The Snare Drummer’s ToolboxItem: 1021

The Absolute Method For Beginning Snare Drum!

In the Book…

• Instructions on set-up & tuning your snare drum
• Ten lessons covering reading, stroke types, cut time, triple meter, rudiments, and more
• 20 solos and 11 duets, each focused on the material for each lesson
• Fun “Eye-Q Review” tests at the end of each lesson
• Chop-Builders Page
• The “15 Toolbox Essential Rudiments”
• Five rudiment solos each focusing on (3) rudiments
• A two-page “Grand Finale” solo

Video & Downloads…

• Video instruction for each lesson in the “Toolbox”
• An interview with Scott Brown detailing classroom format
• Video instruction on the nine “Toolbox” percussion instruments with Dr. Julie Hill
• Two play-along tracks (mp3’s at two tempos) for every solo & duet
• 62 mp3 “Groove Tracks” diverse in styles and tempos for practice
• 26 mp3 Stick-Click metronome tempos
• Over 40 pages of additional exercises, the PAS 40 Rudiments, instructions on how to build a classroom practice pad and a percussion ensemble in printable PDF format

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Comments about “The Snare Drummer’s Toolbox”

“The Snare Drummer’s Toolbox is a unique, multimedia resource for today’s beginning percussionist. The book and video content present fundamental musical concepts in a fun and interactive way for students of all ages. This method book is not only a great tool for the student but also a useful resource for today’s music educator.”

Ryan Frost – Percussion Educator – WV University

“I purchased your new “Drummers Toolbox” this fall for use at our middle school. The book is absolutely fantastic! I have sung its praises to any who would listen….. it has been a great tool for working with our young percussionists that I wish I had possessed years ago. Keep up the good work!”

Dan McGuire – Director of Percussion Science High School