Schott Music New Drummer's ABC

Schott Music New Drummer's ABC at a glance

Schott Music New Drummer's ABC is an innovative and creative drumming method that has been specially developed for beginners and provides an easy introduction to the world of drumming. The methodical structure leads systematically from very easy to medium difficulty levels and combines basic percussion techniques with practical rhythms and grooves from different styles. The varied design keeps the learning process motivating and promotes both technical ability and musical understanding.

All exercises are supplemented by demo versions in staggered tempos, which serve as valuable listening examples and make it easier to understand the playing style. This allows learners to progress at their own pace and build a solid foundation. A special extra is the extensive chapter for teachers, which contains practical tips, methodical advice and creative ideas for successful lessons. This makes New Drummer's ABC a comprehensive textbook that is ideal for both individual and group lessons and provides long-term enjoyment of music-making.

Contents:

• A The snare drum chapter:
• Whole, half and quarter notes
• Eighth notes
• Sixteenth notes
• Quaver triplets
• B The drumset chapter:
• Grooves
• Fill-ins
• Coordination exercises
• Solo pieces
• C Specials:
• Stop & go, groove connections, rimclick sound, half-open hi-hat, heavy grooves, open hi-hat, warm-up exercises
• Other time signatures
• Advanced playing techniques
• Advanced figures
• Basic grooves of well-known pop songs
• Latin grooves
• Elementary writing and listening exercises