100 Best Drums Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie

Jordan Sonnenblick

5.0

A brave and beautiful story that will make readers laugh and break their hearts at the same time.

Thirteen-year-old Steven has a totally normal life: he plays drums in the All-Star Jazz band, has a crush on the hottest girl in the school, and is constantly annoyed by his five-year-old brother, Jeffrey. But when Jeffrey is diagnosed with leukemia, Steven's world is turned upside down. He is forced

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Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer

George Lawrence Stone

4.9

George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it first in the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination," with extr

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Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

Ted Reed

4.9

Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. Created exclusively to address syncopation, it

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Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb

Al Perkins, Eric Gurney

4.8

Illus. in full color. A madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys explain hands, fingers, and thumbs to beginning readers.

Recommended by Adam Bain.

Adam Bain

@goldman That book is the best. I can still spit those verses 9 years later 😂 [source]

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4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set

Marvin Dahlgren and Elliot Fine

4.7

Proficiency as a drummer has always come from great hand dexterity. However, with the introduction of modern drumming techniques, it has become increasingly necessary to gain complete independence of both the hands and feet. With various rhythmic exercises in easy-to-read notation, 4-Way Coordination is designed to guide the drummer from simple patterns to advanced polyrhythms. Through the study o

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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

Margarita Engle, Rafael López

4.6

Girls cannot be drummers. Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule—until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last her dream-bright music was heard, everyone sang and danced and decided that both girls and boys should be free to drum

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The New Breed: Systems for the Development of Your Own Creativity (Book with CD)

Gary Chester and Rick Mattingly

4.6

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Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method: Drums & Mallet Percussion

Bruce Pearson

4.6

The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 and 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. The result is the most complete band method available anywhere.

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Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer - Jim Chapin (02) by Chapin, Jim

Jim Chapin

4.5

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When the Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm

Layne Redmond

4.5

In this long-awaited, lavishly illustrated book, drummer Layne Redmond presents an empowering narrative history of the sacred drum in the ancient Goddess civilization, using her extensive collection of images gathered during more than five years of research and travel in the Mideast and Europe. 80 photos & drawings.

Recommended by Santigold.

Santigold

This book is not just about drumming, it’s also about gender, history and spirituality. It tells the story of the relationship between women, music, religion and power. Thousands of years before Christ, women played hand drums, specifically the frame drum, in religious ceremonies, as we can see in surviving images of goddesses. Music and rhythm are intrinsically a part of spirituality, but originally women set the beat. But with the advent of Christianity, ceremonial drumming, which was associated with paganism, stops. Drums were silenced and so were women. [source]

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The Art of Bop Drumming: Book & Online Audio

John Riley

4.5

The definitive book on bop drumming---a style that is both the turning point and the cornerstone of contemporary music's development. This comprehensive book and audio presentation covers time playing, comping, soloing, brushes, more jazz essentials, and charts in an entertaining mix of text, music, and pertinent quotes.

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A Funky Primer for the Rock Drummer

Charles Dowd

4.5

This best-selling progressive 46 page encyclopedia of rock/funk patterns for all tempos, utilizes a new contemporary teaching style for independence, rudiments, styles, and more.

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The Breakbeat Bible: The Fundamentals of Breakbeat Drumming

Mike Adamo

4.5

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Daily Drum Warm-Ups - 365 Exercises to Develop Your Technique (Book/Online Audio) (Book & CD)

Andy Ziker

4.5

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Pokko and the Drum

Matthew Forsythe

4.5

The biggest mistake Pokko’s parents ever made was giving her the drum. When Pokko takes the drum deep into the forest it is so quiet, so very quiet that Pokko decides to play. And before she knows it she is joined by a band of animals —first the raccoon, then the rabbit, then the wolf—and soon the entire forest is following her. Will Pokko hear her father’s voice when he calls her home? Pokko and

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Modern Reading Text in 4/4: For All Instruments

Louis Bellson

4.5

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 musici

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Berklee Jazz Drums Book & Online Audio

Casey Scheuerell

4.5

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Encyclopedia Rudimentia: The Ultimate Drum Rudiment Collection

Ryan Alexander Bloom

4.4

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The Drumset Musician: Updated & Expanded The Musical Approach to Learning Drumset

Rick Mattingly

4.4

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Metallica: Drum Edition - Includes Drum Setup Diagrams (Drum, Vocal)

Metallica and Howard Fields

4.4

PercussionMatching folio to their critically acclaimed self-titled album. Includes: Enter Sandman • Sad But True • The Unforgiven • Don't Tread On Me • Of Wolf And Man • The God That Failed • Nothing Else Matters • and 5 more metal crunchers.

