Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

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Alfred Music; 32042nd edition (December 1, 1996)
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English
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64 pages
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0882847953
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978-0882847955
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9.8 ounces
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60 reviews for Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

  1. Million Dollar Legs –

    Excellent blueprint, here are some tips…

    This is not a “so you want to rock” book you find at the music store chain, this is to drumming what sanding and joinery is to a woodworker. Anybody that calls themselves a drummer has this hurdle to climb, a must for a serious drummer. My 1st teacher gave me this and “Stick Control” in the 1981 when I started taking drum lessons. I wasn’t sure why I was learning to swing when the trend was rock, but I soon found myself deconstructing every song into these patterns. This book is written in jazz notation, meaning that it does not include the ride cymbal and hi-hat patterns in every bar. You should be able to play all of these patterns with a swing ride (dotted eight note) and the hit-hat on 2 and four. It sounds easy, but playing straight 8th or 16th notes on the left hand while swinging in triplet time on the right can really be frustrating. Make sure to reverse your hands after you’ve mastered your dominant technique, this breaks the limb dependance. My teacher told me that I should be relaxed enough to be able to play all of these patterns and recite the gettysburg address at the same time. This book unravels rhythm in a way that has been duplicated, but never matched over the years.

    34 people found this helpful

  2. Andy –

    A Classic Drum Book

    This book is a must for any serious drummer. It was written a long time ago but has stood the test of time.

  3. Drum 247 –

    Ted Reed – Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer [Paperback]

    Great Book.MANY MANY Professional SESSION drummers have worked out of this book, and teach from it as well.Page 38This page most session guys know by heart. Just take a lesson from one and ask them about it. Theyll play it off of the top of their head.OK – why is this book great?First: It very much gives you Jazz phrasing / rhythms in a nut shell. These rhythmic figures are very Jazz language based / representative. There are MANY ways to use these rhythms – you need a GOOD teacher to show you how. There is so much to apply this to, it just goes on and on.Buy this book and The Drummer’s Complete Vocabulary As Taught by Alan Dawson. Alans book goes into detail on the MANY ways to use Ted Reeds syncopation.Ask any professional Jazz drummer, and theyll say the same (OR MAYBE) they WONT until YOU PAY THEM FOR A PRIVATE LESSON. Well, now you know for free. Go knock yourself out and woodshed. When it pays off thank me for this review.best of luck, have fun with it.

    8 people found this helpful

  4. GaryT –

    One of the best

    I started using this book when I first took lessons about 45 years ago and after 2 years of lessons I got tired of reading and just wanted to play by ear which I have done on and off ever since. About a year or so ago I decided to start learning how to read again and started taking lessons to do so. We use a variety of different books and when I am having trouble playing something I find that I will constantly come back to this book to practice the exercises that pertain to the problems I am having. I probably refer back to this book more than any other book I have and I think it is great for any level of skill or ability that you have. I regret not keeping up on reading like I should have years ago but it’s never too late to continue to learn and I highly recommend this book to anyone just beginning or who has been playing for years. It’s only 8 bucks!

    5 people found this helpful

  5. BI Developer –

    I bought this copy of the book as a gift to a friend who is interested in percussion playing and he is getting great use out of

    My first copy of this book dates back to 1978. I’ve been playing drums for 36 years and still find this book helpful. The book contains the basics, but it is incredibly versitile and limited only by your imagination. One can take the patterns and split them up between different limbs. The book can be used as snare drums parts over a jazz feel beat. You can take some of the patterns and play them on the bell of the cymbal while playing a samba beat. You can use the patterns as drum fills at varying speeds, drums and styles. I reccomend this book to both the beginner and expert drum players. I bought this copy of the book as a gift to a friend who is interested in percussion playing and he is getting great use out of the book.

    9 people found this helpful

  6. Albert B –

    Indispensable

    The thing I love about good drumming instructional books is they never go obsolete and are always adaptable to different systems and methods of teaching. For example one can play through the book using Moeller strokes or orchestrate the exercises around the kit to make the manual endlessly helpful.

    4 people found this helpful

  7. FRP –

    Classic

    A classic book for drummers.

  8. john lester –

    An essential addition to the drummer’s “biblical” cannon.

