You Can Teach Yourself Drums
Sheet Music

Drum set - Beginning

SKU: MB.94495

Composed by James Morton. Squareback saddle-stitched, Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Book and online audio/video. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94495).

ISBN 9781562220334. UPC: 796279009836. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that is you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip, sticking, and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values if which they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. An optional DVD or CD demonstrating the examples in the book is available.