Hal Leonard Snare Drum Method

Melodic Rudiments With Backing Tracks In All Styles-Learning drum rudiments is essential for every drummer but just practicing with a pad or a snare drum speeding up then slowing down in the traditional method can become a bit tedious.This book has been designed to help intermediate and advanced drummers develop rudiment speed with play-along tracks that start slowly accelerate then slow back down. But what sets it apart from other rudiment books is musical grooves in a number of different styles which help the drummer to hear the sticking patterns. The melodies in the tracks mirror and/or compliment the left and right hands of the rudiment.This book and the accompanying play-alongs will motivate anydrummer to work longer and become better at rudiments because they make practice fun!

The Official Freehand Technique is a unique method book showcasing the art of playing and executing rhythms and patterns with a single hand. Many drummers have used this or similar techniques throughout the years; however Johnny's original and innovative method is by far the most comprehensive practical and easy to use. This technique is a legitimate system mastered by Johnny through the years of extensive research and teaching and is designed to enhance your drumming and further develop your independence skills. This technique will not only allow you the freedom to expand your snare drum and drum set proficiency but also it can be directly applied to all percussioninstruments opening doors to numerous rhythmic possibilities. Johnny Rabb a world-renowned performer and clinician has organised this book into three basic sections. First you'll learn the theory mechanics and techniques of the Freehand which will be directly applied to the numerous rhythmic vocabulary permutations that follow. In this section you will practice unlimited combinations of rhythms and patterns preparing you for the final musical applications section which incorporates the freehand into your daily playing. Also included are detailed lessons beyond the basics Freehand snare drum solos and hybrid rudiments drum set grooves and applications and Freehand drum fills and poly-rhythms. As a bonus Johnny includes several play-along groove loops to practice with while you're building your new technique.

Internationally acclaimed by today's leading teachers this book is designed for the beginner of any age. This method provides a complete introduction to drumming for private lesson or classroom us. The included downloadable audio also makes this the ideal self-instruction method.

comprehensive band method-(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy andengaging music all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learningenvironment as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship even at the beginning stages.Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere anytime and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Book 2 features: ? Book 1 review section? Daily Warm-ups? Rhythm Raps sight-reading and improvisation?Theory history and multicultural music? Creativity and assessment? Instrument-specific etudes? Rubank Studies and solo? 12 full band arrangements including a plannedconcert Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALL exercises*Internet access required for My EELibrary. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.