100 Famous Funk Beats - by Jim Payne
Transcriptions of over 100 famous drum set rhythms from the classic funk, R&B and soul tunes of the ‘60s & 70’s. The accompanying 90 track CD features the author playing many of the rhythms transcribed in the book and is meant as an educational tool.
Difficulty: Intermediate - Advanced, 56 pages. Large Picture.

Advanced Jazz Drumset - by Danny Gottlieb
This third DVD in the Jazz Drumming Series by Danny Gottlieb provides the student with many advanced exercises, study tips, and performance ideas. This jam packed study guide provides information and inspiration designed to help the student strive toward the professional performance level. Difficulty: Beginning, 4 Page chart. Large Picture.

Advanced Rock Drumset - by Danny Gottlieb
Designed as part three in the Danny’s Rock Drumming series, master drummer Danny Gottlieb discusses and demonstrates challenging rock patterns and exercises, designed to help drummers achieve their advancing musical goals. Complete with a 66-minute DVD and exercise chart. Difficulty: Advanced, 66 pages. Large Picture.

Alfreds Beginning Drumset Method by Sandy Feldstein & Dave Black
This comprehensive method is a practical approach to playing the drumset. Included, are 48 perfectly sequenced pages displaying outstanding instruction for basic drumset beats, embellishments for the left hand and bass drum, drum fills in context, drum fills utilizing the bass drum, sixteenth notes, triplets and advanced drum beats. Students start their first lesson playing an actual beat. The book is divided into two sections: rock and jazz. Each section teaches the use of hi-hat, ride cymbal, snare drum and bass drum in their respective styles.
Difficulty: Beginning - Intermediate, 48 pages. Large Picture.

Anyone Can Play Drum Set - Taught by Gene Holter
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn to play drum set. It will teach you the most popular techniques used in modern music using a clear, step-by-step process. No previous musical experience is necessary to be successful with this method. You will learn rock, swing, jazz, and country styles along with drum music reading, counting, and proper drum setup. This course was developed and is taught by Gene Holter. Gene taught band in public schools for 12 years and has played drums professionally for over 25 years. A free booklet is enclosed to assist with the material.
Difficulty: Beginning. Large Picture.

Block Rockin Beats by Dawn Richardson
Block Rockin’ Beats” has tons of cool grooves and fills for the intermediate to advanced drummer. This book reflects recent musical trends by focusing on funky rock, hip hop, jungle and drum ‘n’ bass influenced patterns for the drum kit. As time marches on, popular music continues to evolve and change. “Block Rockin’ Beats” is designed to give the drummer more ideas and tools to help function in a musical environment that was not only influenced by jazz, blues, gospel, country, soul, latin and funk styles – but also shaped by D.J.s, samplers and electronic music. Drummers are often called upon now to replace or ad to programmed drums in the recording studio. For live shows, live drumming might be melded together with electronic elements or D.J.s, or both Rock and popular music are incorporating so many different elements and styles at this point, it’s hard to keep track! Update your rhythmic vocabulary with some “Block Rockin’ Beats.
 Difficulty: Intermediate - Advanced, 80 pages. Large Picture.

Building Blocks of Rock : Fundamental Patterns and Exercises
for the Beginning Rock Drummer by Dawn Richardson
Beginning drum books can make or break a student's desire to learn the instrument. This book was conceived by a seasoned professional with the idea of developing a collection of exercises that effectively balance simplicity to hold the student's interest. The techniques have been tried and tested through the author's many years of teaching beginning rock drumming. The end result of the author's efforts is a book that specifically addresses the rock drum kit as used in today's pop music. This comprehensive, progressive method provides all the concepts and guidance needed to develop solid basic rock drumming skills. Difficulty: Beginning, 96 pages. Large Picture.

Complete Funk Drumming Book - by Jim Payne
This is the most complete presentation of today's popular funk drumming style available. This book takes you from the very roots of rock and rhythm`n'blues drumming to the highly complex, multidirectional funk styles of today. He also details certain subtleties heretofore only a seasoned veteran would understand. While most drum instruction book concentrate on developing technique, reading ability, or independent coordination, this unique book accurately documents what is hip in rock`n'roll drumming today. The contents are geared to prepare the student for survival in a live playing situation. The book is a valid representation of what people want to hear from a drummer in a working situation - live or in the studio. It contains exercises drawn from many different influences covering coordination, rhythms, patterns, and phrasing. Large Picture.