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Breeze-Easy Method for Drums, Bk 1 (Breeze-Easy Series, Bk 1)

John Kinyon

4.4

The Breeze-Easy Series features instrumental methods for individual and group instruction, created by experienced teachers John Kinyon and Valentine Anzalone. It is designed to produce the best musicianship in the greatest number of students in limited teaching situations.

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1001 Drum Grooves: The Complete Resource for Every Drummer

Steve Mansfield

4.4

(Percussion). This book presents 1,001 drumset beats played in a variety of musical styles, past and present. It's ideal for beginners seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of drum grooves, as well as consummate professionals who want to bring their knowledge of various drum styles to new heights. Author Steve Mansfield presents: rock and funk grooves, blues and jazz grooves, ethni

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Slammin' Simon's Beginner's Bundle: 2 books in 1!: "Guide to Mastering Your First Rock & Roll Drum Beats" AND "20 Essential Drum Rudiments"

Slammin' Simon, Mark Powers, et al.

4.4

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Accent on Achievement, Bk 1: Combined Percussion---S.D., B.D., Access. & Mallet Percussion, Book & Online Audio/Software

John O'Reilly, Mark Williams

4.4

Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale ex

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Master Studies

Joe Morello

4.4

(Percussion). 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, endurance studies, and much more!

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Drum Techniques of Led Zeppelin: Note for Note Transcriptions of 23 Classic John Bonham Drum Tracks

Led Led Zeppelin and Joe Bergamini

4.4

John Bonham is one of the legends of rock 'n' roll, and his drumming style helped to elevate Led Zeppelin to greatness. This revised edition contains 23 of Bonham's most famous drum transcriptions from his work with the legendary Led Zeppelin. Also included are editor's notes from each record and note-for-note transcriptions. Titles include: Good Times, Bad Times • Babe I'm Gonna Leave You • Dazed

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Mini-Monster Book of Rock Drumming

Joel Rothman

4.4

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Slammin' Simon's Guide to Mastering Your First Rock & Roll Drum Beats!

Slammin' Simon, Mark Powers, et al.

4.4

Slammin' Simon teaches aspiring rockstars all the rudiments, grooves and fills they need to get drumming in no time!

His fun instructional resources are perfect for use in the lesson room , by instructors who work with young students, as well as at home , by parents of children learning to play percussion.

In his Guide to Mastering Your First Rock & Roll Drum Beats, Simon and his pet turtle, Rud

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Rhythm and Notation for Drums: The Complete Guide to Rhythm Reading and Drum Music (Learn to Play Drums Book 1)

Kev O'Shea

4.4

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Hal Leonard Drumset Method - Book 1 | Beginner Drum Instruction with Audio Tracks and Video Lessons by Gregg Bissonette | Learn Drum Setup, Beats, Techniques, and More

Kennan Wylie, Gregg Bissonette

4.3

(Drum Instruction). Learn to Play Drums Today! Are you interested in playing the drums? Do you want a reliable method to follow with step-by-step instructions? Look no further! Learn to play the drumset with this comprehensive beginner's guide from Hal Leonard, the name musicians trust to learn any instrument. Whether you are just picking up the instrument or looking to build a solid foundation, T

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The Black God's Drums

P. DJÈLÍ CLARK

4.3

Creeper, a scrappy young teen, is done living on the streets of New Orleans. Instead, she wants to soar, and her sights are set on securing passage aboard the smuggler airship Midnight Robber. Her ticket: earning Captain Ann-Marie’s trust using a secret about a kidnapped Haitian scientist and a mysterious weapon he calls The Black God’s Drums.

But Creeper keeps another secret close to heart--Oya, t

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Max Found Two Sticks

Brian Pinkney

4.3

It was a day when Max didn't feel like talking to anyone. He just sat on his front steps and watched the clouds gather in the sky.A strong breeze shook the tree in front of his house, and Max saw two heavy twigs fall to the ground.

