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Shape Beats for Kids: A Simple and Fun Approach to Learning Drums 
Shape Beats for Kids: A Simple and Fun Approach to Learning Drums
Shape Beats for Kids: A Simple and Fun Approach to Learning Drums
By Tim Carman
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Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide: Snare Drum Book -
Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide: Observations and Interpretations of the Fifty Snare Drum Etudes from Portraits in Rhythm 
Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide: Observations and Interpretations of the Fifty Snare Drum Etudes from Portraits in Rhythm
Portraits in Rhythm: Complete Study Guide: Observations and Interpretations of the Fifty Snare Drum Etudes from Portraits in Rhythm
By Anthony J. Cirone
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The Complete Drumset Method: Beginning Drumset: Drumset Book & Online Audio -
Ludwig Collection of Drum Solos: Drum Book -
The Complete Drumset Method: Beginning Drumset -
The Complete Drumset Method: Beginning Drumset -
Patterns: Sticking Patterns: Drumset Book & Online Audio -
Patterns: Sticking Patterns 
Patterns: Sticking Patterns
Patterns: Sticking Patterns
By Gary Chaffee
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Linear Time Playing: Drumset Book & Online Audio -
Linear Time Playing: Funk & Fusion Grooves for the Modern Styles 
Linear Time Playing: Funk & Fusion Grooves for the Modern Styles
Linear Time Playing: Funk & Fusion Grooves for the Modern Styles
By Gary Chaffee
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Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along Series: Drums -
Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique: Congas Book -
Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique 
Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique
Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique
By Ted Reed
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Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique 
Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique
Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique
By Ted Reed
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Patterns: Rhythm & Meter Patterns 
Patterns: Rhythm & Meter Patterns
Patterns: Rhythm & Meter Patterns
By Gary Chaffee
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The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion & Drum Set: Drumset Book & Online Audio -
The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion & Drum Set: Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano, Guitar, Horns, & Strings 
The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion & Drum Set: Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano, Guitar, Horns, & Strings
The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion & Drum Set: Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano, Guitar, Horns, & Strings
By Ed Uribe
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Patterns: Technique Patterns: Drumset Book & Online Audio -
Patterns: Technique Patterns 
Patterns: Technique Patterns
Patterns: Technique Patterns
By Gary Chaffee
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Simple Steps to Keyboard Percussion: Mallet Instrument Book -
Simple Steps to Keyboard Percussion 
Simple Steps to Keyboard Percussion
Simple Steps to Keyboard Percussion
By Anthony J. Cirone
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Wrist and Finger Stroke Control: Drum Book -
Championship Corps-Style Contest Solos: Snare Drum Book
About this collection
Drums & Percussion
Alfred Music's Drums & Percussion collection covers every aspect of percussion study, from snare drum fundamentals to advanced drumset styles. Core titles like George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control and Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation remain foundational resources for percussion teachers and students. The collection spans beginner through advanced levels and includes formats ranging from printed books with online audio to digital downloads, giving you flexibility in how you teach and learn.
Who it's for
- Percussion teachers building curriculum for snare drum and drumset students
- Private instructors and drummers seeking method books and solo material
- Band and orchestra directors adding percussion depth to their programs
What's inside
- Snare drum and drumset methods spanning beginner to advanced levels
- Jazz, rock, funk, and latin drumming techniques with master instructors
- Mallet percussion, timpani, and world percussion methods and solos
- Books, digital downloads, online audio, and DVD formats
Things to consider
Start your students with a method matched to their current level: Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method or Book 1 of Alfred's Drum Method work well for first-year players, while Progressive Steps to Syncopation and The Art of Bop Drumming suit intermediate to advanced drummers ready to study style-specific technique. If you're teaching ensemble or band, pair individual method books with mallet percussion and timpani resources to round out your section's musicianship. Check the format details for each title: some include online audio or companion conductor scores that amplify their teaching value.