neil Peart, Simon Phillips, Jeff Porcaro, Tony Williams and more. Included are downloadable digital files containing nine play-along tracks and audio and video demonstrations of nearly every example in the book. Learn More