So begins this story of a young boy's introduction to the joys of making music.

Max picks up the sticks and begins tapping out the rhythms of everything he sees and hears

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Classic Realistic Rock Drum Method by Carmine Appice | Drum Instruction Book with Online Audio | Rock Rhythms, Linear Rudiments, Fills, Polyrhythms, Hi-Hat Studies and Double Bass Exercises

Carmine Appice

4.3

(Percussion). Voted as one of Modern Drummer's Top 25 Drum Books of All Time, Realistic Rock is a timeless classic that is the standard for learning useful, real-world rock drumming. As the first rock drummer to write about this style, Carmine crafted concepts which have taught drummers to rock for five decades and counting. Now, streaming/downloadable audio files and additional bonus material, in

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Future Sounds: A Book of Contemporary Drumset Concepts, Book & CD

David Garibaldi

4.3

At long last, the secrets of David Garibaldi's groundbreaking funk/jazz fusion drumming techniques are presented in this innovative book and CD. Whether you play rock, heavy metal, jazz or funk, you'll learn to incorporate Garibaldi's contemporary linear

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The Drummer's Bible: How to Play Every Drum Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco

Mick Berry and Jason Gianni

4.3

Updated to include 50 additional grooves, this encyclopedic book and two-CD set contains more than 450 musical examples in standard notation, showing grooves and practical variations. Overviews of the history and development of almost all popular music styles are covered alongside innumerable helpful performance tips. The two accompanying CDs feature performances of nearly 200 of the grooves, incl

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Accent on Achievement, Percussion, Book 1

John O'Reilly, Mark Williams

4.3

Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale ex

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Moses Goes to a Concert

Isaac Millman

4.3

Moses and his school friends are deaf, but like most children, they have a lot to say. They communicate in American Sigh Language, using visual signs and facial expressions. This is called signing. And even though they can't hear, they can enjoy many activities through their other senses. Today, Moses and his classmates are going to a concert. Their teacher, Mr. Samuels, has two surprises in store

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50 Essential Warm-ups for Drums: Drum Exercises for Improving Control, Speed and Endurance (Learn to Play Drums)

Kev O'Shea

4.3

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Canon in D: Advanced Piano Solo, Sheet

Johann Pachelbel

4.3

One of our top-selling sheet arrangements of this famous piece. Canon in D is the most famous piece of music by Johann Pachelbel, written in or around 1680 as a piece of chamber music for three violins and basso continuo. Robert Schultz's faithful setting is for the advanced pianist. Tasteful use of arpeggios, rolled chords, and dynamics brings out a rich, sonorous sound that evokes the original s

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It's Your Move: Motions and Emotions

Dom Famularo

4.3

It's Your Move is about achieving maximum potential as a player. The book gathers questions that have been asked of Dom Famularo during his private teaching career for 30 years, which includes many master classes, clinics, large drum expos, and 40

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Alfred's Drum Method, Bk 2

Dave Black and Sandy Feldstein

4.3

Alfred's Drum Method is the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 2 is much more than just a snare drum method! This follow-up book to the best-selling first volume continues the learning process by covering additional rudimental studies, tonal properties of the snare drum, theme and variations, musical forms, solos and

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Natsumi!

Susan Lendroth, Priscilla Burris

4.3

Natsumi is small but full of big exuberance, and puts her girl-power to good use when she discovers a Japanese tradition as energetic as she is.

When Natsumi's family practices for their town's Japanese arts festival, Natsumi tries everything. But her stirring is way too vigorous for the tea ceremony, her dancing is just too imaginative, and flower arranging doesn't go any better. Can she find just

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Complete Modern Drum Set

Frank Briggs

4.3

This book offers challenging material for the intermediate to advanced drummer. Addressing a multitude of styles, Frank Briggs helps guide your playing to a higher plane while improving your technique and raising your awareness of cutting edge concepts such as metric modulation, displaced beats, polyrhythms, and more. Frank Briggs states, He believes the more you know about different styles and th

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Levon: From Down in the Delta to the Birth of The Band and Beyond

Sandra B. Tooze

4.3

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Ultimate Realistic Rock (Book & 2 CDs)

Carmine Appice

4.3

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Drumset Concepts & Creativity: Find Your Unique Voice on the Drumset

