Basic Drumming – it says it all.
This book, by author Joel Rothman, has been used for over 50 years by students and teachers worldwide. This single volume is 240 pages thick. If you’re looking for just one book that has everything a drummer must learn in the first 2-3 full years of study, this is the go-to book. It contains exercises for basic reading, technique, rolls, rock, jazz, latin, marching cadences, disco beats, breaks and solos, linear exercises, all basic beats for dance band playing, typical drum charts, manuscript paper, a mini music dictionary, and so much more. It is considered the most complete study for all around drumming, and one of the best drum books ever written.
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