    Reed’s Syncopation is an endlessly challenging method book. It teaches control of time, feel and dynamics. It is especially useful for drummers who can use the various syncopated figures to play “against” ostinato rhythms.Other musicians can also benefit from the contents of this text. Although percussion notation (e.g. snare drum note heads in the “c”space) is used throughout the book, any player can adapt the figures to their own instrument, e.g. interpreting the rhythms as progressions within a scale or mode.Another aspect of this book is its suitability for all levels of players. Beginners will appreciate its “progressive” difficulty (easy to challenging) and more advanced players will see endless possibilities for rhythmic adventures.Beginners should use this book with a competent teacher, as it is easy to imagine that there is not much going on with each example.Highly recommended.

    7 people found this helpful

  9. Laureene Jackson –

    One very important thing to note is that no book can take the place of a good teacher. The book even states this

    Yes. This book on syncopation has helped me understand beats and measures.Understanding beats and measures helps with timing. One very importantthing to note is that no book can take the place of a good teacher. Thebook even states this. I am currently taking lessons with a good teacher.The book, teacher, and practice all go together. The book has lessonsand practice sections which the teacher and I go over together.

  10. Amazon Customer –

    MUST HAVE

    Must have book for anyone serious about mastering their rhythm skills. Originally created for drummers but applicable to many instruments. I use it for guitar playing. Challenge yourself and better your playing.

    6 people found this helpful

  11. Bike Man Nick –

    I bought a 27 inch Wohan China Cymbal specially for this book this is another book with Alfred on the cover like on most of his

    With this book I can use different styles of music with the drums using most of the rudiments with all the parts of the drum set!! I bought a 27 inch Wohan China Cymbal specially for this book this is another book with Alfred on the cover like on most of his previous books!!!

  12. David S. –

    Must buy

    Must buy for new drummers

  13. Amazon Customer –

    Stay with it! Your sound will improve

    I would imagine once I’m intermixing this with the Stick Control I’ll be well on my way to getting some quality gigs

  14. Austin Taylor –

    Recommended to me by my music professor at school

    Recommended to me by my music professor at school. Not only for snare drum, this can apply for almost any percussive instrument! On drum set, try playing the melody rhythms with the right hand, then left foot, then right foot, etc. Vary your practice with these rhythms

  15. StopThink –

    For any musician who wants to be ON or IN …

    For any musician who wants to be ON or IN BETWEEN the exercises apply to any instrument not just drum, find a drummer friend to do those with iand it could turn into e a hell of a learning session

  16. Chris D –

    The Best Place To Begin Drumming

    A best selling book for 50 years. Excellent.

  17. fmnjr –

    Classic

    This book is eminently adaptable to all music styles. It’s a must-have.

  18. J. E. Meyer –

    All music students could benefit from this book.

    I am currently using this book to teach my son basic drumming with a roland practice pad. It has been a fantastic help.This book would be helpful to any beginning student learning to read music, not just drummers, since it so clearly breaks down rhythmic notation. The exercise progressions make a lot of sense, and there are quarter note guides that align the drum notes relative to the downbeat, which is very helpful for learning syncopation.

    3 people found this helpful

  19. Peter –

    Study for every drummer

    I learned about this book through story about Bill Stewart saying that he used this book among others. This study book is really a step by step method to teach your brain syncopation. If one knows the introductory drills you only do the excercises at end of chapter. Great book. Methodical and a road map for teachers!

    One person found this helpful

  20. PR Ed –

    Bought it for the second time

    I was out of the musicians world for about 35 years. I am making a come back and bought this book again. It develops your mind into recognizing patterns of syncopation so when you encounter them, its just as a if you were reading a novel. Very effective!

  21. LariosOnBass –

    A great book of rhythm and syncopation for all musicians

    This book is great study for all musicians. It developed progressively and becomes more complicated. As an educator of over 35 years I have always used this along with other supplemental materials to assist my students in understanding rhythm and syncopation.

  22. mrlordmoldybutt –

    Highly recommend

    Very important book for a beginner drummer to play through. I used this early on in my learning and it helped me big time in my drum set abilities especially with limb independence.

  23. Alex –

    Libro Batería Drum

    Excelente, estaba soñando con tener ese libro y al fin lo pude obtener. Muchas gracias, incomparable calidad la versión mas costosa aunque no tanto.

  24. Carlos A. Jiménez R. –

    Thank you

    excellent

  25. Raymond Bruce –

    Gr

    This is my second go round, used this book years ago when I was a beginner. So glad I’m using it again. There are so many ways to apply these exercises. Great for developing independence, phrasing, and all around drumming skills. Ted Reed did such an intelligent job here; he gave us an incredible learning tool.

