Alfred's Drum Method


Book Description

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




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.




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.




Alfred's Beginning Snare Drum Duets: 15 Duets That Correlate with Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1, Book & CD


Book Description

Fifteen lively duets for beginning snare drummers that will supplement and reinforce any drum method. Correlating page by page with Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1 each duet incorporates newly learned rudiments and snare drum techniques in a fun-to-play context! Included with the book is a CD, which contains all 15 duets. It has been organized so that the performance of the first player's part of each duet is followed by the second player's part, giving the student the opportunity to play along with either part.




Alfred's Kid's Drumset Course


Book Description

Three irresistible drum experts---a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a friendly alligator---keep students' attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help make learning music fun! This full-color book is specifically designed with attention-grabbing illustrations for use with kids at the elementary level. 48 pages.




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.




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




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 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 Beginning Workbook for Snare Drum


Book Description

This is a comprehensive publication, perfect for accompanying any beginning snare drum method. Students will develop reading and writing skills through sequential worksheets and hone playing skills with fun-to-play exercises, solos, and even duets. Inspirational quotes, from today's most successful drummers, encourage and motivate students as they develop. This workbook introduces students to the fundamentals of snare drumming in a hands-on, active format that is welcomed by students and teachers alike.