Description

Progressive Beginner Drums introduces all of the essential techniques you need to become an accomplished drummer. No previous musical knowledge is necessary, as this modern, illustrated method introduces all basic aspects of playing and reading music in one fun and easy-to-understand book.

You will learn everything from the parts of the drum kit and reading music, through to creating your own beats and fills that work with other instruments in a band. It introduces standard percussion notation so you can learn and transcribe new music. This includes basic music theory such as note values, rests, triplets, swing rhythms and time signatures.

Learning a musical instrument is a rewarding experience, even more so when the theory is backed up with some great sounding, practical examples. This book features beats and fills for a variety of styles including Rock, Blues, Funk and Jazz. It also covers expressive techniques such as accents, ghost notes, and dynamics as well as introducing the paradiddle, an essential rudiment for improving your co-ordination and stick control.

After completing the book, you will be amazed at how fast you can learn the songs of your favorite artists. View our entire catalog where you will find books suitable for all ages and levels of experience, teaching you how to play a wide range of instruments in popular styles.

Comes with a Bonus FREE DVD!!