Méthodes de Caisse-Claire by Jacques Delécluse (born 1933) is a method for Snare Drum written for beginners. br> Including many explanations and comments Méthodes de Caisse-Claire in 46 pages contains many technical exercises and some studies that will develop the technique and the musicality of the learner. It is believed that good results will be obtained if nuances emphases liaisons and various annotations are learned and practised as part of a wider logical regime. The author Jacques Delécluse is a soloist at the Paris Orchestra and a professor at the ConservatoireNational de Musique de Paris. He has conceived a keyboard-percussion instrument that holds his name and is also the author of a series of seven books “À la manière de” for Drums and Piano.

Vol. 1-With very few studies existing for the Snare Drum Vingt-Huit Miniatures Études Préparatoires fills a very large gap. Covering many aspects including complex rhythms and ornamentation these studies are essential for percussionists. Vingt-Huit Miniatures Études Préparatoires is compiled by two established and highly accredited musicians. F. Dupin frequent soloist with the Orchestra de Paris and professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon has had a long partnership with M. Jorand ex-soloist with l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France andprofessor at the Conservatoire National de Région de Montpellier. As percussionists themselves and with much invaluable experience between them Vingt-Huit Miniatures Études Préparatoires for Snare Drum is well-informed and essential to aspiring percussion players.