Sight Reading Complete For Drummers Volume 1

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This three volume series uses snare drum sight reading to prepare and maintain drummers to play any type of percussion instrument that requires a stick including marching snare, orchestra snare, drumset, or any other non-pitched percussion instrument. The books are progressive, beginning with very basic exercises and building to more complicated and challenging patterns. All of the etudes and solos have been carefully selected to represent the best of the literature, and are appropriate for use in contests, recitals, auditions, and juries. The books include a variety of styles, including Latin, swing, ballad, and progressive rock. The series is designed to be used in a methodical, step-by-step approach, with each volume building on the skills learned in the previous one. The first volume includes 32 exercises, 12 etudes, and 6 solos. The second volume includes 30 exercises, 14 etudes, and 7 solos. The third volume includes 30 exercises, 15 etudes, and 8 solos. The books are spiral-bound, making them easy to use for both reading and playing. The series is also available in a digital format for use on an iPad or other tablet device.