(Percussion). Now with CD accompaniment! This unique method starts students out on the entire drumset and teaches them the basics in the shortest amount of time. Book 1 covers basic 4- and 5-piece set-ups, grips and sticks, reading and improvisation, coordination of hands and feet, and features a variety of contemporary and basic rhythm patterns with exercise breakdowns for each. Book 2 continues instruction with more improvisation exercises, playing triplets, flams and flam beats, practical musicianship tips, equipment selection and many more techniques and skills. The accompanying CDs feature demonstrations of the exercises.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHal Leonard Corporation
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0634005251
- ISBN 13 9780634005251
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages48