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Drums and Percussion Books

Practical Percussion by Kevin Edwards

A volume of graded studies for Side Drum and Drum kit that will take the complete beginner to a intermediate level. Far from just an instruction manual, the practices and exercises in this book will guide drummers towards a more structured and satisfying technique. Includes Flam studies, triplets, Drum rolls and much more.

A play along CD is included to aid ther student's enjoyment of learning.

Price: Ł 11.95

Rockschool - Debut Tutor plus grades 1:2:3:4:5 and 8

Rockschool is about playing the styles of music you enjoy. Our specially written tunes develop the key skills, styles and techniques you need so you can play the hits of today, yesterday and tomorrow.

The Rockschool packs have standard music notation plus great sounding CDs featuring top musicians. We also encourage everyone to be creative with our Rockschool tunes - so feel free to improvise and adapt them to suit your playing style and musical approach.

Rockschool grades are accredited by Trinity College London. When you take one of our Rockschool exams you will have a qualification and measure of your achievement that is recognised around the world. It shows that you can play your music when it really counts.

We know you will achieve great results from playing Drums with Rockschool. Enjoy!

Price: from Ł13.99 to Ł14.99

The Art Of The Drummer Volume 1

Acclaimed by professional drummers, drum teachers and numerous students, this book is a complete course for modern drumming. Europe's No. 1 drum tutor John Savage carefully goes through all the techniques and concepts that are needed in order to be a proficient drummer.
The book covers drumming technique, swing rock rhythms, hard rock rhythms, jazz rhythms, funk rhythms, Latin rhythms, accents, rim shots, time signatures, snare drum technique, brush technique, drum solos and a great deal more. Why spend money on private lessons when you can learn from the best in the comfort of your own home.

Price: Ł11.95 ( Spiral bound )

Cassettes and CD's also available - to order

Also book 2 available and funk drumming . . . .

Graded Course for Drum Kit Book

Intended to help students prepare for graded exams. This is not meant to be a 'how to do it' book but a source of practical material for the benefit of the student and teacher alike. CD included.

Price: Ł17.99

Buddy Rich's Snare Drum Rudiments
Modern Interpretation by Henry Adler.

Price: Ł13.99

The New Breed by Gary Chester

Gary Chester was one of the busiest studio drummers of the 60s and 70s and played on hundreds of hit records. His systems have been used and endorsed by drummers such as Kenny Aronoff, Danny Gottlieb and Dave Weckl. This is not just another drum book, but rather a system that will help you develop the skills needed to master today's studio requirements.

Price: Ł11.99

Advanced Funk Studies Vol I By Rick Latham - 2 CD's The purpose of this book/2 CD's is to give the advanced drummer some insight into the techniques in- volved in playing today's Funk and Fusion Music. The patterns in this text are to provide the player with a working knowledge of style and feel to develop his own ideas. The information within is merelya means to an end. Many of the patterns are styled after some of today's leading funk drummers such as Steve Gadd, Harvey Mason, and Daivid Garibaldi. Others are direct transcriptions from recordings as indicated.

Price: Ł 18.99

Advanced Techniques For The Modern Drummer By Jim Chapin
Coordinated independence as applied to Jazz and Be-Bop. The original book that revolutionized drumming, from Jim Chapin, the man who defined the art of modern drumming independence. Now available with two CDs of demonstration tracks by Chapin himself.

Price: Ł 11.99

GUITAR BOOKS

10 Easy Lessons - Learn to play Guitar for young beginners.

An enjoyable introduction to guitar for young beginners. Covers the basics of both melody and chord playing using simple arrangements of favourite children's songs. Features entertaining full colour illustrations along with each song.