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Fred Albright-Contemporary Studies for Snare Drum
This book contains supplementary studies at an advanced level which are expressively prepaired to improve sight reading ability and technique. This book is geared towards the percussionist already familiar with the rudiments of drumming.

Price: $12.95

Fred Albright-Contemporary Studies for Snare Drum


Elden"Buster" Bailey-Wrist Twisters Elden"Buster" Bailey-Wrist Twisters
A musicial approach to snare drumming. 132 pages. CD included. Keyboard Percussion Publications/Marimba Productions, inc.

Price: $25.00


John Beck-Flams, Ruffs, & Rolls for Snare Drum
A supplementary text that provides excellent technical studies dealing with snare drum rolls and embellishments. Meredith Music/Hal Leonard Pub.

Price: $8.95

John Beck-Flams, Ruffs, & Rolls for Snare Drum


Louis Bellson and Gil Breines-Odd Time Reading Text Louis Bellson and Gil Breines-Odd Time Reading Text
Now a standard in music education literature, this in-depth study takes the fear out of playing in time signatures other than 4/4. In a methodical manner, this book aids in rounding out any players rhythmic and reading vocabulary. Perfect for all players wanting to play odd times with ease.

Price: $18.95


Louis Bellson and Gil Breines-Modern Reading Text
This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians.

Price: $9.95

Louis Bellson and Gil Breines-Modern Reading Text


Roy Burns-Drum Method(Elementary Level) Roy Burns-Drum Method(Elementary Level)
A complete drum method containing the elementary principles of music and an introduction to snare drum. Elementary Level.

Price: $9.95


Roy Burns-Drum Method(Intermediate Level)
A complete drum method containing the elementary principles of music and an introduction to bass drum and cymbals. Intermediate Level.

Price: $11.95

Roy Burns-Drum Method(Intermediate Level)


Roy Burns and Lewis Malen-Developing Finger Control Roy Burns and Lewis Malen-Developing Finger Control
A practical method for developing finger control for snare drum technique.

Price: $6.50


Anthony J. Cirone-Master Technique Builders For Snare Drum
The actual daily practice routines used by professional symphonic and jazz drummers. The many variations of basic rudimental patterns make snare drum practice a joy.

Price: $9.95

Anthony J. Cirone-Master Technique Builders For Snare Drum


Anthony J. Cirone-The Orchestral Snare Drummer Anthony J. Cirone-The Orchestral Snare Drummer
A non-rudimental appraoch to the teaching of snare drum. Warner Bros. Publications.

Price: $9.95


Anthony Cirone-Portraits in Rhythm;50 Studies for Snare Drum
Warner Bros.

Price: $12.95

Anthony Cirone-Portraits in Rhythm;50 Studies for Snare Drum


Anthony J. Cirone-Portraits in Rhythm Complete Study Guide Anthony J. Cirone-Portraits in Rhythm Complete Study Guide
Observations and interpretations of the 50 snare drum etudes from the book Portraits in Rhythm. LIST PRICE: $19.95. OUR PRICE: $17.99 Warner Bros. Publishers.

Price: $17.99


Anthony J. Cirone-Simple Steps to Snare Drum
For the beginning percussionist, expert instruction in the rudiments of snare drum. Detail oriented, teaching the specific skills for the instrument. Warner Bros. Publications.

Price: $6.95

Anthony J. Cirone-Simple Steps to Snare Drum


Frank Colonnato-Inner Rhythms;Modern Studies for Snare Drum Frank Colonnato-Inner Rhythms;Modern Studies for Snare Drum
This book is an intermediate to advanced book that includes studies using common time, odd times, polyrhythms, shifting meters, and a full range of dynamics. Hal Leonard Publications.47 pages.

Price: $7.95


Frank Derrick-Focus on Technique for Drummers
This excellent book was designed to give players a cincise approach to improving technique by examining specific areas such as singles, doubles, multiples, paradiddles, and flams. It includes a 20 minute drill, a chapter on feet development, and much more. Hal Leonard Pub.

