Perfect for beginning drummers, this book starts with an introduction to the parts of the drumset, stick techniques, snare drum rudiments, accents, dynamics and reading drumset music. Also included are drum fills, cymbal crashes, semiquaver bass drum beats and dotted quaver rhythms. Students, teachers and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough, easy-to-use method. A CD demonstrating examples and for playing along is included with each book.