    4 people found this helpful

  26. Charlie Stella –

    The best, not 2nd best …

    or maybe I’m being unfair … but I first used Syncopation back when I first took drum lessons (1965 or so) … and I remembered many of the instruction beats to the point where I entered my 4th or 5th childhood at age 52 and bought the book again (and there they were — 1 e & a, etc.). Between this and […] (nate brown, instructor), relearning to read and getting my chops back was a breeze (and nostalgic).If you’re thinking about drumming, you gotta have this … which is rated the 2nd best all-time book behind “stick control” … I never used stick control but will probably take a look-see down the road.

    One person found this helpful

  27. H.C. Joiner –

    At first I didn’t get it.

    At first I didn’t understand how to use this book. Just glancing at the pages, I was like “why would anybody write a book like that? And why would anyone buy it?” Then a friend showed me how to use it – and later I immersed myself in the subculture of YouTube drummers who have developed endless ways to mash up these exercises. No drummer should be without this one.

    One person found this helpful

  28. Jacob Sosa –

    Excellent book.

    I got this for a drum studio class that am taking Arizona State University and so far my reading has been challenged. I personally would recommend this book if you plan to get into big band chart reading and sight reading. There are very helpful written charts that are most commonly seen in big band music and excellent exercises that you can use for left hand comping in swing music. Its a hard book to learn but this is going to jump your reading big time. Take your time with book, don’t rush through it. There are simple steps to take when approaching this book. So have fun and keep swinging. 🙂

    2 people found this helpful

  29. Amy –

    Important book for a percussionist

    I’m still not done with the book haha. I have a long way to go

  30. Eric Whelpley –

    This was about the 50th copy of this book that …

    This was about the 50th copy of this book that I bought for one of my drum students. Anyone who wants to learn to play the drums should have a copy of this book. I learned to play using this book and I have been using it to teach others to play for twenty years.

    4 people found this helpful

  31. Joey The Squash –

    Learn This and You Will be Great

    The book shows snare and bass drum notes. I practiced those notes while playing the basic jazz swing pattern on the hi-hat and ride and it really helped me increase the independence of each limb. It also significantly improved my left hand control. Buy this book and practice it! You will not be sorry.

    19 people found this helpful

  32. TFJol –

    My instructor recommended this book and “Stick Control for the Snare Drummer”

    My instructor recommended this book and “Stick Control for the Snare Drummer”. These two books are fantastic. I would highly recommend these two books. They have helped me progress in learning to play the drums and for preparing for my weekly sessions with my instructor.

  33. Amazon Customer –

    Good book

    Good book.

  34. Derek –

    Excellent, straightforward book on basic drum rhythms and note …

    Excellent, straightforward book on basic drum rhythms and note emphasis.An excellent book for all levels. Sometimes it’s forgotten that a drummers main purpose is to keep rythm, everything past there is important, but rhythm is its foundation. Reed’s book is perfect to set to a metronome and solidify your internal rhythm in context with a large amount of common drum patterns Ii.e. (eighths, triplets, sixteenths, etc.)Syncopation is an essential book to add to any drummers library. Five stars, highly recommend.

    3 people found this helpful

  35. Loren Vinal –

    Love it

    Has helped me become a good drummer with these exercises.

  36. Todd Strong –

    Get syncopated!

    The word syncopation is often misunderstood and misused. This book is a great addition to Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone in developing right/ left coordination with accents. Work it work it work it. You’ll be glad you did. I had both these books in my formative years and I revisit them to keep loose and precise. I’m convinced both of these books helped with developing my chops and ability to recognize patterns which made learning songs much faster and easier. Get it, work it!

    One person found this helpful

  37. Flipp –

    EVERY SERIOUS MUSICIAN SHOULD HAVE THIS BOOK

    Upon receiving this book, it was in mint condition and the packaging was of good quality as well. I bought this book because as a musician, I know you can’t get far without really knowing your scales and theory just like you probably won’t be good at, really, ANY genre without knowing about syncopation. Although the title is directed towards drummers, anyone who plays ANY instrument should invest in this book. It will not only help you as a performer, but also in terms of personal expression and comprehension.

    One person found this helpful

  38. Amazon Customer –

    Classic

    This one is truly a classic. There are so many ways to variate the excercises, I think it’s very tough to run out of new ideas with this book!

