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 Drumset for Beginners by Paul Hose and Jim Farey is an exciting and innovative approach to teaching and learning how to play drums. Even while acquiring the basics, students are given room to ‘express’ themselves through the application of essential structural and technical devices. More than this, the book then takes a journey around all the key styles that are the cornerstone of any drummer’s technique, offering a wide selection of subsidiary materials that point the student in the direction of further study once the basics of each style have been mastered. An accompanying MP3CD allows the student direct aural inspiration, but also, the featured play-alongs act as a goal and progress indicator for student and teacher, as well as being great tracks in their own right!

 

Comments from the back cover

Drumset For Beginners: The Teacher's Guide, is a very well thought out way of approaching a very difficult topic...teaching beginners. How many of us who teach have asked "How do I start someone playing the drums?"..."How do I keep it simple?"....it can be intimidating. Paul and Jim have put together a program that simplifies the process, with an emphasis on fun, fundamentals, and patience! I also like the idea of this being a resource for self-teaching. The play-along tracks are well produced, and cover several styles...another good idea for beginners, especially drummers...being multi-dimensional. Congratulations to you both!

David Garibaldi - Tower of Power

This book is a concise and cohesive method for student AND teacher. Its benefits are many and varied, covering aspects of playing and understanding of the instrument that will prove invaluable!

Bobby Arechiga - Strongheart, UK/International Session & Teacher

I think it's great, just the right balance of keeping teachers and students on a steady course without being too prescriptive and at the same time opening people up to lots of music and other teaching and listening material and giving them the options to go wherever they want.

Bruce Parry - Freelance percussionist, Sabian European Band & Orchestral Specialist

I love your book, there are lots of great hints and concept for the journey understanding or better "overstanding" the art of Drumming.

We always have to take it Back, whatever level we are on, "Back to the Basics, fill in the gaps and wholes. We do have to understand how important it is to have a great solid foundation in modern drumming., why? because we, drummers, are the "Backbone" of contemporary music" Clear Thought, Clear Speech, Clear Drum...

…this is an incredible tool, great work...

Swiss Chris - John Legend, Gloria Gaynor, Founder of S.W.I.S.S. Charity

I get to see lots of drum books from many drummers around the world and the books I like must have good structure, easy to follow lessons, be musical as well as rhythmic and inspiring, Paul and Jim have achieved this with this book and I would recommend you add this to your drum book library.

Mike Dolbear - UK Teacher & Author, founder www.Mikedolbear.com