Drumopedia: A Handbook for Beginning Drumset

Well-written, & easy to understand. Perfect for the beginner like me! I don't know enough about drumming to compare correct/incorrect methods, but from what I am reading, this appears to be the proper way to build speed and technique. The first few pages tell everything about how to read sheet music specifically for drums. If you already have some music/percussion experience, you can skip the first chapter and dive right into learning the rhythms and fills. This looks like it would help anyone who is just looking to improve. I think beginners and even moderately experienced drummers would benefit from this book. I like that it's not too wordy and complicated but explains everything in a simple and entertaining manner. My teenagers can read and understand it quite well also without getting bored as it's not overly "teachy" (yeah, I know that's not a word, spell check!)

This was a gift for my brother for Christmas. He has been working towards teaching himself how to play drums by listening to music, but recently he has decided to take on learning to read the sheet music himself and this is the book he chose. Based on that, I will say that this item is very good.

This book is great for anyone beginning drums—and especially helpful if drums are your first instrument, as it teaches you the fundamentals of reading rhythm from sheet music.One thing I appreciate is that Dan is very open about different grips, styles, etc. and doesn’t try to funnel the reader into one supposedly “correct” way to play. The book also calls out many other useful books by various authors, which can help you expand both your palate and your palette.

It may seem counterintuitive for the author of one beginning drum book (mine is called Drumcraft) to write a review about a book by a competing author. After all, we are trying to interest the same audience.However, I don't believe that any education pursuit is or should be a competitive endeavor. It's all about giving students and teachers quality choices, and Dan Britt has done this. He deserves serious props for Drumopedia.I have already tried out a few of his approaches with my own students and they work wonders. Here are a few of his methods that stand out.* The text and drum notation use a large font and are therefore super easy to read.* The book does a great job of breaking down a drumming element (such as coordination) into the smallest possible kernel.* Drumopedia is interspersed with recommended books for further study.* Clever graphics serve to help bring home many of the concepts.* The book is organized and sequenced in a very smart way with just the right amount of drumming knowledge to get you off to a good start.Dan Britt brings a great deal of enthusiasm and passion to drum education. If you have a chance to buy his books, go to his workshops or take lessons from him, or watch him on Drum TvShow, do it! You won't be disappointed.

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