  39. Tammy Treit –

    Great skill development for drummers of all levels.

    As an advanced beginner on the drum kit this book has helped tremendously in improving the basic coordination between my hands and feet.I started with the book 4-Way Coordination to try to get my limbs to work with each other. 4-Way Coordination is great but, at least for me, hard! Syncopation is more at my level. I work through both and recommend both.

    One person found this helpful

  40. graphicfunk –

    A favorite old wine!

    This book deals with syncopation and it starts with the basics to prepare you for the complex. This is a medicine you must take and master to play effectively. To some, some of these exercises may prove very challenging. However, you are determine to succeed because you have no choice. You want to be your best. It is elementary. It is needed to give breath to your performance. Again, a favorite well aged wine!

    One person found this helpful

  41. Donald –

    Great for a new percussionist or seasoned professional

    This book and “Stick Control” are the backbone of rudiment books for percussionists. It is no less than essential that this book be used to learn or tune-up one’s understanding of accenting unexpected notes in percussion play. All of my comments in “Stick Control” apply here. Get this book and after you are have completed your first pass through this book there is no way you wont be a better drummer as a result of your work. Isn’t that what it all about.

    5 people found this helpful

  42. arcee –

    A classic

    Bought this for my grandson who is making the most of it. Same book I studied 40 years ago in music school. A classic indeed.

  43. sheryl rzeplinski –

    Very useful and well organized drum exercise book!

    It was great to order from amazon, as the order arrived in just days, and the book did not disappoint. It is organized in a progression of lessons which grow incrementally more challenging. Each lesson is perfectly planned to enhance your muscle memory for playing as well as giving you an excllent study in note values and rhythms. I do recommend this book for all beginning drummers (and beyond).

    One person found this helpful

  44. Patrick W. –

    A Great Product!

    This is an awesome lesson book. If you’re looking to work on becoming more fluid and accurate behind the kit, then this book is a must! It’s filled with hours upon hours of exercises, especially if you take your time and really work on mastering each and every exercise as you go along.Don’t hesitate to buy this if you’re interested in it!

    2 people found this helpful

  45. Jamie Pajan –

    Classic

    I used this 25 years ago, and it’s still the best tool for budding musicians. Using with my own students now.

  46. SteveJ –

    A Classic!

    This is one of the most useful books available for studying drums.It is filled with practical rhythms that can be used over and overin different ways. The possibilities are truly endless. These “routines”are not explained in the book, but most drum teachers are (or should be)familiar with the concept. If you own only one drum book, this should bethe one! This book can also be used for rhythmic study on any instrument.

    One person found this helpful

  47. Amazon Customer –

    As a serious drummer’s Bible, this title is necessary.

    As a serious drummer’s Bible, this title is necessary.

  48. Paul Martino –

    pretty worn out

    I had the original book , pretty worn out ,so I decided to get this new one. It’s a great drum book .

  49. Jerry G. –

    It’s a classic for a reason. The lessons learned …

    It’s a classic for a reason. The lessons learned on the practice pad apply to making beats in a digital environment too. (i.e. Ableton live)

  50. Griselda&Geovanny –

    Great book. Worth price.

    Great book. Good for a new learner developing their skills and also and experienced drummer. Would recommend to anyone

  51. Ray Ranstrom –

    Great rhythm practice guide.

    This is a really good guide for a percussionist. Very thorough.

  52. Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –

    El artículo está en excelentes condiciones llegó rapido, Gracias

  53. Northern Jacana –

    Great book, blurry copy

    Reminds me of over-xeroxed pages. On p. 54 –59 I had to whiteout the unnecessary ‘3’ over the repeated triplets due to continual confusion with the accent marks. That was a lot of work. Should give it 3 stars but it really is a great book. Wish Alfred would clean up the copy.

    One person found this helpful

  54. Mettawa Man –

    Learning to count for guitar

    Yes, this book will help you if you have trouble counting in music. I use my left hand tapping on my left knee for the 1,2,3,4 and my right hand doing the more challenging rhythms. Starts off easy and then increases. The cover is a brave and wonderful example of simplicity and don’t change if it’s not broke. Fun

    One person found this helpful

  55. Dlo62 –

    Love it!!

    This book was recommended to me by a Percusionist from Puerto Rico, it’s really a good method to learn syncopation notes

  56. Walter G. Lock –

    Not Just for Drummers!!!

