Named one of the “25 Timeless Drum Books” by Modern Drummer magazine, this book contains hundreds of practical beats and fills, and teaches how to apply a variety of grooves and fills to the performance of songs. The accompanying audio tracks include demos and 18 play-along songs covering a wide range of rock, blues, and pop styles, with detailed instructions on how to create exciting, solid drum parts.
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Designed for anyone just learning to play the drumset, this comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's method is based on years of teaching drum students of all ages. This compilation includes both Books 1 and 2, hours of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, and video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette!
Lessons in Book 1 include: drum setup & fundamentals • tuning & maintenance • basic music reading • grips & strokes • coordination & basic techniques • basic beats for many styles of music • 8th notes, 16th notes, dotted notes & triplets • drum fills • and more.
Lessons in Book 2 include: limb independence • half-time grooves • syncopation • funk grooves • ghost notes • jazz drumming • chart reading • drum soloing • brush playing • and much more.
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Drum Lessons for Kids
Are you a young beginner interested in playing the drums? Do you want a lesson book with simple layouts and engaging songs? Perhaps you're in need of a drum book designed specifically for children? You're in the right place! Learn to play the drumset with this comprehensive beginner's guide from Hal Leonard – the name musicians trust to learn any instrument. Whether you're a teacher looking for a reliable resource or a parent seeking to inspire, Hal Leonard Drums for Kids is an excellent tool for young drummers.
Trusted Method for Young Learners, Parents, & Music Teachers
This book will introduce core drumming concepts one at a time, keeping kids focused and interested. It is full of helpful resources such as diagrams, photos, and practice tips to ensure a smooth progression. Designed for students practicing at home, or those under guidance of a teacher, this approach provides clear instruction and engaging lessons. Make learning simple and fun with songs like “Another One Bites the Dust” and “Purple Haze.”
Audio Access Included
This edition includes a unique access code to companion recorded accompaniments online–for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo and pitch, and tailor your practice experience. These demonstration tracks bring lessons to life.
Start your musical journey with a guide you can trust!
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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, The Hal Leonard Drumset Method will teach you everything you need to know to start playing.
Trusted Method for Self-Learners & Music Teachers
This book will guide you in: drum setup and fundamentals; tuning and maintenance; basic music reading; coordination and basic techniques; 8th notes, 16th notes, dotted notes, and triplets; drum fills; and more. It is full of helpful resources such as diagrams, photos, and practice tips to ensure a smooth progression. Designed for students learning on their own, or those under guidance of a teacher, this approach provides clear instruction and engaging lessons. Make learning simple and fun with basic beats for many different styles of music.
Audio Access Included
This edition includes a unique access code to companion recorded accompaniments online for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo and pitch, and tailor your practice experience. There are hours of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette!
Start your musical journey with a guide you can trust–and a method that has helped countless players make music with heart.
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Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists – giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
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Winner of 2021 Best Tools for Schools Award for Best Method
Would you like to offer a music program for students interested in creating music outside of traditional ensemble options? Do you need reliable and engaging music lessons for kids eager to learn an instrument? Music Will and Hal Leonard's Modern Band Method Series is the answer! Educators now have the opportunity to teach students instruments in an ensemble setting or individually.
Revolutionizing How Kids Are Learning Music
Music Will (formerly Little Kids Rock) is the largest nonprofit music program in the US public school system. They provide music education to over a million students who might not have otherwise had access in their schools. Students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels find the modern band approach appealing and fun. Writers from Music Will teamed up with publisher Hal Leonard to create the Modern Band Method Series; complete with guided lesson plans, audio tracks, video instruction, and popular songs.
Drums, Book 1
This edition includes a guided lesson plan full of drum fundamentals: how to hold your drumsticks, proper hand and feet techniques, limb independence, reading notes and rhythms, rudiments, composing a song, writing lyrics, and more. Audio tracks use PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows players to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. This drum method works in tandem with the other instrument method books so students can play songs like “Back in Black” and “Umbrella” together as a full band!
The modern band method is a fresh approach to music education that engages educators and inspires students.
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Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists – giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
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The concept behind The Visual Drumset Method is to use pictures instead of normal music notation to illustrate how to play basic drum beats. Practice along with the individual drum beats using the online audio tracks, then move on to the song tracks later, and play any of the drum beats with these songs. Hand grip, hand and foot positioning, and technique instructions are also included. Click here for a sample video lesson on different ways to play the same beat; or click here for a basic video lesson on playing a basic rock drum beat.
