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Quad Logic
Quad Logic was written for quad players, drum instructors, band directors, and anyone wishing to better understand the instrument. The issues covered are those which are unique to the art of tenor drumming including playing areas, quality of sound, crossovers, scrapes, and much more. The book is full of quality exercises, etudes, a cadence, and a challenging solo! Author: Bill Bachman
Rudimental Logic 3.0
The all new Rudimental Logic 3.0 is a technical guide for everyone who plays with sticks! The topics include grip, stroke techniques, unique strategies for the 40 PAS rudiments as well as many hybrids, and the grid. Unlike other books, Rudimental Logic tells you HOW to play things... it's much more than a book simply packed full of notes. Rudimental Logic is perfect for all levels, from beginner to extremely advanced! Author: Bill Bachman
Bass Logic
Bass Logic was written for bass drummers, drum instructors, band directors, and anyone wishing to better understand the instrument. The issues covered are those which are unique to the art of bass drumming including tuning, stroke technique, quality of sound, rhythm/timing, splits for 2-5 basses and much more.
The book is full of quality information and bass music for players of all levels including tons of exercises, a cadence, and ensembles for 3, 4, and 5 basses! Author: Bill Bachman
The Rudimental Drummer
The Beckham Book, Rudimental Competition Solos
Inspired by Charley Wilcoxon's “Modern Rudimental Swing Solos,” these 22 original snare drum solos were written for developing students as well as advanced drummers. Each solo combines rudiments with rhythmic phrasing in musical pieces that include: 40 PAS International Drum Rudiments; contemporary hybrid rudiments; interesting effects like crush rolls, back sticking, butt-end stabs and claw rolls; rudimental solos that swing; and more. Each solo is fun to play and helps to build technique!
A unique collection of snare drum solos by three of today's outstanding rudimental composers. Chosen by the composers themselves from their highly acclaimed publications by Meredith Music, these “rudimental gems” employ a variety of styles, interesting effects, contemporary hybrid rudiments, and solos that “swing” to form a collection that is sure to add spice to the life of any drummer or aficionado.Solos by James Campbell, Dominick Cuccia, and John Pratt
Take an inside look at one of the most innovative marching percussion programs in the world! Written by head SCV percussion instructors Jim Casella and Murray Gusseck, this book will give you a complete collection of unique SCV warm-up exercises as well as several excerpts from Vanguard shows from the 1996, 97, and 98 seasons. With this product you'll be able to upgrade your current warm up program, study advanced and intricate rhythms, build chops, study different arranging techniques, and play actual SCV music!
This book is published in score form, features a full-color glossy cover, squared perfect binding, and contains tons of photographs of the SCV drumline in action!
Modern Multi-Tenor Techniques
By Julie Davila. Indiana State Solo & Ensemble List. Published by Row-Loff Publications.
Method Books Contemporary Rudiments & Solos
By Lalo Davila. Published by Row-Loff Publications.
Method Book The Drummer's Daily Drill
By Dennis Delucia. Arizona State Solo & Ensemble List. Published by Row-Loff Publications.
Method Book ...On the Road Again
On The Road Again includes seven cadences with two being classic Bridgemen and Spirit of Atlanta cadences as well as some right off the recent show fields. Plus this volume includes a special Spirit of Atlanta Bass Drum cadence that will bring a smile to the face of all 80's drum corps nuts! This collection includes cadences played by: *Blue Knights (2000) *The Bridgemen (1978-'83) *Canton Bluecoats (2004) *Carolina Crown (2003-'04) *Madison Scouts (2002) *Magic of Orlando (2003) *Spirit of Atlanta (1987-'88) & (1981-'90)
Method Book...On the Road
Ever wanted to get your hands on the actual cadences played by the real drum corps?Now thanks to Paul Rennick, Jim Yakas, J.J. Pipitone, Tom Aungst, Charley Poole, Allen Joanis, Shawn Schietroma and Hawley Gary you can! This collection includes cadences played by: *Glassmen (1999) *Madison Scouts (1999) *Carolina Crown (1998-'00) *Phantom Regiment (1985-'86) *Cadets of Bergen County (1987-1993) *Canton Bluecoats (1999) *27th Lancers (1977-'86)
Method Book Aptitude
Aptitude melds contemporary and rudimental styles into an exciting collection of musical expression. These creative new works are complemented with an energetic CD accompaniment to create a new genre of soloing. Each solo offers a complete musical performance experience with compositional elements providing multi-level musical and technical challenges. The book features virtually all styles of soloing, and its well-crafted compositions streamline the challenges of making music.
DVD Multiple real-time camera angles enhance learningMain-cut movie offers 3 camera anglesMultiple audio tracks * solo snare* snare & accompaniment * accompaniment only
CD Solo accompaniment in 3 tempos assists tempo controlMain stereo mix at performance tempo2 slower-paced performance/practice tempos with click track. Mono mix enables panning to eliminate click.
Rudimental Cook Book with CD - by Edward Freytag. The definitive snare drum solo-method book. Includes the 26 American Standard Rudiments, the Percussive Arts Society Rudiments, an extensive list of Drum Corps Hybrid Rudiments and 25 rudimental contest solos.A must for anyone that's serious about playing the snare drum.A compact disc of all 25 solos as perfomed by Matt Savage is included.Published by Row-Loff Publications.
