The definitive guide to playing rhythms, fills, and grooves for beginners of all ages.
Book 1 topics include:
Quarter, 8th, and 16th note rhythms, starting with the basics before combining note values
Half, Quarter, and 8th Rests
One measure fills that move around the drumset
Fills starting anywhere on the 8th note grid
Accenting
Dynamics
“1 e an” and “1 an a” rhythms
Intro to limb independence
Intro to coordination
8th Note Grooves with an emphasis on kick patterns
Every topic includes lots of examples that follow a natural increase in complexity, which makes learning to read easy. The simple checkbox system in the Table of Contents helps you keep track of what lessons you’ve completed. Or, if you’re a teacher, what lessons you’ve taught.
The Warmup Index and Groove Index at the back of the book keep lessons organized and focused.
The definitive guide to playing rhythms, fills, and grooves for beginners of all ages.
Book 1 topics include:
Quarter, 8th, and 16th note rhythms, starting with the basics before combining note values
Half, Quarter, and 8th Rests
One measure fills that move around the drumset
Fills starting anywhere on the 8th note grid
Accenting
Dynamics
“1 e an” and “1 an a” rhythms
Intro to limb independence
Intro to coordination
8th Note Grooves with an emphasis on kick patterns
Every topic includes lots of examples that follow a natural increase in complexity, which makes learning to read easy. The simple checkbox system in the Table of Contents helps you keep track of what lessons you’ve completed. Or, if you’re a teacher, what lessons you’ve taught.
The Warmup Index and Groove Index at the back of the book keep lessons organized and focused.
