The Drum Primer Book

blues guitar lesson The Drum Primer Book with Audio CD by Tim Wimer is the designed for the beginning drummer. Starting on the snare drum, it concentrates on stick control, counting and playing rhythms, and correct technique. You will then move to the full drum kit, showing in detail several rhythm patterns, fills, and learn about playing along with a full band. This course also features a complete section on assembling and tuning the drum kit, complete with photos illustrating each step. The included audio CD plays all the musical examples in the book and features a full band (bass, guitar, & keyboards) on five songs.

Purchase the book with the companion DVD and receive a $2 discount

Code: DP
Length: 48 pages
Audio CD: 58 minutes
Level: Beginner
Price: $14.95

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Techniques Covered

Parts of the Drum
Proper Playing Position
Rudiments
Paradiddles
Different Rhythms
Reading Notation
Assembling the Drum Set
Beats
Fills

Features

Many photographs and diagrams to illustrate left and right hand technique.
Music written in both tablature and standard music notation.
DVD markers & CD markers for easy cross reference .
Songs are played at 2 speeds on the CD (slow for practicing and up-tempo for performing).
Additional material that is not on the DVD, but included on the CD.

Other Drum Lessons

Intro to Drums DVD	Snare Drum Rudiments DVD
Drum Primer Book	Let's Jam! for Drums
Drum Styles Book