Complete Modern Drum Set - by Frank Briggs
This package includes the book and a companion DVD: Re-edited from the original masters, this DVD offers challenging material for the intermediate to advanced drummer. All special effects have been removed and the sound track has been encoded in Dolby Digital stereo. Twenty-one play-along tracks, CueLink(tm) and a metronome make this DVD the most valuable cutting edge educational tool for drummers on the market today. This DVD features complete performances of Red Moon, Home, Along the Mohawk, Sketch/Electric and more. It includes over 115 minutes of drumming and is the perfect companion to the Complete Modern Drum Set Book (nearly every page in the book is performed... including page headers and pattern numbers for easy reference). Multiple levels, 160 pages. Large Picture.

Drum-A-Long Starter Kit - Published by Rhythmic Magic
The Drum-A-Long Starter Kit is a revolutionary fun way of learning to play the drums anywhere, anytime. It includes everything you need to get started playing the drums: a Classic Rock Model Practice Pad, sticks, the Rhythm Poster, and a play-along CD. The Classic Rock Model Practice Pad included in this kit measures 9 by 11 inches and helps develop speed, accuracy and endurance. It is 1/4 inch thick with a slide-resistant backing. This silent, portable drumset practice pad allows you to simulate the actual motions used to play a real drumset without disturbing the whole neighborhood. The poster explains the four basic rhythms as well as a number of other terms and drumming patterns. The CD features six songs and drum tracks, plus 3 tracks of spoken instruction and recommendations. Difficulty: Beginning. Large Picture.

Drum Lessons for Kids of All Ages - by Rob Silverman & Mike Silverman
Intended for the beginning drum student, this book contains many essential reading and playing skills for the snare and drumset. These studies are integrated in a logical, sequential order. For example, a new rhythm is introduced and studied on the snare drum, then later applied as a beat and then a fill. The same rhythm will appear later in the book for review and then in one of the play-along tunes. This way each concept is reinforced and utilized in different ways. Because of the need to stress the importance of dynamics and their role in the proper execution of playing a piece, dynamic markings are included in many of the snare drum exercises. The author has gone to extreme measures to provide a fun and humorous way of learning to play drums while at the same time implementing the fundamental tools necessary to be a proficient musician.
The companion CD presents eight play-along tunes with and without the drums.
Difficulty: Beginning to Intermediate, 112 Pages. Large Picture.

(The) Drummer's Cook Book - by John Pickering
Take your creativity to another level with this book! Rock music is, or should be, a form of personal expression. This text was written to encourage and develop the drummer's ability to create and develop his own ideas from a solid foundation. This is one in a series of books that deals with one of the most important aspects of rock drumming that of rhythmic improvisation. Topics covered in this book are: The Rock Feeling, The Variations and Development of a Basic Figure, Rhythmic Improvisation, Solos, and Cymbal Variations with the Right Hand.
Difficulty: Multiple levels, 80 pages. Large Picture.

Drumset 101 - by Rob Silverman
This beginning method book presents an overview of today's contemporary drum rhythms and styles. Rather than focusing on one musical genre, Drumset 101 is a compilation of fundamental coordination exercises that can be applied to many different styles. This book aims to fill the void that has long existed for drum teachers and beginning students, providing one text for all beginning students instead of requiring the purchase of several books covering different styles.
Difficulty: Intermediate, 52 pages. Large Picture.

(The) Drumset Styles Encyclopedia - by John Thomakos
The Drum Set Styles Encyclopedia is a non-comprehensive introduction to essential styles and time-feels for drummers. This book and CD package features over 50 essential styles and time-feels, and is a must-have for drummers of all levels; perfect for the aspiring freelances or any versatile-minded player.
Difficulty: Beginning, 28 pages. Large Picture.

Drum Set Tunes Book - by William Schinstine & Fred Hoey
Contains a series of pieces for beginning drum set players arranged in order of difficulty. Emphasis is placed upon presenting musically meaningful works instead of endless exercises. Acquaints young players with the demands of reading a drum set score. A great variety of styles is explored through these solos.
Difficulty: Beginning, 28 pages. Large Picture.