Alfred's Rudimental Duets


Book Description

This innovative duet book for the intermediate snare drummer is presented in a clear and easy-to-read format. It contains various time signatures, meter and tempo changes, and special effects such as back sticking, rim shots and playing on the rim.




Alfred's Drum Method


Book Description

"Rudimental studies, roll studies, reading studies, actual drum parts, contest solos, bass drum & cymbals"--Cover.




Alfred's Rudimental Contest Solos


Book Description

Focuses on the musical aspects of etudes, with sticking, dynamics and accents indicated throughout to enhance the musicality of each piece. Perfect for the intermediate snare drummer, this book includes rudimental cadences, funk style, theme and variations and Spanish style, while making use of the different tonal areas of the drum.




Alfred's Beginning Snare Drum Solos


Book Description

Alfred's Beginning Snare Drum Solos features all of the solo material contained in Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1, in a clear, concise, convenient format. Perfect for juries, recitals or contests, this book is a welcome addition to the drum student's arsenal.




14 Modern Contest Solos


Book Description

All 26 of the Standard American Drum Rudiments, their variations and a number of compound rudiments are used here to establish the countless possibilities which present themselves within the bounds of the drumming rudiments. The interesting library contains titles such as: * Stomping Through the Bar Line * Gingersnap * Ruffing Up a Storm * No Left Flam 6/8




Alfred's Complete Snare Drum Solos: 45 Beginning- To Intermediate-Level Contest Solos


Book Description

Alfred's Complete Snare Drum Solos features all of the solo material contained in books 1 and 2 of Alfred's Drum Method in a clear, concise, convenient format. Perfect for juries, recitals, or contests, this book is a welcome addition to the drum student's arsenal. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.




Championship Corps-Style Contest Solos


Book Description

Seven innovative rudimental snare drum solos composed in the drum corps style. These musical contest solos include a number of visual effects as well as the newest in corps-style rudiments.




Snare Drum: The Competition Collection


Book Description

A collection of individual contest solos, gradually paced in increasing difficulty from elementary to intermediate levels. These solos can be used to augment regular method books, and as supplementary lesson material and contest solos for state and local contests. The 14 titles include: Ratama Cat and Wriskit.




Alfred's Drum Method Book 2


Book Description

A step-by-step instructional method designed to guide and motivate beginning-level snare drummers. Includes 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests. Provides how-to knowledge regarding drum care, drum tuning, plus stick and drum head selection.




Rudimental Solos for Accomplished Drummers


Book Description

(Meredith Music Percussion). Challenging, demanding, musical and fun! This collection of 19 snare drum solos by world-renowned virtuoso John Pratt, author of the legendary 14 Modern Contest Solos , will set a new standard for rudimental snare drum soloing. Includes performance notes from Pratt, plus a foreword by Robin Engelman.