    It’s a shame really that this book is titled “for the modern drummer”.Any musician that plays different rhythmic patterns (which is pretty much all of them) will benefit greatly from this book. All the lines are in 4/4 time with steady quarter notes shown marking the “beat”. So the exercises really consist of all the patterns shown on the top.It’s a simple enough concept, but he had the good sense to write it all out for the rest of us. All your basic patterns: quarter notes, dotted eighths, 16th’s, 16’s mixed with 8’s and all varied in order and with different rests so they come on different beats each time. As you progress through the book, the lines get more complicated and intricate until you get to the syncopated section.I remember this book from when I was a drummer in high school almost 30 years ago. Now I play rhythm guitar, and am looking to get away from the “standard” strumming patterns and get more creative. This book will help me do that. It will also help immensely with learning and playing leads and solos. It really doesn’t matter if you play drums, guitar, sax, keyboard, bass, or mandolin this book will help teach you to recognize and play rhythms – and that is a key part of sight-reading.I guess the TL:DR version would be: If you play a musical instrument, get this book. It will be the some of the best use of money and time you’ll ever spend.

    7 people found this helpful

  57. Casey –

    Essential for anyone trying to learn drums

    Excellent book for anyone trying to learn drums. Great exercises and ideas that really develop when you can work with a teacher to help flesh out ideas and give you creative patterns to incorporate into your drumming from these exercises. Make sure to google around and get ideas and not to just read the book as is if you are self learning.

  58. Saskia Seattle –

    Excellent book – interesting rhythms for beginners and intermediate players who read music

    I am surprised to see comments about how this book isn’t for beginners. I’m very much a beginner (have only been playing a few months) and have loved it. There are a couple of things in here that are too hard for my current level, but don’t we all want to stretch? It has a decent range from very easy to quite a bit harder and plenty for the beginner. I wouldn’t buy it as a first drum book – but I did in fact buy it as my second. And, it’s great. t love that it challenges me and that there are things I will have to come back to when I become more knowledgeable. Additionally, the rhythms are more interesting and not as straight forward as most books that are appropriate for beginners. That’s a big plus in my book and it makes me want to practice more and longer. I agree that some of the handwritten notes are a little sloppy and inconsistent. This may sound weird, but I find that charming and an additional challenge. And, it adds to the beauty. It’s like the difference between hearing a live drummer and a drum machine.

    7 people found this helpful

  59. yor –

    great

    helpful , Begins with simple exercises and progresses to more complex techniques, very structured and clear

  60. Ahmad Aizad Mohamed Fauzi –

    So good i just had to review it!

    If only i had found out about this book sooner! As a drum teacher for the past 12 years, i can easily say Syncopation by Ted Reed is the best most effective book to get beginners started with learning to read rhythms. Some of my students who at first had zero reading ability managed to sight read quarter notes all the way through different 16th note rhythms by the end of class, identifying all the different rests along the way while keeping a steady kick pulse underneath. All this thanks to how systematically the exercises are written out, getting more challenging as you progress through the pages. One step at a time, slowly but surely.Not just for beginner or intermediate drummers; i come back to this book just to brush up on my sight reading every once in awhile, or i’d pick some of the exercises out and use it as double pedal exercises or independence stuff like left foot clave, right/left hand ostinatos etc. A thousand different ways to use this wonderful book!

    2 people found this helpful

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      Fast delivery just in time for my daughters class. Great job!

    21. Brenda Perez –

      Essential elements for strings book

      It nicely book and no scratch or damage.

    22. M! –

      Good

      This book came in great shape. No folds, marks, scuffs. Love this book to work through! I reccomend.

      2 people found this helpful

    23. Eddie Man –

      Great book well worth it

      If you’ve begun in the EE Book 1, this book is the logical next step. Great music materials, lots of helpful hints

      One person found this helpful

    24. Joyce –

      It’s what she needs

      Perfect for what she needs at school

    25. Dani Arteri –

      Great series, but Book 2 CD does not have all the songs!

