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 Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 pages of sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, and bass drum and cymbal technique. Book 1 also includes 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests. Book 2 is much more than just a snare drum method! It continues the learning process by covering additional rudimental studies, tonal properties of the snare drum, theme and variations, musical forms, solos and duets. Book 2 also covers traditional rudimental style, corps style (by Jay Wanamaker), orchestral style, accessory instruments, and multiple-percussion techniques. The DVD includes demonstrations of all the rudiments and accessory instruments, plus solo performances by the authors. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

This innovative method presents a practical approach to playing the drumset. Students start their first lesson by actually playing a beat! The book covers two styles, rock and jazz. Students will learn how the hi-hat, ride cymbal, snare, and bass drum are used in each style.

Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1 is the ideal teaching tool to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. This best-selling book contains excellent sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies, contest solos, and bass drum and cymbal technique, as well as 23 solos suitable for recitals and contests.

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.

A step-by-step instructional method designed to guide and motivate intermediate-level snare drummers.

This innovative method is a practical approach to playing the drumset. Students start their first lesson by playing an actual beat! The book and DVD are divided into two sections: "Rock" and "Jazz." In each section students learn the use of the hi-hat, ride cymbal, snare drum and bass drum in their respective styles.