Price: $7.95

Frank Derrick-Focus on Technique for Drummers


Sandy Feldstein/Dave Black-Alfred's Drum Method; Book 1(With DVD) Sandy Feldstein/Dave Black-Alfred's Drum Method; Book 1(With DVD)
This book/DVD set contains 80 pages of instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, bass drum and cymbal techniques, reading studies, 23 solos, and much more. Alfred Publishers.

Price: $19.99


Sandy Feldstein/Dave Black-Alfred's Drum Method; Book 2(With DVD)
This book/DVD set covers rudimental studies, musical forms, solos, duets, accessory instruments, multiple percussion techniques, and much more. Alfred Publishers.

Price: $19.99

Sandy Feldstein/Dave Black-Alfred's Drum Method; Book 2(With DVD)


Vic Firth-Snare Drum Method-Book 1 Vic Firth-Snare Drum Method-Book 1
Elementary method. Carl Fischer Pub.

Price: $7.95


Vic Firth-Snare Drum Method-Book 2
Intermediate method. Carl Fischer Pub.

Price: $8.95

Vic Firth-Snare Drum Method-Book 2


Vic Firth-Solo Snare Drummer Vic Firth-Solo Snare Drummer
Carl Fischer Pub.

Price: $10.50


C.E.Gardner-Progressive Studies for the Snare Drum-Book 3-Advanced
Carl Fischer Publishers.

Price: $8.95

C.E.Gardner-Progressive Studies for the Snare Drum-Book 3-Advanced


Seth Goldberg-My First Snare Drum Seth Goldberg-My First Snare Drum
A great first snare book. Carl Fischer Publishers.

Price: $6.95


Morris Goldenberg-Snare Drum for Beginners
Contains solos and duets for snare drum using the rudiments. Hal Leonard Publishers.

Price: $7.95

Morris Goldenberg-Snare Drum for Beginners


Morris Goldenberg-Modern School for Snare Drum Morris Goldenberg-Modern School for Snare Drum
This book of 54 progressive solos and duets makes performing easier! Part 1 offers well-graded exercises to improve playing skills, and Part 2 covers all percussion instruments, helping percussion groups develop an ensemble feeling. Includes orchestral examples from Bartok, Bernstein, Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and more.

Price: $12.95


Thom Hannum-A Percussionist's Guide to Check Patterns: Building a Fundamental Rhythmic Vocabulary (Book & CD)
An ideal book for private lessons, small group instruction or percussion ensemble rehearsals, A Percussionists Guide to Check Patterns focuses on mastering the essential basics of reading and controlling one-beat rhythmic patterns. It provides a systematic approach to sticking duple- and triplet-based rhythms that all beginning to advanced percussionists encounter in everyday music. All musical examples are written for non-pitched percussion, keyboards and drumset, and the step-by-step presentation is guaranteed to improve syncopation control and coordination. 104 pages Alfred Publishing. LIST PRICE: $19.95. OUR PRICE: $13.50.



Price: $13.50

Thom Hannum-A Percussionist's Guide to Check Patterns: Building a Fundamental Rhythmic Vocabulary (Book & CD)


Ben Hans-Rudimental Drum Solos for the Marching Snare Drummer Ben Hans-Rudimental Drum Solos for the Marching Snare Drummer
Rudimental Drum Solos for the Marching Snare Drummer provides the advancing percussionist exciting solo material in the rudimental style. Meant as a study for developing the rudiments in a musical manner, it is designed as a progressive lesson supplement and as performance material for recitals, contests, and solo competitions. Includes: more...solos featuring N.A.R.D., P.A.S., and hybrid drum rudiments; warm-up exercises; suggested stickings, dynamics, and articulations; a music glossary; and more.Softcover. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.



Price: $12.95


Haskell W. Harr-Drum Method for Band and Orchestra-Book 1
This classic book is back in print and has been used by billions of drummers for many years. Perfect for learning how to read drum music and prepares a student for playing in a school band. Hal Leonard.

Price: $9.95

Haskell W. Harr-Drum Method for Band and Orchestra-Book 1


Haskell W. Harr-Drum Method for Band and Orchestra-Book 2 Haskell W. Harr-Drum Method for Band and Orchestra-Book 2
This classic book is back in print and has been used by billions of drummers for many years. Perfect for learning how to read drum music, introduces the rudiments, and prepares a student for playing in a school band. Hal Leonard.