Carter McLean

4.3

(Drum Instruction). Acclaimed drummer & instructor Carter McLean brings you his invaluable "Four Hands Drumming" video series with accompanying book, featuring over 3 hours of high-quality drumset lessons. Carter covers myriad concepts, practice ideas, sticking patterns, grooves, and creative workouts, including the Kaleidoscope a giant notated exercise guaranteed to improve your technique! Topics

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Advanced Funk Studies: Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer in the Styles of Today's Leading Funk Drummers

Rick Latham

4.3

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Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys

Lol Tolhurst

4.3

A deeply moving and engaging memoir by Laurence "Lol" Tolhurst, cofounder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Cure

As two of the first punks in a provincial English town, Lol Tolhurst and Robert Smith didn't have it easy. Outsiders from the start, theirs was a friendship based initially on proximity and a shared love of music. They began playing together in pubs and soon developed their own

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Rock Drumming for Beginners: How to Play Rock Drums for Beginners. Beats, Grooves and Rudiments

Mr Serkan Süer and Mr Joseph Alexander

4.3

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Robert Johnson - The New Transcriptions

Robert Johnson

4.3

Guitar Recorded Version PersonA must-have for all blues guitarists, this exciting publication is the most complete Robert Johnson collection ever It includes note-for-note transcriptions in notes & tab for all 29 songs ever recorded by this elusive legend, plus two alternate takes. Newly discovered authentic tunings and capo placements are also part of the package. Songs include: Cross Road Blues

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Kick It: A Social History of the Drum Kit

Matt Brennan

4.3

The drum kit has provided the pulse of popular music from before the dawn of jazz up to the present day pop charts. Kick It, a provocative social history of the instrument, looks closely at key innovators in the development of the drum kit: inventors and manufacturers like the Ludwig and Zildjian dynasties, jazz icons like Gene Krupa and Max Roach, rock stars from Ringo Starr to Keith Moon, and po

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Jost Nickel's Fill Book: A Systematic & Fun Approach to Fills, Book, CD & Online Video

Jost Nickel

4.3

Jost Nickel's Fill Book offers drummers a step-by-step approach to playing and creating drum fills. Exploring different subdivisions and rhythmic concepts, the book presents the essential theory behind fills, along with exercises and ideas to enrich playing. Topics include switch and path orchestration, diddle kicks, clockwise and counterclockwise playing, hand and foot rolls, stick shots, cymbal

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Drums (Book & CD; Big Phat Band Play-Along Series)

Gordon Goodwin and Bernie Dresel

4.2

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Rockin' Bass Drum, Bk 1: A Repertoire of Exciting Rhythmic Patterns to Develop Coordination for Today's Rock Styles

John Lombardo

4.2

Written in two volumes, these books include 2- and 4- bar rock and jazz-rock beats designed for the modern drummer. Both books are designed to develop the drummer's skill in coordinating their hands and feet. The books also offer the drummer a repertoire of exciting rhythmic patterns.

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Drumopedia: A Handbook for Beginning Drumset

Dan Britt and Dr. Shahmir Kamalian

4.2

""One of the best, most useful and well-written drum instruction books I've seen in years...a worthy must"" - Rick Corwin (35 Year Teaching Veteran/Vic Firth Team Drum Educator) ""After years of teaching and finding it hard to locate one good beginner book, I recently decided to start using Dan's book"" - Jeff Fite (Music Workshop, Illinois). Dan Britt has been hailed one of the most forward-think

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Roadshow: Landscape with Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle

Neil Peart

4.2

In 2004, after three decades, 20 gold albums and thousands of performances spanning four continents, Rush embarked on a 30th Anniversary World Tour that they called R30. They performed 57 gigs in 9 countries. Uniquely Peart chose to do his travelling between shows by motorcycle riding a total of 21,000 miles of back roads and highways in North America and Europe. 'Roadshow' illuminates the rigours

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Rhythm and Meter Patterns

Gary Chaffee

4.2

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Syncopation No. 2: In the Jazz Idiom for the Drum Set

Ted Reed

4.2

This volume teaches five different ways to play eight pages from Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer. There are five sections, each consisting of the eight solo exercises from pages 37 through 44.