Just Desserts with CD - by Edward FreytagAnother collection of 25 rudimental snare drum solos ranging from easy to extremely advanced. Includes exercises and an up-to-date, extensive hybrid rudiment list.The solos found in "Just Desserts" are written by some of the hottest snare drummers in the country and include several championship solos. Great for festival and auditions!Just Desserts now comes with a performance CD!Hear these solos come to life from these great performers:Matt SavageEdward FreytagDustin SchletzerBrad BealPublished by Row-Loff Publications.
Method Book Parking Lot Etudes
By Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps. Composed by Murray Gusseck. Drumline Battery Percussion. For Snare, Tenor, Bass, Cymbals. Psychogenic discourse for the flam-drag fighter pilot.
Level: Advanced.
This book contains some of the most unique drumline cadences and 60 second warm-ups ever written for the Santa Clara Vanguard. Included are such popular favorites as: "Martian Mambo" (SCV 90-91, 94, 02-03), "Poof!" (SCV 92), "Fat Mama Dancin'" (SCV 97), "Electric Wheelchair" (SCV 90-92, 02-03), "It's in 4" (SCV 94 & 96). Gusseck also supplies a foreword to each piece giving some insight to the creation of the work. These are advanced pieces, which are sure to test the boundaries of your rudimental chops!
Method Book Haskell W. Harr Drum Method This best-selling instruction book was developed to meet the needs of the young student aspiring to become a drummer in the school band or orchestra. Book 1 spans 52 lessons and includes: Rudiments Study of various time figures found in every day playing Care and maintenance of drumsAnd more!
Building on the lessons from Book 1, Book 2 covers 26 rudiments and contains additional studies in various time signatures utilizing the 26 rudiments.
Method Book Listen in Snares!
Looking for Exercises that Challenge the Brain as well as your Hands? *These books offer fresh material that challenges your command of the rudiments. *Over 35 exercises are included! *Exercises included for One Hand, Two Height, Multiple Same Hand, Singles, Timing, Doubles, Paradiddles, Rolls, Flams, and Combinations. *Great for individual work-out, in sectionals, or as a battery warm-up. *Listen In - An Exercise Collection is the solution to spicing up your warm-up routine. *Get it today and start learning exercises that make you think!
Method Book Listen in Tenors!
Method Book Listen in Basses!
Method Book Beats: A Drum Method
*This unique book uses rudimental repertoire as a method for individual or group instruction. *Fills the gap of a rudimental method for private teachers, percussion instructors, or band directors after your beginning level book but before advanced solo books. *An easy-intermediate to advanced level method book, Beats includes different variations of the exercise "the grid" and gives the teacher and student plenty of material on each level. *It can be used in private lessons or with a classroom.Helpful technique and performance tips included in the book. *Literature includes solos, duets, grid work, stadium grooves, full battery cadences for each grade (including optional bass parts for schools with 3 or 4 person bass lines.)
Method Book Festival Snare Solos
By Marty Hurley. Florida State Solo & Ensemble List, Indiana State Solo & Ensemble List. Published by Row-Loff Publications.
Method Book The Vacant Lot Sessions
By Colin Mcnutt. Drumline Battery Percussion. For Snare, Tenor, Bass. A compilation of "lot" music that was heard performed by members of the world champion drumline of the 1993 Star of Indiana.
The Lot. Any rudimental drummer knows to go there before the show to get up-close and personal with the performers who know how to dish it out. In "The Vacant Lot Sessions," Colin McNutt and Tapspace Publications bring you two works that will make your head spin! Performed in 1993 by members of the world-champion Star of Indiana drumline, "Red's Rhumba" and the cadence, "Star '93" are your invitation to witness today's most complex beats in rudimental percussion.
Method Book Violent Tenor Cream
Attention tenor bangers and rudimental quad choppers! Leave your delicate sensibilities at the door. This book here is for crazy fools only! Do the math... 6 tenor solos by some of the nuttiest quadcakes that ever held two tenor mallets, plus 2 full-blown tenor ensembles that will crack your mother's skull! That equals 8 buckets of Violent Tenor Cream! This book is bursting at the seams with the following pieces... * Green Eggs & Flam (Matt Altmire) * Ubiquitous Illin-ness (Bill Bachman) * Afrobeat (Mike Hodges) * Hot Dogs in a Canteen (Colin McNutt ) * Grooves & Chops O' Plenty (Brian Perez) * Chocolate Cherry Bomb (Nick Werth) * 2005 SCV Tenor Ensemble(Matt Ramey) * 1992 SCV Tenor Ensemble(Matt Altmire, Michael Apodaca, Mark Campbell, Murray Gusseck, Colin McNutt)
The Moeller Book: A Classic Snare Method for the Rudimental Snare Drummer is one of the books that stands the test of time. The book has been around for 50 years. Very methodical with plenty of study notes, it covers every aspect of snare drum technique imaginable. Single Stroke, Roll of 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, Flam, Bounce, Paradiddle, Flamadidddle, Double Drag and more. 99 pages of snare drumming knowledge
A Sequential Approach to Rudimental Snare Drum by Tom MorganA comprehensive rudimental snare drum method suitable for the intermediate to college level percussion student.
Method Book NARD Drum Solos : A collection of 150 graded solos for the former National Association of Rudimental Drummers
Method Book Developing Dexterity for Snare By Mitchell Peters