      At the time I write this review, I have been teaching myself violin for about 6 months. I have used the Essential Elements series and am thrilled with how easy to navigate and thorough they are. Book 1 teaches you the basics; Book 2 has been a good follow-up, but not a whole lot of new material is introduced. This book reviews the info learned in Book 1, teaches you how to play flat notes (whereas Book 1 covers the sharps), has some fun “performance” songs near the end, and very briefly covers sliding to another position and playing chords at the very end of the book.One thing that was frustrating to me- the CD that comes with the book does NOT have all of the tracks to play along with. Those CDs are one reason why I love this series- since I’m teaching myself, being able to play along with “backup” helps me make sure I’m playing the correct notes and corrects me if my timing is off. I was practicing one day, and all of a sudden my CD stopped because it ran out of tracks; I was only 1/3 to 1/2 way through the book!!! It was very frustrating that it is not mentioned in the description that you need to purchase the additional CD for all of the songs. The CD is found here: 

      Essential Elements 2000 for Strings (Play-Along CD Set, Book 2)

      So, 4 stars for needing to purchase additional materials without much warning (I might let Amazon know though, so I can see if they’ll add it to the description), and also because not a whole lot of new stuff is brought up in the book. However, it is still an excellent series, and I would not be where I am now in terms of learning the violin without Essential Elements 2000!

      26 people found this helpful

    26. EUGENIA SHOOK –

      TONS FOR YOU MONEY

      once i got the book and started using, i see why it has been around forever. it is the best for self- or instructional-teaching. I gives the violinist the basic information needed to succeed. Of course, any one achieving mastery always turns to video, tutors, and more, but for someone trying to pick up the violin in a at-home setting can easily do so with this book. shares theory, techniques, scales and an evolving tutorial to understand what to do, terms to use and practical pieces to play. Very well written compared to others I have looked at.

      One person found this helpful

    27. D’asia Denise –

      Awesome Information!

      I purchased this product because I wanted to teach myself how to play theViolin. I thought this would be a good option because it was a beginners series . I used to play the clarinet, so I already know a lot about music. I was inspired to learn by Lindsey stirling on YouTube. When I recieved the book it was in good condition. All the pages were perfectly intact and nothing was missing. My order was delivered a lot faster than I expected. The book also was a lot bigger than I thought that it would be. The content in the book is very useful. It’s a pretty good series and if you don’t know how to play this would be good for you! I don’t think a advanced player would benefit much from this book. I was also impressed because it was so informational but affordable. All in all I would recommend this book to anyone who is a learner. You would probably also benefit from getting a teacher. If your in a school band this can be something extra you use as a study guide.

      One person found this helpful

    28. Amazon Customer –

      Lesson book

      I understand that many instructors love this series, but I found ABCs of Violin a bit better for self study. The CDs are nice to hear what it is you are supposed to sound like and to play along with after you get the piece down. Do get both book 1 and 2 if this is the series you are going to use. Once you get going, it doesn’t take long to want more pieces to play that you like. I play every piece in the book, but I play the pieces I like much more often for practice. If you push yourself you can get through book 1 and 2 in less than 2 months. Do get the books with both the CD and DVDs, they are a big help.It may take hours of practice but when you start playing songs (pieces) you like it is a ball. I’m at 3 months now and am starting to learn Vivaldi’s Spring, and a number of Fiddle tunes. Bach’s Jesu (full solo version (advanced)) is still giving me fits, but I have just started learning second and third posistions.I find the advanced Fiddle books teach, or at least make you learn, double stops much more than many of the violin lesson books.Good luck and enjoy.

      25 people found this helpful

    29. EstherEsther –

      Perfect!

      I’m not sure if this was meant to be included or not but I actually am happy you left this sheet music ! Gives me something new to play thank you 😊

      One person found this helpful

    30. Matt Cates –

      Just what I remembered it being!

      This is a great book for learning, I was in advanced with book three but I haven’t played in 8 yrs so I got the intermediate book 2 again and I remember everything like it was back in middle school

    31. Amazon Customer –

      Perfect for 8th grade!

      Son loves it.

    32. James B. –

      No tabs here

      Good second book. This series emphasizes reading music, not relying on tabs.

    33. Huong LeHuong Le –

      Essential elements for strings BK2

      It is very good book for my nephew. Thank you very much.

    34. Makda –

      Packaging

      This book was for my daughter. She loves it. I’m happy that the book came like new and packaging was perfect and clean.

    35. Margaret Hoagland –

      It is straightforward and easy to understand

      I taught myself how to play the violin using this series. It is straightforward and easy to understand. I would highly recommend lessons as well, but this book will teach you all the basic things you need to know.

