The books I use the most, & the things you'll need
The books I use the most, & the things you'll need
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Play Drum Kit
Play Drum Kit
By Ben Garraway and Lee Stanley.
This book was the result of a request I made of the authors that they compile the Drum Kit and Snare Drum modules from thier other books into one volume.
This book was the result of a request I made of the authors that they compile the Drum Kit and Snare Drum modules from thier other books into one volume.
It's a very well put together package for learning Snare and Kit and I have been using it for a long time. The (free to download) backing tracks are great too.
More info on this book (and it's predecessors) here: https://www.playdrumkit.net/
Grade Exams
Grade Exams
They all have their strengths and weaknesses.
They all have their strengths and weaknesses.
NEVER only learn the minimum to pass an exam and move on up the Grades - you'll end up with HUGE gaps in your skill set.
NEVER only learn the minimum to pass an exam and move on up the Grades - you'll end up with HUGE gaps in your skill set.
Buy your own song book for the relevant Grade, start with the links below and also check Amazon.
Trinity Rock & Pop > https://www.trinityrock.com/instruments/drums
Trinity Classical & Jazz > https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/music/grade-exams/percussion
ABRSM > https://www.abrsm.org/en-gb/drum-kit
Rockschool > https://www.rslawards.com/learn-drums/
Stuff You'll Need
Stuff You'll Need
(other than a kit) - these links all worked when I wrote this
(other than a kit) - these links all worked when I wrote this
A music stand - https://amzn.eu/d/0f4tVesZ
A Metronome - https://amzn.eu/d/0a31i0xQ (or get an app for a device)
Sticks - 5A is a good size - https://amzn.eu/d/0812e8DL
A Practice Pad - https://amzn.eu/d/00U0AphS
Headphones - https://amzn.eu/d/0bzeegZe
Other Books of Note
Other Books of Note
Technique builders:
Stick Control and Accents & Rebounds by G.L Stone - These books date back to 1935! Legendary, never bettered.
Jazz Books:
The Jazz Drummers' Reading Workbook by Tom Morgan - Great for learning to Swing with a band.
Jazz Drumming Transitions by Terry O'Mahoney - Moving between common jazz styles.
The Sound of Brushes by Ed Thigpen - a brilliant book for learning brush movements - you can actually practice on the book.
Snare Drum:
50 Short Pieces for Snare Drum by Keith Bartlett - Classical style snare pieces from very easy to moderate level.
The All American Drummer by C.Wilcoxon - Another 'classic' great for learning Rudimental style drumming.
Playalongs and Method Books:
The Drummers Playalong by Cristiano Micalizzi. - Lot's a styles with charts to play through.
A Fresh Approach to Drumset by Mark Wessells - Loads of content, exercises, etudes and more.
Basic Drumming by Joel Rothman - a HUGE collection of things to learn.
Groove Essentials by Tommy Igoe - Grooves in different styles with charts to play.
Survival guide for the modern drummer by Jim Riley - The playalong tracks are the best part of this one.
Let's Talk Drums - REAL drums
Let's Talk Drums - REAL drums
Coming soon
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