The Ludwig Drum Method

As the author says, the purpose of this book is to provide both instructor and the student with orderly lesson plan designed to move student along as quickly as possible. This textbook contains these chapters: An Intro to Percussion, Holding the Sticks, Playing Positions, Developing to Proper Stroke, Intro to Note Reading, The Long Roll, The 1st and 2nd Ending, Dynamic Expression, Intro to 3/4 Time, Repeat Markings, Accents, Intro to 2/4 Time, Syncopation, The Tie, Intro to 6/8 Time, Intro to 3/8 Time, Intro to 9/8 Time, Intro to 16th Notes, Study of Syncopation, Musical Terms, Dotted Notes, The Flam, Measure Repeat, First Solo, Intro to Rhythm Roll, 5 Stroke Roll, 7 Stroke Roll, 9 and 17 Stroke Roll, Combination Roll Study, Rolls in 2/4 and 4/4 Time, Bass Drum Study, Cymbal Study, Roll Chart