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The Gretsch Drum Book

Rob Cook

4.2

(Book). The Gretsch Drum Book by Rob Cook in collaboration with John Sheridan is a complete business history of the Gretsch Drum Company and dating guide for Gretsch drums. From the founding of the company in 1883, every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the current era in which owner Fred W. Gretsch partners with KMC Music. A history of Gretsch artist relations i

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The Best Beginner Drum Book

Jared Falk

4.2

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260 Drum Machine Patterns

Hal Leonard Corp.

4.2

(Technical). This book is a supplement to the first volume of Drum Machine Patterns. In it you will find over 260 rhythm patterns and breaks. These are original patterns that can be programmed easily on any drum machine. This book contains the rhythms most often used in contemporary music, and many patterns incorporate flams, to be used on the latest generation of drum machines.

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Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey Into the Spirit of Percussion

Mickey Hart

4.2

Mickey Hart, percussionist for the Grateful Dead, tells the compelling tale of his quest to unlock the power, myths, and legends of percussion. Complemented by more than 90 photographs and illustrations. It is a compelling, panoramic adventure into a vibrant living tradition of myth, power, and magic. Black-and-white photographs and illustrations.

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Fundamentals of Rythym for the Drummer

Joe Maroni

4.2

This volume is beneficial for private instruction as well as group lessons. Private teachers will find that this method is both comprehensive and practical. Band directors can correlate most of the material with any elementary band series. The exercises, summaries, and rhythm studies maintain the attention and interest of the percussion section and provide accompaniment and reinforcement for the e

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Himalayan Sound Revelations: The Complete Singing Bowl Book

Frank Perry

4.2

Second, expanded edition of the 'bible' of Himalayan Singing Bowls and their sounds. Particularly useful is the wide scope of the book, which includes not just Tibetan and other bowls and the techniques used to sound them but Chinese bells, drilbu and ding-sha, the planets, elements and chakras, cymatics, overtones and partials, nada yoga, mantras, symbolism and astrology of the bowls, their relat

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10300111 - America's NARD Drum Solos

William F. Ludwig

4.2

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Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments

Ted MacKenzie

4.2

(Music Sales America). Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains a systematic course for the beginner, and is a great value to the teacher and professional who wishes to increase his knowledge of rudiments. In addition to the elementary principles of music, there are 83 lessons of exercises and rudiments, 21 reading exercises, 10 exercises employing rudiments, and advance

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On the Beaten Path -- Beginning Drumset Course, Level 1: An Inspiring Method to Playing the Drums, Guided by the Legends, Book & CD

Rich Lackowski

4.2

This inspiring three-volume series teaches you to play the drums using carefully selected beats and fills from hit songs that shaped modern music. Level 1 teaches you to play with over two dozen authentic rock beats and fills by legendary drummers, including John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Tr� Cool (Green Day), Dave Grohl (Nirvana), and many more. You'll also learn the parts of a drumset, setup and tu

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Electric Ladyland - Guitar Tablature

Jimi Hendrix

4.2

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Drum City

Thea Guidone and Vanessa Brantley-Newton

4.2

A summer parade, a drummer parade, a magical bucket-and-bowl serenade!

What begins with one boy’s beat on a kettle soon spreads to pots and pans and cartons and cans all across the neighborhood. When everyone joins in, together they create the catchy, driving tempo of a bright, hot DRUM CITY!

Get ready to make some noise with this upbeat, lyrical, and diverse picture book!

From the Hardcover editio

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Drums for Dummies

Jeff Strong

4.2

Get down with rock, R&B, jazz, blues, funk, and Latin rhythms Groove to the beat in no time with this ultimate rockin' guide

Whether you're dreaming of starting a band, striking the snares, or simply playing a hand drum, this interactive book-and-CD package makes it easy to pick up the basics. Complete with new information on contemporary rock styles and beats as well as rhythms from around the wor

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Fundamental Method for Mallets, Bk 1: Comb Bound Book

Mitchell Peters

4.2

This comprehensive method by Mitchell Peters (principal percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic) helps percussionists at any level develop solid skills. The method contains an abundance of essential exercises and etudes for both 2- and 4-mallet technique in two convenient volumes! Covers the grip, stroke, playing position, reading and technical studies, and more! The comb binding creates a l

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Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone

Morris Goldenberg and Anthony J. Cirone

4.2

The "Goldenberg book" has been used by generations of orchestral mallet players to develop their skills. As well as studies and etudes, this book includes excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for keyboard percussion instruments. This edition, edited by

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The Sound of Brushes: Book & 2 CDs

Ed Thigpen

4.2

A step-by-step guide that develops total mastery of the art of brush playing. This new edition is updated and revised with a section on rock applications plus additional brush-stroke techniques. Ed Thigpen's thorough approach includes all patterns shown w

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Be Quiet, Mike!

