Alfred's Beginning Snare Drum Duets (book and Cd)

Alfred's Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 pages of sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, and bass drum and cymbal technique. Book 1 also includes 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests. Book 2 is much more than just a snare drum method! It continues the learning process by covering additional rudimental studies, tonal properties of the snare drum, theme and variations, musical forms, solos and duets. Book 2 also covers traditional rudimental style, corps style (by Jay Wanamaker), orchestral style, accessory instruments, and multiple-percussion techniques. The DVD includes demonstrations of all the rudiments and accessory instruments, plus solo performances by the authors.

A fresh and exciting resource for developing total control of the 40 percussive Art Society Rudiments. Designed to be used by all levels of percussionists this approach will help you gain immediate results in a musical context. The book consists of three components : Rudimental Exercises: Each of the 40 P.A.S. Rudiments includes a collection of short exercises that allow the player to physically and mentally understand how each rudiment is put together and how it can be played in the most efficient and controlled manner at all speeds and dynamic levels.Rudimental Solos: Following each collection of rudiment exercises is a soloincorporating only that rudiment while each solo gradually increases in difficulty from beginning to end. The solos incorporate dynamics sticking patterns and phrasing while stressing musicality and feel.Play-along CDs: The two CDs include selected exercises at a moderate tempo followed by the rudiment solo and musical accompaniment. The solo part is found on the left channel and the accompaniment or both at the same time. The CDs also include ten Groove tracks to be used with the exercise portion of the book. The Groove Tracks offer a number of different tempos styles and feels so the player can practice various exercises to an accompaniment of his or her choice.