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Table of Contents
Technique Secrets
Rippling Triplets
Magic Carpet Variations
Sample Page
Sample Exercise
Sample Scale
Sample Song
| Publisher : | Faber Piano Adventures; 2nd edition (January 1, 2009) |
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| Language : | English |
| Paperback : | 40 pages |
| ISBN-10 : | 1616772891 |
| ISBN-13 : | 978-1616772895 |
| Item Weight : | 4 ounces |
| Dimensions : | 9 x 0.12 x 12 inches |
| UNSPSC-Code : | Report an incorrect code |
| Best Sellers Rank: | #2,980 in Humor & Entertainment (Books) |
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| Customer Reviews: | 332 ratings |
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Five Stars
drum teacher recommended the book. very prompt delivery. good product.
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Four Stars
great beginner book! wish it showed rudiments though
Drums
The book was good. Although, there were a couple of symbols that were not explained. That could have been done better.
Great book for begining band
This was the exact book my son needed for begining band. My son says it is easy to follow and is happy playing the drums so I am happy too.
One person found this helpful
great book
Great book but the book came without the CD
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Go-To Primer for Percussion Students and Drum Corps Members
This is THE go-to entry-level instruction method for students learning the drums. Thinking of joining a drum line? Here is your textbook.
2 people found this helpful
Five Stars
This is a great book for my 13yr old to help him practice.
Two Thumbs up!
This was a requirement for my son’s private lessons. He seems to love it.
great for refresher and beginner
this book is perfect. shows you everything you need to know,from what each drum is, cymbals, why & where, proper way to hold sticks, and wonderful training techniques and practices. I also pull it up on YouTube and play them as well. I also got the drum set method. I recommend it really to all drummers.
JUST THE SNARE AND BASS DRUMS
I know everyone says you should start here when learning to play drums. I’m not so sure. This book seems to have been written in 1987 for a kid in a marching band who has a music teacher working with him. I’m trying to learn my way around my new drum kit, but this book has nothing about coordination or technique with toms or cymbals. There seems to be almost no explanation at all of what’s going on – just a few pages of reference material then endless pages of sheet music to play the snare and bass drums with increasing complexity. I’m following the book, but without other resources like a real instructor and YouTube channels, this book won’t be much help. In fairness, it was written at a time well before people attempted to become self-taught at anything.
One person found this helpful
A very good book for anyone taking drum lessons with a teacher.
For the last 8 years my passion for music has grown so much that I have learned how to play (at least to some degree) numerous musical (Ukulele, Harmonica, Recorder, Flute, American drumming and hand drums, and many other percussion) instruments. Over the years I have taken many courses and purchased numerous books to improve my skill level.I just purchased this wonderful 80 page manual (Alfred’s drum Method book 1 by Sandy Feldstein and Dave Black) which is organized into 39 drum playing lessons. The introductory part of this volume covers the snare drum, getting ready to play, the bass drum, the cymbals and elements of music. The lessons cover a wide range of drum practice lessons but without a drum playing teacher it will not be easy to follow some of the material. They do have a Drum DVD available for purchase which no doubt will help in learning the lessons in the manual.If you are taking drum lessons this book will enhance your drum learning sessions.Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Chair/Seated tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga stretching for seniors and the physically challenged).
8 people found this helpful
Great way to learn drums
My drum teacher uses this book and helps me a lot so I got one for myself and is a lot of help.
Good practice drum and music for beginners
My son can play most of the music he started drumming last year. He likes it and took it home to practice where his mom has a snare and high hat in the garage so I’d say he enjoys it more easily than a big set at times.
I use this book often
This is a great book for beginners to intermediate drummers. I use it with my students often. It does jump a litlle bit without explaing some of the notation changes, but overall, it’s still a great resource
Get it, and don’t call me Sandy.
Alfred is my best friend. That’s truth. I only wish I could Alfred in person, but I have recently discovered that Alfred is no longer with us. He apparently was a man named Sandy. I suppose I would forgo using my real name when writing a book about drum methods. “Sandy’s Drum Method”…. nope, it just doesn’t have the right sound (get it? .. right sound?)Anyway, the book is great for those wanting to learn the basics of reading snare drum sheet music. It won’t make you a master of the drum, but it is a step in the right direction. If you have a yearning to learn drumming, or just want to know why some music notes look so very weird, this book will help you in either case.