Price: $9.95


Haskell W. Harr-Drum Method for Band and Orchestra-Book 1(CD Edition)
This classic book is back in print and has been used by billions of drummers for many years. Perfect for learning how to read drum music, introduces the rudiments, and prepares a student for playing in a school band. This edition includes a CD of Harr playing all the rudiments and many of the exercises in the book. Hal Leonard.

Price: $14.95

Haskell W. Harr-Drum Method for Band and Orchestra-Book 1(CD Edition)


Haskell W. Harr-Drum Method for Band and Orchestra-Book 2(CD Edition) Haskell W. Harr-Drum Method for Band and Orchestra-Book 2(CD Edition)
This classic book is back in print and has been used by billions of drummers for many years. Perfect for learning how to read drum music, introduces the rudiments, and prepares a student for playing in a school band. This edition includes a CD of Harr playing all the rudiments and many of the exercises in the book. Hal Leonard.

Price: $14.95


John Kinyon-Breeze-easy Method 1-Drums
Warner Bros. Publishers.

Price: $6.95

John Kinyon-Breeze-easy Method 1-Drums


John Kinyon-Breeze-easy Method 2-Drums John Kinyon-Breeze-easy Method 2-Drums
Warner Bros. Publishers.

Price: $6.95


Johnny Lee Lane & Richard L. Walker,Jr.-Rudimental Snare Drum Grooves
This dynamic guide is a creative and methodical array of hot, grooving, dexterity-building, rudimental exercises. Each series of grooves is divided into seven sections that are one-hand, single-stroke, diddle, flam, drag, roll, and rudiment combinations. Rudimental Snare Drum Grooves is intended to serve as a bridge between beginning and more advanced player methods. This method enables you to approach each rudiment as a rhythmic study, allowing for a more groove-driven sound while performing rudiments. The accompanying CD provides professionally performed demonstrations of all the grooves shown in the book. Softcover with CD. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.6620126).

Price: $16.99

Johnny Lee Lane & Richard L. Walker,Jr.-Rudimental Snare Drum Grooves


John W. McMahan-Readin', Ritin', and Rudiments John W. McMahan-Readin', Ritin', and Rudiments
This collection of 40 studies includes topics such as the rudiments of music, reading exercises and a collection of rudimental studies for the beginning snare drummer. By following a progressive method style, all the basic rudiments of music and snare drumming are included, such as: music theory, reading and counting, dynamics and accents, triplets, paradiddle sticking, 5,7,9,13,, and 17 stroke rolls, flams, flam accents, flam paradiddles and flamacues.

Price: $9.95


Jeff Moore-Drumstick Control
LIST PRICE: $18.95. OUR PRICE: $13.99.Drumstick Control is a snare drum technique method for the drumset player. The book introduces and explains the accented stroke types and combinations both popular and necessary for today's contemporary drummer. All the PAS International Drum Rudiments that contain accents are covered with logical drumset applications (time keeping, fills and solo ideas). This book is a comprehensive technical method organized in a realistic, step-by-step process that focuses on developing stick proficiency through an independent, "hands-separate" approach. The exercises included represent a thorough rudimental manual with practical drumset application, while providing the framework for hand development, endurance and speed training, as well as ideas for "chop" maintenance for life.Book & CD. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Price: $13.99

Jeff Moore-Drumstick Control


Joe Morello-Master Studies Joe Morello-Master Studies
LIST PRICE: $12.95. OUR PRICE: $9.99. This is "the" book on hand development and drumstick control. Master studies focuses on these important aspects: accent studies, buzz-roll exercises, single and double stroke patterns, control studies, flam patterns, dynamic development, and much more. Hal Leonard Pub.

Price: $9.99


Joe Morello-Master Studies II
LIST PRICE: $14.95. OUR PRICE: $9.99. Joe says: "This is a workbook of material to use in developing your hands. Some of the ecercises are very challenging to play and require slow, sensible, and accurate practice. Please be patient. In my teaching, I have given these exercises to my students, and they have worked wonders.". Hal Leonard.

