Mel Bay Publications
Level : Intermediate

This beginning method book presents an overview of today's contemporary drum rhythms and styles. Rather than focusing on one musical genre, Drumset 101 is a compilation of fundamental coordination exercises that can be applied to many different styles.
This book aims to fill the void that has long existed for drum teachers and beginning students, providing one text for all beginning students instead of requiring the purchase of several books covering different styles.

Contents:

• Explanation of Notation  
• 40 Standard Rudiments      
• Rock/Eighth Note Ride   
• Sixteenth Note Ride
• Eighth Note Hi-Hat Openings
• Fills Around the Set in 4/4
• Double Bass Beats      
• Double Bass Fills      
• Six Eight - Blues Rock    
• Shuffle Beats/Blues     
• Half Time Shuffle - Hip-Hop/Rap      
• Swing in 3/4 Jazz Waltz      
• Swing Patterns  
• Triplet Fills
• Linear Funk Patterns
• Contemporary Funk Patterns       
• Odd Times/Fives and Nines      
• Odd Times/Seven Eight Patterns      
• Other Useful Patterns: Polka, Waltz, Bolero, Tango, Reggae, Arabic, Greek      
• Latin Style Patterns: Bossa, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Merengue, Samba, Mozambique, Songo