A drummer's guide to music theory and notation...
These two books will take you through all aspects of drum notation from bars and notes to Triplets and double dots.
Along the way you'll find clear explanations and lots of activities to complete...
Learn to Read Drum Music will quickly get you reading drum notation. Each book is packed full of short explanations and fun exercises for you to complete.
Along the way there are Review sections that test you on all you have learnt so far and lots of Play sections to let you have a go at what you've just learnt.
Learn to Read Drum Music will easily slot into your lesson routine. A few pages can be set as homework each week and then a small amount of lesson time can be spent marking the exercises, going over any issues and hearing the 'Play' pieces.
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Whether you are studying for grade exams or just playing for fun, we think Learn to Read Drum Music is an essential piece of kit.
The books are aimed at drummers aged approximately 10 years and upwards, though many younger students will manage just fine.
No you don’t! However, imagine if you couldn’t read or write the English language itself? You could get by, but life would probably be quite difficult. Being able to read drum music is very similar, as there are so many situations in which written drum music is used.
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To help you brush up on your drum notation we have a handy quiz, packed full of questions for you to answer. Used in combination with the books, this could really help to firm up what you've learnt, ready to put your new skills into practice on stage or in the studio.
The quiz comes in three levels so it's worth a go whatever your ability...
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