6 people found this helpful
Perfect Teaching Book for beginners
I’ve been playing drums for over 20 years. This is my go to book for teaching. A great start.
a good purchase
can’t wait to put into practice
Great beginner’s book
A drumming teacher asked that we purchase this book. We have been using it for about 5 months.Like other Alfred books, the quality of the book is excellent. Staffs and notes are easy to read. The paper is thick and the book stays open well on a stand. We have packed it in suitcase and brought it with us on vacation to practice, and it holds up well.The lessons progress on a logical pace and is just right for the beginner. Sometimes our kids get frustrated easily. With this book, they are making progress and learning about rhythm very easily (there’s still griping about practice, trust me); it makes learning more fun. We practice one page daily and it takes about 20 minutes to do it a few times. Would definitely recommend it.
7 people found this helpful
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Great
right book, reasonable price
My child’s teacher recommended this book, and it helps him play his glockenspiel, even though the book is about drums. I hope it does help him learn his chops!
Five Stars
Good beginner tutorial
One person found this helpful
Five Stars
Good method
KC
This book was recommended by the instructor. He has beern successful with the lessons. The lessons provide reviews of things practice.
Five Stars
Exactly what we expected and a great price!
a classic
One of the must haves for any student or teacher. Clearly written and well organized, solos keep it interesting for students.
Excellent
My son is currently in the beginning stage of drum lessons. This is a required book from his instructor. My son uses this book weekly.
One person found this helpful
good condition and price
good condition and it only for one year of use, so I would not like to pay full price of brand new books
drum book
got for school and came quick and is brand new was what we needed and if we need anything again would order again and recomend to others.
Drummer Songbook
Purchased the songbook for my son who recently particpated in the Indiana State School Music Association – ISSMA comprtition. We saw two other drummers with the same book. My son has been playing just over a year and the Solo #10 he played was challenging and well received by the judge. The songbook was delivered on time and undamaged. I would recommend this song book to other drummers.
One of the best of over 50 available snare drum books
I’ve examined over 50 books on snare drum instruction and this is one of the top two. (Drum Method by William Schinstine & Fred Hoey is the other.) Good modern quality and sequence of material. 39 lessons and 23 solos. 2-line combination studies for each lesson (good for duets). Counts and sticking indicated in light gray. Nice illustrations for each new rudiment. Roll is introduced in Lesson 17, 5-stroke in Lesson 18, 9-stroke in Lesson 19, 13- and 17-stroke in Lesson 20, flam Lesson 27, drag in Lesson 34, ruff in Lesson 35. Minor nitpick is that you need to skip around to get rudiments in a better order. Also, it’s missing the single stroke rolls and paradiddles! Brief bass drum and cymbal technique. Great value for the money.
20 people found this helpful
Great book
I’m no Neil Peart but this is a great resource for any beginning drummer. I would love to share with you how much I love the Artisanal cover or the feel of the Gluten Free ink on my hands or how this book improved my dating life but I want to be honest. This is just a good book.
11 people found this helpful
Basic book
My son has used similar drum books in the past. This is the book his teacher requested. My son says that it is very basic, so if you are looking for basic then this is a good book. However my son has been playing for a few years now and is bored with this book, so I don’t recommend it for experienced drummers.
2 people found this helpful
Wasn’t brand new
The book was clearly used someone’s name was crossed off and there was a sticker over the bar code which I had to peel off so my son could enter the code on the website for virtual school
Received quickly
My 11 year old needed this for school, ordered it Friday got it Saturday in time for his 1st day.
Good starter book
I’ve given drum lessons with various lesson books. This one is highly recommended. It has a lesson for each element so that beginners understand the element well before moving on. It doesn’t go too fast for beginners. I’m using this now for two new beginner drummers and it is ideal for them.
5 people found this helpful
Great beginner student book
Suitable for a beginning student that has had some reading experience and is looking to move towards intermediate skills.
It’s really good if your in drumming lessons but a cd doesn’t come with it
I like it
Easy to learn!
