This is one of the finest and to the point beginner drum-set books.  It gently gains the attention of the novice drummer and sets him, her on the path to competence and proficiency as a drummer. The book goes through beginning stages of groove formation, fills, parts of the drum kit and if that was not enough, there is a play along CD.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum Lessons in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526d

Louis Bellson and Gil Breines (1968), Odd Time Reading Text, is a staple text for many earnest students of drum kit and other instruments.  It contains exercises to develop key concepts regarding all time signatures from 4/4, 5/4, 7/8 and other 'odd time' signatures.  Important knowledge regarding rhythmic and development of reading of various regular and odd time signatures is gained through studying this book.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum kit lessons in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!51qm

George Lawrence Stone's, Stick Control for the Snare Drummer (1935), is a staple text for any serious drummer.  The book goes through many aspects of drumming - muscle and nerve development, speed, control, dynamics, subtlety, even development of both hands, and exact execution of strokes.  It also develops the drummers understanding of single, flam, triplets and dotted notes.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum tuition in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!51i0

Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Drums and Bass by Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen The book is a resource that builds on basic to various and complex Latin grooves and brings many rich ideas for the searching drummer.  The book explores The Clave, Tumbao, songo, guaguanco, cha-cha, mozambique, and afro-cuban styles.  There are six songs included to consolidate the information and concepts outlined in this valuable compendium and resource for the drum kit player.   From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!50w4

Grade 8 Rockschool Drum Kit cements the drummer as an established advanced practitioner. The areas covered are double bass technique, advanced grasp of grooves across all contemporary genres, understanding and application of complex time signatures and syncopation.  Rudiments mastered at this stage are alternate paradiddle diddles, Swiss Army Triplet, Pataflafla, single and double ratamacue.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!50pr  From West London Drum Teacher, Drum kit lessons in Harrow, London

Rockschool grade 7 prepares the way for the advanced drummer, and consolidates the knowledge gained in the previous grades.  Grade 7 extends knowledge and application of rudiments, technical exercises, two tests (reading, theory, ear tests, improvisation...).  From West London Drum Tutor, drum tuition in Harrow, London
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Rockschool grade 6 introduces the drummer to the professional aspects of being a drummer.  This is where the intermediate drummer becomes an all rounded drummer with elements of creativity. At this stage the drummer learns upper level rudiments, and applies them in a range of contemporary styles (jazz, reggae, rock, blues, Latin...) Grade 6 extends knowledge and application of rudiments, technical exercises, two tests (reading, theory, ear tests, improvisation...).  From West London Drum Tutor, drum tuition in Harrow  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!501b

Rockschool grade 5 builds on the drummer's grasp on various styles (jazz, rock, blues, latin) and encourages a development of interpretive skills and artistic flare. Grade 5 extends knowledge and application of rudiments, technical exercises, two tests (reading, theory, ear tests, improvisation...). From West London Drum Tutor, drum tuition in Harrowhttp://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4see

Rockschool grade 4 builds on the drummer's grasp of various styles (jazz, rock, blues, Latin) and the interpretive skills and flare a drummer needs to possess.  Grade 4 extends knowledge and application of rudiments, technical exercises, two tests (reading, theory, ear tests, improvisation...), from West London Drum Tutor, drum tuition in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4s8z

Rockschool grade 3 pushes the beginner's skills to a proficient level.  Grade 3 develops timing and coordination of more elaborate and complex rhythms.  are a proven way to take real and solid steps toward gaining the necessary skills a drummer needs.  Grade 3 introduces mid level  rudiments, technical exercises, two tests (reading, theory, ear tests, improvisation...), from West London Drum Tutor, drum tuition in Harrow, London  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4qms

Rockschool grade 2 emphasises rock and contemporary drumming and develops from where grade 1 left off.  it includes a range of rudiments, technical exercises, choice of 3 songs, and ear, sight reading, improvisation... grade one firmly establishes the novice drummer and opens an exciting door to developing further.  From West Harrow Drum Tutor, drum kit grades on Harrow, London  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4pst

Drummers need look no further to start and advance their contemporary drum kit journey.  Rockschool grades are a proven way to take real and solid steps toward gaining the necessary skills a drummer needs.  Grade one introduces rudiments, technical exercises, the opportunity to master three songs and two tests (sight reading, improvisation, groove recall...), From West London Drum Tutor, Drum classes for kids and adults in Harrow, London
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David Garibaldi's Future Sounds is one book written by a drummer in possession of the heights of drumming genius.  Not only does the book show a variety of contemporary grooves based around the different paradiddles, but it attempts the student to discover the seeds of innovation and David Garibaldi is a master innovator.  The book comes with a CD, excellent notes and drum kit transcriptions of many fusion, funk grooves.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4n3z

Drum lessons involve an understanding of a variety of musical concepts and styles. Trinity Guildhall book 4 (grades 7-8), shows how to apply upper level rudiments, performance of advanced drum songs, and higher level drum kit solo composition.  Students also learn reading and music theory. From West London DrumTutor.  Drum classes in Harrow, London.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4kx4

Contemporary Drum Set Solos by Murray Houllif is another book that stands alone as an important work in the development of the craft and art of drumming.  This book has been used by drummers from the past and today.  The book was compiled in 1980 and has many fills, solos and qualities that many drummers today aspire to master.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum kit grades in Harrow, London   http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4kqw

With the development of drumming over the past 95 years one book, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer (Ted Baker),  has stood out and is brilliant for the developing drummer and contains short and long, 20 bar exercises to develop feel, timing and solid reading. The exercises develop incrementally with crotchet, quavers, swing and other interesting and tasteful combinations.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum teacher in Harrow, London. http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4kmj