Leslie Patricelli

4.2

Digga-digga-digga-digga, zat, zoom, crash! Leslie Patricelli's lovable (but noisy!) new character finds an ingenious way to create a sound all his own.

Even before he was born, Mike started drumming. Kick! Thump! Pow! Wherever he goes, his rhythms sing: swis, thak, go his books; bang, clank, goes the trash can; tap, tap, go his pencils; and "BE QUIET, MIKE!" yells everyone around him. But one day M

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Hard Work & Hit Records: The Autobiography of Rock & Roll's Hardest Working Drummer

Kenny Aronoff

4.2

(Book). Voted Drummer of the Year by Rolling Stone magazine, living legend Kenny Aronoff first became a recognizable personality behind the drum kit playing for 17 years for John Mellencamp on hits including the #1 single "Jack and Diane," "Hurts So Good," "Pink Houses (Ain't That America)," and "Small Town," among many others, and he's been keeping the beat to the sound track of a rock & roll gen

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Tongue drum music book - 50 oldie hits - 70S/80S/90S - reading music notes not required: For diatonic tongue drums in C major with 8 / 11 / 13 / 14 / 15 reeds - playing by numbers with the tongue drum

Sonodrum Song

4.1

50 oldie hits - 70S/80S/90S - for playing on the tongue drum in C major. The music book is suitable for diatonic tongue drums with 8, 11, 13, 14 and 15 sound tongues in C major.No music reading required. All the songs in these books have been written without the classical staff as they are aimed at absolute beginners or children who cannot read music.This songbook is suitable for a tongue drum tun

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Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums, Book & CD

Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen

4.1

Designed for drummers and bass players, this book/CD lays out a step-by-step approach to combining Afro-Cuban rhythms with rock, funk and jazz.

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The Shamanic Drum: A Guide to Sacred Drumming

Michael Drake

4.1

Shamanic drumming is an ancient approach that uses rhythm to promote healing and self-expression. Based on his studies and personal shamanic experience, Michael presents the first practical guide to applying this ancient healing art to our modern lives. Through a series of simple exercises and lessons, he teaches the basic shamanic methods of drumming. The focus is on creating sacred space, journe

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Drum Method for Band & Orchestra: Book 1

Haskell W. Harr

4.1

(Drum Instruction). This best-selling instruction book was developed to meet the needs of the young student aspiring to become a drummer in the school band or orchestra. Book 1 spans 52 lessons and includes: rudiments • study of various time figures found in every day playing • care and maintenance of drums • and more. Building on the lessons from Book 1, Book 2 covers 26 rudiments and contains ad

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Afro-Cuban Coordination for Drumset: The Essential Method and Workbook

Maria Martinez

4.1

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The Beatles Drum Collection

The Beatles

4.1

(Drum Recorded Versions). This transcription book lets drummers examine Ringo's note-for-note tracks to 25 classics by The Beatles: Back in the U.S.S.R. • Birthday • Can't Buy Me Love • Come Together • Eight Days a Week • Get Back • Help! • Helter Skelter • I Saw Her Standing There • Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da • Paperback Writer • Revolution • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band • Something • Twist and

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Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset with CD (Audio)

Frank Malabe

4.1

An introduction to Afro-Cuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of Afro-Cuban music. The book explores the complexities of these various styles in a simple, understandable way. The companion audio is invaluable to anyone interested in adapting these rhythms to the drum set.

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Realistic Rock for Kids

Carmine Appice

4.1

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Drum Rudiments & Musical Application: Master all 40 Drum Rudiments and apply them in Musical Context

Serkan Süer

4.1

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A New Friend for Sparkle (A Unicorn Named Sparkle #2)

Amy Young

4.1

Sparkle worries that Lucy doesn’t care about him anymore.

