New and Old "Classic" Drum Books

There are drum books for technique, styles, and advanced concepts. I own more than a 100. But let's start simple, the basics.

1. posture
2. kit set up
3. grip
4. basic rudiments: singles, doubles, paradiddles, closed flams, ruffs
5. sticking patterns
6. counting out loud
7. reading
8. playing in time
9. learning tunes

None of these fundamental concepts and techniques require a book. All of them can be learned while you learn some tunes and have some fun. 

So, why a book?

Books lay out a roadmap, give a sense of accomplishment, develop reading skills, and impart important drum culture attitudes in students among other things. 

​Below are a few favs of mine.