Fantastic to reas
Good for beginners
Good drum instruction book for beginners
Good textbook
School required this text.
Good Book
Good lesson
Good book
Purchased this for my daughter.Very good book.
Drum like a Pro
This is the book my 9 year old’s drum instructor told us to get. Very easy to follow. Breaks down everything nicely. Has really good combinations to practice. With regular practice of the essential drills from this book she’ll be ready to drum anything.
One person found this helpful
Kudos for such a good entry level book
This beginner’s book is just what my oldest grandchild needed. I am teaching him not only to play the drums, but read the drum score. This will be quite helpful, and he is already getting into it. Kudos for such a good entry level book!
2 people found this helpful
perfecto
muy bueno
Great guide
Great book for beginners. My 8 year old is learning to play and her instructor recommend this book for her lessons and home practice. I’ve seen her improve vastly and understand the material with ease. Highly recommended
One person found this helpful
great book for beginners
Great book for beginners. Easy to follow along with and very detailed.
Awesome
My daughter just started from lessons he teacher suggested this so far so good she loves practicing at home and trying to read music
Good resource for homeschool music class
Easy to understand for the most part. Using this book as part of homeschool curriculum to teach my 9yr old son. With a little guidance from my college son who used this same book in elementary public school, my 9yr old is learning well! Alfred’s books are a great music resource for beginners on up!
One person found this helpful
Small Notation
Text and notation is way too small. Some explinations of notation in the Combination Excercises is missing.
Great starter book for snare drum lessons
It’s a classic. I appreciate that the book is slow and methodical (great for elementary school kids), and that they emphasize the counting of the beats/subdivisions. It is also written by percussionists (vs. other methods like “Essential Elements” — terrible organization for percussionists, although it’s good for the winds and brass) which I appreciate.
2 people found this helpful
Super duper standard
I’ve used this book for years with many students. Now my own daughter is using it, too. Progression is a little fast ….wish there were more exercises before the concept moves on but still, a great text!
helpful book
wonderful for beginners
bien
mi hijo me hiso comprar otro porq este no está completo
Great way to start
I bought this book to teach my 7 year old Grandson how to play. You can’t go wrong with Alfred’s methods for any instrument.The basics are explained easily and each lesson builds upon the other.You won’t regret playing the drums and learning how to play correctly.
One person found this helpful
Four Stars
as expected.
Love it. Great pacing and variety to keep students …
Love it. Great pacing and variety to keep students from getting bored. The solos mixed in with the repetition studies break up the monotony and keep the students thinking.
Great book to learn from
I got this for my son, it was recommended by his drum teacher. He loves this book he’s learning so much from it. Great beginners book! I would highly recommend this book.
$9.00
2-Teachers Approved
Bought this book for my son beginning drums back in May since it was recommended by his teacher, and now 6 months later, he’s still banging along in beat with the rhythms! We even had to switch teachers a couple months ago, and the second teacher liked this one so much, she’s now recommending it to other students.
One person found this helpful
Alfred’s Beginning Drumset Method
I decided I wanted to learn the drums so I sought out an instructor and this is the book he ask me to purchase. As the middle age student I found the book to be easy to read and follow. The DVD is helpful for the different views and listening to how the beat is supposed to sound. This book combined with a good instructor has been a great teaching tool.
3 people found this helpful
Easy to follow and read–really love it.
Just learning to play drums at age 72. This book is easy to follow and actually has me making more time to practice.
now I had to try his drum methods they are so like back in the 60’s
I have been studding Alfred courses in Guitar Trumpet piano. now I had to try his drum methods they are so like back in the 60’s! all his books arelike when I started now I can use his methods like I am @ a school but now I am learning on my own! I am 52 I feel still have some of his books!
One person found this helpful
Teacher recommended
Our drum teacher recommended and uses this book with all of his students.
So far much student success with this book. Push …
So far much student success with this book. Push through the exercises and it will pay off in the end.
Four Stars
A very introductory book. Just what my nephews needed.
Bought this for my son at the recommendation of his …
Bought this for my son at the recommendation of his drum teacher. He’s advancing quickly so it must be working.
