Drumming Books

Showing 1-50 of 160
Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer (Staple Bound)
by (shelved 11 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.68 — 338 ratings — published 1998
Rate this book
Clear rating
Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer (Ted Reed Publications) Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer (Ted Reed Publications)
by (shelved 9 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.55 — 226 ratings — published 1997
Rate this book
Clear rating
Master Studies Master Studies (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.42 — 62 ratings — published 1986
Rate this book
Clear rating
4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set 4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.38 — 90 ratings — published 1985
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rate this book
Clear rating
The New Breed Revision Audio Online The New Breed Revision Audio Online (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.47 — 60 ratings — published 2006
Rate this book
Clear rating
Advanced Funk Studies: Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer Advanced Funk Studies: Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.19 — 36 ratings — published 1980
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Art of Bop Drumming: Book & Online Audio (Manhattan Music Publications) The Art of Bop Drumming: Book & Online Audio (Manhattan Music Publications)
by (shelved 4 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.59 — 79 ratings — published 1994
Rate this book
Clear rating
The All-American Drummer The All-American Drummer (Unknown Binding)
by (shelved 3 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.67 — 3 ratings — published
Rate this book
Clear rating
The New Breed The New Breed (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.27 — 11 ratings — published 1986
Rate this book
Clear rating
Drumming at the Edge of Magic Drumming at the Edge of Magic (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.22 — 411 ratings — published 1990
Rate this book
Clear rating
When the Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm When the Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.36 — 532 ratings — published 1997
Rate this book
Clear rating
Effective Practicing For Musicians Effective Practicing For Musicians (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.52 — 118 ratings — published
Rate this book
Clear rating
Turtle Boy Turtle Boy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,983 ratings — published 2020
Rate this book
Clear rating
Ultimate Realistic Rock: Book & 2 CDs Ultimate Realistic Rock: Book & 2 CDs (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.49 — 35 ratings — published 1995
Rate this book
Clear rating
Sticking Patterns: Book & Online Audio Sticking Patterns: Book & Online Audio (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.63 — 19 ratings — published 1994
Rate this book
Clear rating
Accents and Rebounds: For the Snare Drummer Accents and Rebounds: For the Snare Drummer (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.59 — 32 ratings — published
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rate this book
Clear rating
Anatomy of Drumming: Move Better, Feel Better, Play Better Anatomy of Drumming: Move Better, Feel Better, Play Better (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.08 — 60 ratings — published 2015
Rate this book
Clear rating
Master Studies II: More Exercises for the Development of Control and Technique Master Studies II: More Exercises for the Development of Control and Technique (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.64 — 11 ratings — published 2006
Rate this book
Clear rating
Natsumi! Natsumi! (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.13 — 558 ratings — published 2018
Rate this book
Clear rating
Strange Things Happen: A Life with The Police, Polo, and Pygmies Strange Things Happen: A Life with The Police, Polo, and Pygmies (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 3.58 — 891 ratings — published 2009
Rate this book
Clear rating
Future Sounds: A Book of Contemporary Drumset Concepts, Book & Online Audio Future Sounds: A Book of Contemporary Drumset Concepts, Book & Online Audio (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.43 — 28 ratings — published 1990
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary As Taught by Alan Dawson: Book & Online Audio The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary As Taught by Alan Dawson: Book & Online Audio (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.58 — 40 ratings — published 1998
Rate this book
Clear rating
Double Bass Drumming Double Bass Drumming (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 3.57 — 7 ratings — published 1993
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.42 — 19 ratings — published 2000
Rate this book
Clear rating
Sacred Drumming Sacred Drumming (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 3.79 — 39 ratings — published 2001
Rate this book
Clear rating
Tommy Igoe: Groove Essentials (Book, CD & DVD) Tommy Igoe: Groove Essentials (Book, CD & DVD)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.52 — 52 ratings — published 2004