      9 people found this helpful

    36. Lora Salazar –

      Book is required by class.

      This book is required by Orchestra class.

    37. Llerena –

      Really good

      Helps you learn the violin really well you can go to a bad player to a good one in a year

    38. Jerry E. Semler –

      New Violinist

      I am a student who is just finishing Essential Elements 2000, Book 1. This is the series that my instructor likes to use. If you purchase the Essential Elements 2000 Violin Book 2 Bk/CD you will also want to purchase the Elements 2000 for Strings (Play-Along CD Set, Book 2) as not all of the songs in Book 2 are on the companion CD.

      One person found this helpful

    39. Kitty –

      Good.

      This is good for anyone new, its very easy to understand.

    40. Yi –

      Good book

      Recommended by our middle school orchestra teacher. A good book

    41. Mohamed –

      Very good

      Good book

    42. Brigette –

      great

      The CDs are nice to hear what it is you are supposed to sound like and to play along with after you get the piece down. Do get both book 1 and 2 if this is the series you are going to use. Once you get going, it doesn’t take long to want more pieces to play that…

    43. E. Moyer –

      your own personal backup band

      The CD that comes with this book gives you your own personal backup band. The software you can install on your computer lets you decide the tempo…slow as you try to master the tune and faster as your playing improves. With this method you can hear what the notes are supposed to sound like and learn the correct timing of the tune.

      2 people found this helpful

    44. Amit B Jain –

      That everything was awesome

      All good. For my child’s strings/orchestra class at school

    45. jenny elizalde –

      I teach violin and this is perfect for beginners

      I teach violin and this is perfect for beginners. Quality of the book is very good and would definitely recommend. The price is spot on.

    46. Lutfia San –

      How about what a violin sounds like when playing each song

      Bought Book 1, 2, and 3.I wish the sample songs/music available online were that of one instrument. How about what a violin sounds like when playing each song? That would have been nice.

      2 people found this helpful

    47. Li Z.Li Z. –

      Books good

      I paid for the two books

    48. GeorgeT. Branch –

      I thing I find fundamental is the violin specific instructions …

      I thing I find fundamental is the violin specific instructions. Im a pianists and I already No scales and some pieces

    49. Rebecca Niles –

      Good

      Its good

    50. Deborah D. Johnson –

      Great for you or your students.

      These are the perfect instructional books and I use them for my students too. Never disappointed.

    51. Alexander C. –

      Wow exclt technique book

      EElements is my favorite Violin book. I had studied using severals methods as Suzuki for example, that I found a little boring.But this book, and the EE series are just exclt. First the book are design for a easy comprehension and guide you in your day-to-day study. The CD is performed by a real orquestra, its an exception in the Hal Leonard books that are usually performance using synthesizer.The EE series for violin is very good option in your violin study. Totally recommended Much better that Suzuki

    52. Phyl Y. –

      get this

      This is one that many teachers are using – its easy to understand.

    53. JRA –

      Great book

      Fast delivery. Good quality. Excellent book.

    54. Ray Ruballos –

      lowered expectations

      I didn’t know how to play the violin before. Now that I have this book I still don’t but I feel better about myself for buying the book to pretend to play.

      2 people found this helpful

    55. B-randon –

      Arrived as described

      Came in great shape. It was the exact music book my daughters music teacher requested.

    56. Randy Slick –

      These books bring me along nicely. All I need to do is open them …

      These books bring me along nicely. All I need to do is open them up and play the pieces in order. I’m happy to be able to learn to read and play music for the violin and get good practice reading music at these early levels so trouble free, I’m really looking forward to progressing to the more expert levels.

      One person found this helpful

    57. Ramon Briones –

      Good book

      Good book if you’re kids are learning the violin

    58. Love my violins –

      Good teaching tool

      I am a beginner adult violinist. Good book – easy to learn from. I recommend it.

    59. Pat K –

      Good starter book

      According to my daughter, who really uses this book: She felt that it’s a good starter book. This was a book that they used in orchestra at her elementary school. She wanted to continue learning, and since she was familiar with this book decided to get it. It provides her with examples and also a cd for her to hear how it should sound.

      One person found this helpful

    60. chel2305 –

      Great Buy!

      Purchased this for my daughter after she finished Book 1. She is 10 and has been playing the violin since she was 7. Essential Elements for Strings has been helped her learn a lot of music stuff.

      6 people found this helpful

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