Price: $9.99

Joe Morello-Master Studies II


Acton E. Ostling-Three R's For Snare Drum-Volume 1 Acton E. Ostling-Three R's For Snare Drum-Volume 1
These books are designed to supply supplementary material for snare drum students to use after, or in conjuction with a beginner's method. A perfect aid in developing reading ability and the application of rudiments as used in band and orchestral situations.

Price: $6.95


Acton E. Ostling-Three R's For Snare Drum-Volume 2


Price: $6.95

Acton E. Ostling-Three R's For Snare Drum-Volume 2


Al Payson-The Snare Drum in the Concert Hall Al Payson-The Snare Drum in the Concert Hall
Revised edition. Merideth Music/Hal Leonard. A classic snare drum method.

Price: $12.95


John S. Pratt-The 26 Traditional American Drumming Rudiments

With Roll Charts and Rudimental Drum Solos
The 26 “traditional” drumming rudiments are the foundation of American rudimental drumming. This collection of rudimental examples and roll charts will aid the learner in mastering the rudimental language. John S. Pratt's early works, now once again available, are an essential part of America's “traditional” drumming heritage. This new edition contains a new foreword and corrected music engravings, and also includes the classic solos “The Sons of Liberty” and “The All-American Emblem.”. Softcover. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.6620124).

Price: $9.99

John S. Pratt-The 26 Traditional American Drumming Rudiments<P> With Roll Charts and Rudimental Drum Solos


John S. Pratt-128 Rudimental Street Beats, Rolloffs, and Parade-Song Parts <P>In the Style of Traditional Drum & Bugle Corps<P> John S. Pratt-128 Rudimental Street Beats, Rolloffs, and Parade-Song Parts

In the Style of Traditional Drum & Bugle Corps


128 Rudimental Street Beats, Rolloffs, and Parade-Song Parts contains “traditional” rudimental selections for snare, tenor, and bass drums that will provide the drum sections of parade or drilling units a varied repertoire of performance material. Contains a CD of the material performed by the author, helpful exercises for intermediate drummers, and a preface and foreword.Softcover with CD. 40 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.6620123).

Price: $14.99


Jeff Queen-The Next Level; Rudimental Snare Drum Techniques
This book is designed for the intermediate to advanced rudimental drummer who wants to take their drumming to a higher level. Topics covered include: two height control, timing control, diddle control, buzz control, flam control, hybred rudiments, backsticking and tricks, achieving speed, and solo construction. This is one of the best books on the market for improving your snare drum playing and developing your hands. Check out his DVD in the DVD section of this catalog. LIST PRICE: $24.95. OUR PRICE: $22.99. Mark Wessels Publications.2006.

Price: $22.99

Jeff Queen-The Next Level; Rudimental Snare Drum Techniques


Matt Savage-Rudimental Workshop Matt Savage-Rudimental Workshop
This is probably the best book available on learning the 40 Percussive Arts Society rudiments.The three components of this book include Rudimental exercises, Rudimental Solos, and use of the two play-a-long CDs. I have never seen a book present the rudiments in such a clear and easy to learn manner as this one. Book/2 CDs. LIST PRICE: $24.95. OUR PRICE: $21.50. Warner Bros. Publications. 2001.

Price: $21.50


Ron Spagnardi-The Modern Snare Drummer
From the editor of Modern Drummer Magazine, this book is a collection of 38 solos designed to challenge both techniqcal and reading skills for the intermediate to advanced snare drummer. Each solo is preceded by an explaination of it's structure and highlights, with an emphasis on the more difficult sections of the piece. Also includes some suggested stickings, and a special section of 30 preparatory exercises. Hal Leonard Pub.

Price: $12.95

Ron Spagnardi-The Modern Snare Drummer


George Stone-Stick Control for the Snare Drummer George Stone-Stick Control for the Snare Drummer
An advanced book of drum rhythms arranged in calisthenic form designed to give the player a more complete control of the drumsticks in rudimental, symphonic, and modern jazz drumming. With special exercises for speed, power, precision, delicacy, and the development of the weak hand. Stone Percussion Books.