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Angelic Music: The Story of Benjamin Franklin's Glass Armonica

Corey Mead

4.1

“With spirited charm, Mead weaves history, music, science, and medicine into the story...Fascinating, insightful, and, best of all, great fun.” — The Washington Post

A jewel of musical history—the story of Ben Franklin’s favorite invention, the glass armonica—including the composers who wrote for it (Mozart, Beethoven, Handel, among others); Dr. Mesmer who used it to hypnotize; Marie Antoinette and

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Riddim: Claves of African Origin

Billy Martin

4.1

Billy Martin, aka illy B, is a remarkable drummer, visual artist, and label owner who has successfully carved out his own musical path. As the organic beat-maker for Medeski, Martin & Wood, Martin has successfully blended world-music cultures in to his o

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Primary Handbook for Timpani

Garwood Whaley

4.1

(Meredith Music Percussion). All of the fundamental elements of timpani playing are presented and illustrated. Tuning studies are developed in a unique easy to understand manner. The most complete beginning method available. Click here for a YouTube video on Primary Handbook for Timpani

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The Roots of Rock Drumming

Daniel Glass

4.1

Over 12 years in the making, Hudson Music proudly presents The Roots of Rock Drumming, a book/DVD package that takes a behind -the-scenes look at the origins of rock n roll drumming (1948-1965), told by many of the groundbreaking drummers who were there and took part in the creation of the music. This history is presented through the eyes of the players themselves, in detailed interviews with 22 o

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90

Drums: Absolute Beginners-Music book with CD

Dave Zubraski

4.1

Music Sales AmericaBudding drummers start here with this terrific pack, telling you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your sticks. Check out the CD containing audio versions of the exercises in addition to full-length accompaniment tracks for you to play along with. Includes essential basic information on how to set up a drum kit, use sticks and the bass pedal, and i

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Play Drums Today! - Level 1: A Complete Guide to the Basics (Ultimate Self-Teaching Method!)

Scott Schroedl and Hal Leonard Corp.

4.1

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How To Read Drum Music

Stu Segal

4.0

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Hal Blaine and the Wrecking Crew

Hal Blaine

4.0

(Book). Ever wonder what it would be like to be the most recorded musician in popular music? This updated bestselling autobiography spotlights Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and drummer extraordinaire Hal Blaine and his remarkable life experiences. From the Sinatras to the Beach Boys, Blaine drumrolled through the'50s, '60s and '70s, driving over 40 songs to the Number One slot. His works wit

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Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Bk 1: A Revolutionary Method for Beginning Musicians (B-Flat Clarinet), Book & Online Media

Robert Sheldon, Peter Boonshaft, et al.

4.0

Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 1 is the most comprehensive and thoughtfully designed method book for beginning band students. Designed with input from thousands of teachers, it features clean, easy-to-follow page layouts and a well-sequenced progression of skills. It provides clear goals for each exercise, ample reinforcement of new concepts, performance opportunities, diverse musical st

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Drum Programming: A Complete Guide to Program and Think Like a Drummer

Ray F. Badness

4.0

(Percussion). This is your complete guide to programming and thinking like a drummer - not a drum machine user. Instead of merely providing instructions for you to program into your machine, this book is a direct, mathematical approach to learning how to drum and how to best emulate a drum kit on a pre-recorded track. By following this book, you will gain an understanding of the drum kit that take

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Alfred's Kid's Drumset Course: The Easiest Drumset Method Ever!, Book & Online Audio

Dave Black

4.0

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Canon in D: Sheet

Johann Pachelbel

4.0

Canon in D is the most famous piece of music by Johann Pachelbel, written in or around 1680 as a piece of chamber music for three violins and basso continuo. Willard A. Palmer's simplified arrangement is for the intermediate pianist.

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98

Ultimate Drum Play-Along Rolling Stones: Authentic Drum (Book & CD)

The Rolling Stones

4.0

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Conversations in Clave

Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez

4.0

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Alfred's Kid's Drum Course, Bk 1: The Easiest Drum Method Ever!, Book & Online Audiio

Dave Black and Steve Houghton

4.0

Three irresistible drum experts---a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a friendly alligator---keep students' attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help make learning music fun! This full-color book is specifically designed with attention-grabbing illustrations for use with kids at the elementary level. 48 pages.