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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

TOP 20 DRUM BOOKS


To be proficient on your instrument, you want to make sure all your bases are covered. Here are some of the top-rated drum books that have made a huge impact in drummer's lives over the years and have definitely stood the test of time.

READING: "Fundamental Studies for Snare Drum" - Garwood Whaley, Ted Reed's "Syncopation", "Modern Reading Text in 4/4" - Louie Bellson

HAND INDEPENDENCE: "Stick Control" - George Stone, "Accents and Rebounds" - George Stone

RUDIMENTS: "International Drum Rudiments" - PAS, "Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments" - Buddy Rich/Henry Adler

SNARE DRUM: - "Modern School for Snare Drum" - Morris Goldberg, "Modern Rudimental Swing Solos" - Charles Wilcoxin

DRUM SET: - "Realistic Rock" - Carmine Appice, "Future Sounds" - David Garibaldi, "The New Breed" -Gary Chester, "Bass Drum Control" - Colin Bailey, "Patterns" series- Gary Chaffee

MISCELLANEOUS: "Master Studies" - Joe Morello, "Even in the Odds" - Ralph Humphrey, "Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset" - Frank Malabe and Rob Weiner, "Drum Wisdom" - Bob Moses, "The Sound of Brushes" - Ed Thigpen

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