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.




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 Drum Method


Book Description

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




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.




Snare Drum Solos


Book Description

Miscellaneous Percussion Music - Mixed Levels




Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum


Book Description

Written to serve the high school student in contest or the professional in audition, Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum is a collection of solos written to help student percussionists prepare for the technical and musical demands of contemporary music composers.




The Art of Multi-Tenor Drumming


Book Description

This is the most comprehensive book ever written on the art of multi-tenor drumming. At 366 pages, it covers everything from the most basic movements to extremely advanced material. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, you are certain to find plenty of fresh and enjoyable ideas. Written by seven-time DCA tenor champion James Christian, this book is a love letter to every tenor drummer who has ever picked up a pair of drum sticks. You'll get thousands of exercises and groove patterns, 33 solos, and tons of material for every ability level. Every serious rudimental drummer should own a copy.




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.




Time Functioning Patterns


Book Description

Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for developing the kinds of skills necessary for drumset performance. Time-Functioning Patterns includes materials dealing with rock cymbal ostinatos, jazz independence, and the new linear phrasing concept that Gary developed.




Stick Control


Book Description

George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it one of the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving "control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination," with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand. This indispensable book for drummers of all types includes hundreds of basic to advanced rhythms and moves through categories of single-beat combinations, triplets, short roll combinations, flam beats, flam triplets and dotted notes, and short roll progressions.