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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 additional studies in various time signatures utilizing the 26 rudiments.
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Now in Paperback!
To mark the 30th-anniversary of the world's best-loved drum magazine, Modern Drummer, here is the first book to tell the complete tale of the modern drumset masters. A century of drumming is covered: from the founding fathers of jazz, to today's athletic, mind-altering rhythm wizards – and everyone in between. Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Levon Helm, Neil Peart and dozens of other drum gods are featured.
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This book has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you play your electronic drums. Step-by-step pictures take you from the first day exercises to playing along with backing tracks! In one great book you get: a look-and-learn course that uses clear pictures instead of long explanations; practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know to get you playing, fast!; instant online access to over 60 audio tracks using the included personalized download card; exciting drum grooves to learn for many different styles of music, from rock and metal to hip hop and funk! It's simply everything you need!
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100 Essential Drumset Lessons contains information, examples, exercises, and over 300 demonstration and play-along audio tracks covering a range of topics that every drummer – from novice to professional – will find useful. Its educational scope runs the gamut, including basic rock, funk, metal, hip-hop, blues, country, basic swing, advanced swing concepts, fills, technical exercises, metric superimposition, soloing concepts, odd time playing, brush playing, as well as Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and other world music drumming styles. It also includes advice on productive practicing techniques, transcribing drum parts, creating an original drum part for a song, and five drumset audition solos – suitable for use at all-state auditions, music festivals, or recitals.
Audio is accessed online for download or streaming and features PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, and pan left or right – available exclusively from Hal Leonard.
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Play jazz with tremendous facility and authentic vocabulary. Learn to develop your own sound, perform a wide variety of essential jazz time feels, and improvise dynamic fills and solos, taught in the tradition of Alan Dawson and other Berklee luminaries of drum education. This approach to jazz drumming presents a unique blend of four-way coordination, comping vocabulary, and soloing/improvisation concepts, infused with world rhythms. It will help you to develop a deep, practical understanding of how to play jazz drums, and to develop your own personal sound and style.
You will learn to:
• Deepen your sense of swing and overall timing
• Understand the ride cymbal's critical role in jazz time-keeping
• Apply the rudimental language of jazz
• Develop your independence, via some of the great Alan Dawson's signature exercises and “The Rudimental Ritual”
• Play brushes and brush patterns
• Improvise captivating drum set solos
• Incorporate world rhythms into jazz
• Read and interpret drum charts
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Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists – giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
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Renowned drummer and educator Peter Erskine distils decades of experience into Jazz Drumming Perspectives – a comprehensive guide for drummers and anyone working with rhythm. Building on his acclaimed book The Drum Perspective, Erskine shares practical insights on creating music that resonates with both performers and listeners. The book explores diverse styles of jazz drumming and includes online audio tracks showcasing some of Erskine's finest performances, along with transcriptions, charts, and exercises to enhance creativity and skill. Bonus content features a young Erskine at nine years old playing with Stan Kenton and studio videos that capture his artistry. Whether you're a drummer, bandleader, or simply curious about the art of rhythm, this resource offers an inspiring approach to mastering jazz drumming.
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Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists – giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
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Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists – giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
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Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists – giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
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Covers 26 rudiments and etudes in various time signatures.
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Continue Your Drum Journey
Are you interested in playing the drums? Do you want a reliable method to follow with step-by-step instructions? Did you make your way through Book 1 and you need more? 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're just picking up the instrument or looking to build a solid foundation, The Hal Leonard Drumset Method - Book 2 will teach you everything you need to know to start playing.
Trusted Method for Self-Learners & Music Teachers
Book 2 continues building on the fundamentals from Book 1 and moves forward into more challenging styles and techniques. Lessons include: limp independence; half-time grooves; syncopation; funk grooves; ghost notes; jazz drumming; chart reading; drum soloing; brush playing; and more. Designed for students learning on their own, or those under guidance of a teacher, this approach provides clear instruction and engaging lessons.
Audio & Video Lessons Included
This edition includes a unique access code to hours of companion recorded accompaniments and video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette online–for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo and pitch, and tailor your practice experience.
Start your musical journey with a guide you can trust – and a method that has helped countless players make music with heart.
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If you want to take your drumming chops to the next level, you must know how to read drum music. Written by Professor Dave Vose, this Berklee Workshop is ideal for both beginners and pros and includes everything you'll need to make sightreading drum notation easy and natural. Features: more than 50 lessons complete with general practice tips; steady learning progression from reading quarter notes to 16th-note triplets; practice rhythms containing accents, flams, rolls, ruffs, tempo and meter changes; and much more.