Great for beginners
Great book for the true beginner. I use it in conjunction with my teacher’s book as an added challenge to what he’s teaching me. Will get you playing the basic rock beats, fills, and some jazz too.
One person found this helpful
I am happy with the purchase
Items arrived on time. Packing was adequate. Item was as described and a little more than I expected them to be. I am happy with the purchase.
Now to find a teacher to work with this book
as a struggling midlife crisis drumming student, it has been difficult finding “THE” one book from which to learn and reinforce “the basics” of drumming. After about a dozen purchases (or two), I found the Alfred Drumset Method Book.There are a LOT of methods for teaching drumming, and many methods for learning.I started drumming about 18 mos ago – about a year after my 10 year old son started snare drum classes in school – with a 90 year old semi-retired jazz drummer (father of a friend of mine – he still had 32 students up to July 2005 – retired due to a stroke but he still helps me out occasionally when I visit) and his methods were great, but the books he used were upwards of 60 years old (Roy Burns’ Elementary Drum Method, Joel Rothman’s Rolls Rolls Rolls, Ted Reed’s Progressive Steps to Syncopation, Stone’s Stick control), heavy on rudiments, marching rhythms, and he’d play vibes while I and my son took turns playing rock, shuffle and jazz grooves w/ him. I’ve heard his students over the years and his methods worked, but as an adult, physician, post-post graduate I was looking for another method outside of the way he was presenting it to me.What works about the Alfred book for me is this: simple 4/4 rock grooves, introductions of simple progressive bass,snare, tom changes around the set which reinforces independence and fills, a visual and kinesthetic introduction to fills and 4 bar riffs and a similar treatment of jazz rhythms. It’s done in a way that builds rapidly to a finished product where learning the components separately wasn’t giving me the satisfaction I was looking for. Kind of like learning how to drive by being given a five minute review of the controls and then driving around a parking lot versus taking an auto mechanics course for six months before seeing what a finished car looks and feels like.Somehow this makes sense to me where “Drumming for the Complete Idiot” and similar books didn’t work. Or maybe it was torturing myself with those other books for so long that now with the Alfred Method, it all comes together. My son and I are playing together across the basement (he has his set, I have mine) and learning from each other. When he needs books, I’ve got them, and he uses the Alfred book too, but it’s time to find another teacher for one on one.The Alfred Drumset Method, a good investment. But unless you’re a real self-starter, find a teacher who will work with you with it.
31 people found this helpful
Just what I was looking for:
I am a new student and the one I’ve was looking for was the book that started with Billie jean. Took a gamble and it ended up being the one. Good starter book easy to read, and follow.
Good drumming primer
Excellent dimming primer! Provides all information needed to get started
Teacher recommended
Good
Poor Kindle Version with no Sound Files or Links
This review is for the kindle version of the book – and the review I wish I’d read before I purchased this book. This is a facsimile edition, and none of the pages are dynamic or interactive. Even the table of contents is just a picture of the text from the book. There are no links, there are no sound files for listening to the sound examples, and very little instruction in the text of the book or explanations of the concepts. You need a teacher to know what to do, because the book does not explain things beyond a sentence or two. This book is NOT for a self-learner trying to learn how to play a drum set. This same book thru iBooks is dynamic and at least has has all of the sound files, and costs $7.99 from iTunes. I wish I’d known that earlier, because I don’t want to buy this lame instruction book twice, or pay $10.99 for the CD only thru Amazon in order to hear the sound examples of the lessons. This kindle version is a hack job, and when did they write this and take the photos — 1982? Skip this book and get The Complete Idiots Guide which I am ordering soon.
7 people found this helpful
You MUST have these books and CDs if you are serious about learning the Drumset!
I use Alfred’s Drumset Books as the textbooks in the drumset courses I teach at our local music school. The books are well written, and the accompanying CDs (which can be ordered separately) contain clearly-recorded examples of every chart in the book. These books and CDs are a MUST for any aspiring student of drumset percussion!
One person found this helpful
Value
Good product fair price.
good book
good book
Great for teaching the basics
I’m learning the drums and this is a great book that teaches the basics. It is pretty dated by look and the pictures inside but the informatikn is solid.
