Alfred Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Drums 2nd Edition Book CD & DVD

Learn to play the drums and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with a newly revised edition of this exciting method from Alfred Music. This edition features an all-new DVD presented by educator/performer Johnny O'Reilly, that correlates directly with the book. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, will learn about various drum types and the sounds they create, playing basics, proper drumstick grips, and getting acquainted with standard drum notation. will then move right along to playing different lines with different tempos, rhythms, and grooves---all while continuing to increase knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical and drum notation. will learn to play beats and fills in an array of musical styles, including rock, country, jazz, and Latin. Upon completion of this book, will be able to play in a band and read standard drum music. The book features the following helpful resources for reference during and after lessons:* Technique builders* Daily workouts to improve playing* Practice tips* Hints on purchasing equipment, tuning and sound modification, drum set maintenance* Plus much more.