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Heart of the Circle: A Guide to Drumming The Heart of the Circle: A Guide to Drumming (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.07 — 14 ratings — published 1999
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Shamanic Drum: A Guide To Sacred Drumming The Shamanic Drum: A Guide To Sacred Drumming (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.13 — 61 ratings — published 1991
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Art and Heart of Drum Circles The Art and Heart of Drum Circles (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as drumming)
avg rating 4.15 — 33 ratings — published 2003
Rate this book
Clear rating
Hit So Hard: A Memoir Hit So Hard: A Memoir (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.20 — 1,642 ratings — published 2017
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist (A Picture Book) The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist (A Picture Book)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.16 — 126 ratings — published
Rate this book
Clear rating
Indian Rhythms for Drumset Indian Rhythms for Drumset (Sheet music)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.33 — 3 ratings — published 2008
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith! The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith! (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.16 — 132 ratings — published
Rate this book
Clear rating
Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.25 — 8 ratings — published 1941
Rate this book
Clear rating
Polyrhythms for the Drumset: Book & Online Audio Polyrhythms for the Drumset: Book & Online Audio (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.60 — 5 ratings — published 1993
Rate this book
Clear rating
Polyrhythms - The Musician's Guide Book/Online Audio Polyrhythms - The Musician's Guide Book/Online Audio (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.45 — 20 ratings — published 2001
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rate this book
Clear rating
Advanced snare drum studies, Advanced snare drum studies, (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.80 — 5 ratings — published
Rate this book
Clear rating
TRY1064 - Intermediate Snare Drum Studies TRY1064 - Intermediate Snare Drum Studies (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.60 — 5 ratings — published 1976
Rate this book
Clear rating
66 Drum Solos for the Modern Drummer: Rock * Funk * Blues * Fusion * Jazz 66 Drum Solos for the Modern Drummer: Rock * Funk * Blues * Fusion * Jazz (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.80 — 5 ratings — published 2001
Rate this book
Clear rating
Portraits in Rhythm: 50 Studies for Snare Drum Portraits in Rhythm: 50 Studies for Snare Drum (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.29 — 35 ratings — published 1985
Rate this book
Clear rating
Progressive/Djent Drumming Progressive/Djent Drumming (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published
Rate this book
Clear rating
Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin Beast: John Bonham and the Rise of Led Zeppelin (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 3.96 — 417 ratings — published 2021
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Geometry of Musical Rhythm The Geometry of Musical Rhythm (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.49 — 43 ratings — published 2013
Rate this book
Clear rating
Mark Guiliana - Exploring Your Creativity on the Drumset Book/Online Audio Mark Guiliana - Exploring Your Creativity on the Drumset Book/Online Audio (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.64 — 14 ratings — published
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Best Beginner Drum Book The Best Beginner Drum Book (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as drumming)
avg rating 4.18 — 45 ratings — published
Rate this book
Clear rating


“Drumming for me is not just mere fun. It is a cathartic, therapeutic, meditative practice, even spiritual. Without playing at least once a week, usually on the beach, my thoughts become discombobulated — full of words and concepts and analysis, including some nonsense, too. Music then comes to the help by lighting up the neurones of the brain which start firing up as soon as I decide to go drumming. And natural highs don’t have lows. Rather than thoughts, drumming is how I connect with my emotions, process and regulate them. I also get to commune with Mother Nature and its great outdoors. Like poetry in motion, the system is then alchemically recalibrated… until the next jam.

“The highest goal of music is to connect one’s soul to their Divine Nature, not entertainment.”
— Pythagoras”
Omar Cherif

Clarissa Pinkola Estés
“Each woman has potential access to Rio Abajo Rio, this river beneath the river. She arrives there through deep meditation, dance, writing, painting, prayermaking, singing, drumming, active imagination, or any activity which requires an intense altered consciousness. A woman arrives in this world-between-worlds through yearning and by seeking something she can see just out of the corner of her eye. She arrives there by deeply creative acts, through intentional solitude, and by practice of any of the arts.”
Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves

More quotes...