The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums

by Michael Miller

You can't beat this one for learning the basics!

This book covers everything the aspiring drummer needs to know-from an overview of drums and percussion history and theory; to information on purchasing, tuning, and maintaining drums; to basic music notation, rhythm, and time signatures; to snare drum fundamentals; playing a complete drum set; and basic beats for every style of music. In addition, this newly revised edition contains an audio CD featuring all exercises and solos from the book, tuning examples, and play along tracks.

€ Audio CD included
€ According to a Gallup survey, there are over 62 million amateur musicians in the U.S.
€ Drums are the third most popular instrument among amateur musicians

Genres: Music

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 6, 2004

Reviews

[Julio R. Ra]

Very, very, very basic book that introduces drums to complete neophytes. It explains the basic arrangement of drums, manufacturers, types of drummers, how to tune drums, styles of drumming, and lots of basic drum notation. Good for kids just getting an understanding of rhythms and learning about drums, but not really a good tool for playing drums.

[Jay Goemmer]

I like this book better than "Drums for Dummies," even thought I don't think I'm a *complete* idiot when it comes to learning to play drums. ;-D

(25 June 2011)