3 people found this helpful
It has lots of great exercises, definitely a great way to learn
I’m a new learner, my instructor told me to get this book. It has lots of great exercises, definitely a great way to learn. This book is incorporated with a CD, but it doesn’t come with it. I truly think everyone should not only get the book but also the CD, specially when learning the drum fills, timely is everything, the CD really really helps.
7 people found this helpful
Five Stars
Good stuff 🙂
Boom boom
As described
Good Book
Excellent beginner method. Teaches basic groove concepts, fills, and chart reading. Overall a good book for beginners.
One person found this helpful
One Star
I did not receive the hit hat and crash ride for the drum set
A good foundation on drumset
Most of the begining drumset books available focus on either rock or jazz styles. This book begins a student in both rock and jazz in a simple and comprehendible way. I suggest the student work in both sections at once.
8 people found this helpful
Lessons
My son plays the drums and this was recommended from his drum teacher for getting into kit. No complaints from my son so good enough for me!
Excellent Sequence of Material, Great for Beginner and Intermediate Drummers
I have been teaching private drum lessons for many years. I have settled on this one for almost all of my beginner drum students, and here is why:-Excellent pics of how to hold the drum sticks, how to play heel-up or heel-down on the bass drum and hi-hat;-Clear description with pictures of the parts of a drum set;-Excelllent, clear isntructions throughout the book above and below the drum grooves and exercises;-Great songs to play along with, after learning the techniques needed to achieve this goal;-Book comes with CD if desired, which makes learning the grooves even faster for students without a private teacher;-Logical layout and sequence of techniques. *******This is my favourite and most important part of this book. It lays out the grooves and fills in an excellent sequence from simple to intermediate, to advanced level material.Many, many drum books that I have and have used or taught from are lacking in placing the information in a logical sequence.I recommend this book very highly for all drummers starting out, and for intermediate drummers looking to fill in the gaps before they move to an advanced level.
3 people found this helpful
One of the best intro books I’ve found
20 yrs teaching. This is one of the best intro to drumming books I’ve found. Does a great job building on each skill as it is learned. Mostly beats; the few fills it has are ‘meh’…but great for learning rock/pop beats.
One person found this helpful
Great book!
My son is using this as a beginning drummer, and it’s really working well!
2 people found this helpful
Five Stars
A must have for learning the drums
2 people found this helpful
I am happy with the purchase
Items arrived on time. Packing was adequate. Item was as described and a little more than I expected them to be. I am happy with the purchase.
Gift for my son
He was very excited to get it.
but pretty solid.
Very basic, but pretty solid.
Its ok
This book is used widely. The book progresses to fast, and does not allow a more gradual transition through pattern playing exercises. The book is over priced.
One person found this helpful
Five Stars
Good tutorial for the novice drummer.
No Exercises on the DVD
The DVD doesn’t have the tracks for the exercises on it. It just has intro videos. You have to buy the CD separately. I wish I would have saved 10 bucks and bought the book alone.
2 people found this helpful
Five Stars
Exactly what we expected and a great price
great book, works well
great book
drumset method book
This book is really good at showing what to do on a basic drumset. Complex beat and fills are really well-written.
2 people found this helpful
Five Stars
Very satisfied with the product and service.
Five Stars
Good beginners instruction
Great book
Great book! Easy to follow along and learn drumming techniques. My 8 yea told daughter is really enjoying the drums.
Five Stars
The DVD really helped with my daughters lessons.
One person found this helpful
seems great
It was for my 8 year old and it works for him.
Good begginer book
A good book for learning the basics of kit methods. It’ll get you jump started on some standard beats and fills.
One person found this helpful
Two Stars
Did not come with CD as described.
Five Stars
Perfect for beinner drummers no matter what age!
One person found this helpful
DVD does’t Word
Dislike
An old classic, recommended by most teachers
Best beginner drumming handbook
Five Stars
Recommended by my Sons Percussion instructor.
$10.00
Five Stars
exactly as “advertised” Easy to follow
Wonderful!