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Now available with online audio! 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 additional studies in various time signatures utilizing the 26 rudiments.
The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Play your favorite songs quickly and easily with the Drum Play-Along Series. Just follow the drum notation, listen to the audio to hear how the drums should sound, then play along using the separate backing tracks. The lyrics are also included for quick reference. The audio files are accessed online for download or streaming and include PLAYBACK+ features that allow you to adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch! Includes: Another One Bites the Dust • Billie Jean • Green River • Helter Skelter • I Won't Back Down • Living After Midnight • The Reason • 21 Guns.
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Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists – giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.
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Don't trust strangers on the internet with your musical dreams! The Do-It-Yourself series from Hal Leonard helps adults (and young adults) achieve their music-making dreams with carefully-curated instruction by trusted experts. Complete with audio demos and video instruction, these books provide you with easy-to-learn lessons to give you a solid foundation to start making music as soon as you'd like! Written with the use of well-known songs, you'll be making music while still learning to play!
Do-It-Yourself Drums is a fun, easy, and independent way to get started playing drums. Using well-known pop, rock, funk, jazz, and reggae tunes, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video instruction by professional drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, John Fogerty) and instructor Rick Mattingly (Modern Drummer magazine, Percussive Arts Society). Topics covered include: setting up your kit; types of sticks and equipment; reading charts; limb independence; playing styles and grooves; demonstration and play-along audio tracks; video instruction and demonstration; plus online supplemental PDFs of groove patterns. Includes over 100 audio tracks and 50+ minutes of video!
Don't wait another stay to start your music-making journey!
Audio and video recordings are accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Master teacher Joe Porcaro presents rudiments at the drumset in this sensational new edition of Groovin' with Rudiments. This book is chock full of exciting drum grooves, sticking patterns, fills, polyrhythmic adaptations, odd meters, and fantastic solo ideas in jazz, rock, and Latin feels. The audio features 99 audio clip examples in many styles to round out this true collection of superb drumming material for every serious drumset performer. Includes a foreword and bio.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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A 52-week, one-exercise-per-day workout program for developing, improving, and maintaining drum technique. Players of all levels – beginners to advanced – will increase their speed, coordination, dexterity and accuracy using these bite-sized lessons. The online audio contains all 365 workout licks, plus play-along grooves in styles including rock, blues, jazz, heavy metal, reggae, funk, calypso, bossa nova, march, mambo, New Orleans 2nd Line, and lots more! The revised edition now includes additional workouts for drummers and upgraded instructional tips. The audio is accessed online and features PLAYBACK+ technology that lets you adjust the tempo, loop tricky passages, and more!
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Always wanted to play drums? Then get on the FastTrack and make it happen now! FastTrack method books give you a fast way to learn how to play that new instrument (or the one that's been sitting in the closet for a few years). Skeptical because other method books haven't worked for you? That's exactly why we wrote these! They're designed for the player who wants to learn on their own terms with the help of some user-friendly instruction, professional audio and video examples, and cool music to play along the way. Don't worry: we're not going to just show you a few tricks to play one or two songs. You're going to get everything you need to start playing (this is a Hal Leonard book, after all!) but then in a couple of weeks you'll become the player you've always wanted to be, ready to move into the songbooks filled with songs by the Beatles, Clapton, Hendrix, and more. And just in case that's not enough to convince you, the last section of all FastTrack Starter Packs (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard and Drums) include the same songs so that you and your buddies can form a band and jam together. So, yes, it IS time to reignite those rock star dreams!
The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Exteme Metal Drumming is your guide to an exciting musical genre that features great technicality, fast and complex double-bass patterns, odd time signatures, erratic song structures, and blazing tempos. This logical, step-by-step approach will enable drummers to acquire the diverse skills needed for this style while emphasizing musical applications of the techniques. Includes a foreword by George Kollias.
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The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor, you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson, learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while practicing the many exercises, concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away, with a free online metronome!
The drum book features lessons on: drumset fundamentals, counting & rhythm basics, music reading, beginning grooves, fills, chart reading, rudiments, The Moeller Method, the shuffle, different time signatures, and listening suggestions. Includes drum beats from 14 songs: Another One Bites the Dust • Babylon Sisters • Bang Bang • Every Breath You Take • Everybody Wants to Rule the World • Free Fallin' • Hold the Line • La Grange • Minute by Minute • (You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman • Sharp Dressed Man • Smells like Teen Spirit • Solsbury Hill • Whipping Post.
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