Price: $9.00


George Stone-Stick Control for the Snare Drummer:NEW EDITION
George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named the book one of the top 25 books of all-time. In the words of the author, it is the ideal book for improving ""control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution and muscular coordination,"" with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand. This indispensable book for drummers of all types includes hundreds of basic to advanced-level rhythms, moving through categories of single-beat combinations, triplets, short roll combinations, flam beats, flam triplets and dotted notes, and short roll progressions. Alfred Publishing. Same content as the old edition.LIST PRICE: $11.95. OUR PRICE: $10.00.



Price: $10.00

George Stone-Stick Control for the Snare Drummer:NEW EDITION


George Stone-Accents and Rebounds for the Snare Drummer George Stone-Accents and Rebounds for the Snare Drummer
Designed to follow Stick Control. Included are advanced hand conditioning routines from the author's private collection for development of accentuation, the secondary roll beat, finger bounce execution, and the buzz roll.

A classic drum method.

Price: $10.00


William G. Street-Paradiddle Patter
A book of exercises using paradiddles in a rudimental and swing style. Carl Fischer Publishers.

Price: $3.50

William G. Street-Paradiddle Patter


Walter D. Sweet-Complete Music for the Fife and Drum Book/CD Set Walter D. Sweet-Complete Music for the Fife and Drum Book/CD Set
A collection of 78 tunes containing some Civil War selections as well as many other traditional favorites. Each arrangement features harmony, style marks and guitar chords. The music is supplemented with histories of the tunes and drumbeats. Complete Music for Fife and Drum was compiled by a professional fifer and intended for the military fife in B-flat. This book offers tunes from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras with suggested snare and bass drum parts as well as chord progressions. It also contains a wealth of fife history and resources. The author, Walter Sweet, is the son of the well-known American fife maker Ralph Sweet of Connecticut. Book/CD Set. 106 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95483BCD).

Price: $29.95


Walter D. Sweet-Complete Music for the Fife and Drum (Book Only)
A collection of 78 tunes containing some Civil War selections as well as many other traditional favorites. Each arrangement features harmony, style marks and guitar chords. The music is supplemented with histories of the tunes and drumbeats. Complete Music for Fife and Drum was compiled by a professional fifer and intended for the military fife in B-flat. This book offers tunes from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras with suggested snare and bass drum parts as well as chord progressions. It also contains a wealth of fife history and resources. The author, Walter Sweet, is the son of the well-known American fife maker Ralph Sweet of Connecticut.. 106 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc .

Price: $19.95

Walter D. Sweet-Complete Music for the Fife and Drum (Book Only)


Dan Tomlinson-The World of Flams Dan Tomlinson-The World of Flams
This is a complete book dedicated to the analysis and applications of flams. The first half of the book describes in clear detail the grace note placement and the effects it has on the flam regarding time, sound, and pulse. Rudimental flam studies are also studied in great depth. The second half of the book discusses the flams evolution to the drumset in rock, jazz, funk, and Afro-Cuban styles, both in actual beats and fills.With the clear explainations and chop-building exercises provided, this text is an outstanding source for in-depth study of the flam rudiment.

Price: $14.95


Jay Wanamaker & Rob Carson-International Drum Rudiments(Book&DVD)
If you want to learn the rudiments, then this is the book for you. All 40 are here and you get to see and hear Rob Carson play them on the DVD. LIST PRICE: $24.95. OUR PRICE: $19.99. Alfred Publishers.16 pages and DVD.

Price: $19.99

Jay Wanamaker & Rob Carson-International Drum Rudiments(Book&DVD)


Garwood Whaley-Primary Handbook for Snare Drum Garwood Whaley-Primary Handbook for Snare Drum
A comprehensive and musical method that includes rudiments, reading, duets, repetition, exercises, multiple drum studies, and composition assignments. Meredith Music/Hal Leonard Pub.

Price: $9.95


Garwood Whaley-Primary Handbook for Snare Drum(With CD)
A comprehensive and musical method that includes rudiments, reading, duets, repetition, exercises, multiple drum studies, and composition assignments.Includes a CD with all the exercises demonstrated. Meredith Music/Hal Leonard Pub.

Price: $14.95

Garwood Whaley-Primary Handbook for Snare Drum(With CD)

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