The product was just what I was hoping for, and the reason I made the order. It came on time (actually early) and has been perfect for my needs. Thanks so much, and God bless you!Dick Grout
AWESOME BOOK -PART 1 & PART 2
Vert good book for basic to Advance learner.My special thanks to SANDY SIR ,WANAMAKER SIR and DAVE BLACK SIR.
Five Stars
Super Book
Torn cover
Item was supposed to be new but arrived with 1/4 of the front cover missing.
School required!
Thanks for carrying this. School required. Student reports good results from use.
Drum Traning Book
Useful
Good price
My son uses this for school. The price was good.
Alfreds Drum Method, Book 2 DVD
Awesome to view….like the option to view section by section as well as watching the whole thing…can note the interesting or challenging pieces and be able to go right to it. The store I bought it from had a great price and shipped very quickly. I am happy with the whole transaction. Great product, great store and Amazon rocks as the place to go for products. Very happy.
Great
My son needed this for school, it is what the school requires, it is one of their favorites, so I guess its pretty good!
Good stuff
Great book for teaching kids or for refreshing your reading skills.
Five Stars
Quick delivery and item as expected. Thank you.
Five Stars
Good book
the book is not bad, I just thought it was written and a …
Look, the book is not bad, I just thought it was written and a walkthrough, come to find out one must be able to read music to understand it.
lulu W –
great
great
J.D –
Great series
I have been using this series for all my students for over last ten years. It is great series Compare to all the other series.
yuen lawyuen law –
Good books in general
Dents on the cover….not sure how it happened…I usually buy a full set of 4 books of the series, and this is my first time to buy them separately and first time to find dents on the cover.. other than that, books are very good!
Shanna Nelson –
Great product
Great book that progresses naturally and easily. I’ve been working through them on my own without a teacher and I’ve improved so much. Very easy to follow.
One person found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
Love this whole series!
Great variety of songs!
Chris –
Great books
Love these books for learning piano. We gave been using them for 7 years
Jennett M. Harrell –
Great series!
Great series! I like how the different books in each level will tell you which pages will correlate with the lesson book so that you can focus on one new concept at a time.
2 people found this helpful
Mrs. Crow –
These books are fantastic. Love the whole series
These books are fantastic. Love the whole series. I have been teaching piano for 12 years and have used Alfred, Thompson, and Bastien. These just feel more modern and explain the theory so well.
5 people found this helpful
H –
Five Stars
Piano books was exactly what my daughter wanted.
Amazon Customer –
Excellent!
Love it
Retired in MI –
… is definitely for piano student and the progression is good.
It is definitely for piano student and the progression is good.
Piper geo mom –
Faber piano books are a “staple”
All the Faber Piano books are great. They are prescribed by my child’s piano teacher. They are high quality and never disappoint.
One person found this helpful
Jannienie –
Highly recommended!
Great book for learning piano playing techniques!
3 people found this helpful
D –
Good.
I like that the book reminds me to keep technique as part of what I’m doing that the artistry pages use the skills taught in the technique sections.
One person found this helpful
Melanie Bennett –
Great value, great purchase!
Just what I expected! This is a great series of piano books. I am very pleased with my purchase of this book.
4 people found this helpful
Sabrina F. Brown –
Five Stars
Beautiful!
rtor –
very good
very good condition
Laina McNichols-Martin –
Five Stars
just fine
One person found this helpful
Renee –
Thanks!
Music for the hour! Good service!
One person found this helpful
DEwing –
Five Stars
Very helpful for practicing. Daughter says she likes it!
jaegon kim –
Five Stars
goodfast shipping
One person found this helpful
Henry C. –
good
good
Princess Arin –
Not impressed
This arrived completely bent and is not the newest addition.
LuckyLucy –
Great piano learning for young players
Child continuing these serious of books. This level it is getting challenging for sure but if you have the right teacher , they will do well . I much prefer these books at younger ages than the traditional stream of royal concervatory books. Teaches great fundamentals and techniques that break it down for kids.
Amazon Customer –
Perfect
As described
Articus HeavenArticus Heaven –
Ideal
Este es el perfecto complemento al libro de lecciones de este método, los ejercicios y piezas se corresponden adecuadamente con los temas explicados y buscan mejorar la técnica y la musicalidad. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.