Play Drums Today! Level 1: A Complete Guide to the Basics - Drum Instruction Book with Online Audio Drum Method & Music Notation 99 Audio Demonstrations for Self-Teaching and Lessons

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ISBN 10: 0634021850 / ISBN 13: 9780634021855

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Jan 2001, 2001

About this Item

Neuware - (Play Today Instructional Series). The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional-quality online audio with 99 full-demo tracks and spoken instruction. This drum series can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the audio. This package offers a complete guide to the basics, covering: beats, songs and fills; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and more. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Play Drums Today! Level 1: A Complete Guide to the Basics - Drum Instruction Book with Online Audio Drum Method & Music Notation 99 Audio Demonstrations for Self-Teaching and Lessons
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Jan 2001
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634021850
• ISBN 13: 9780634021855
• Binding: Kombiprodukt
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 297W x 221H x 8D millimeters 297 millimeters width by 221 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 204 grams

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Synopsis

Play Drums Today - Level 1: A Complete Guide to the Basics is a drum instruction book with online audio that introduces essential drumming techniques through structured lessons, written instruction, music notation, instructional photos, and professionally recorded demonstrations. Designed for self-teaching as well as private or group instruction, it combines practical exercises with guided audio to support steady progress through each lesson.

This edition includes online access to 99 full-demo audio tracks with spoken instruction, available through the unique code inside the book. The audio features PLAYBACK+, allowing users to slow playback without changing pitch, create practice loops, adjust keys where applicable, and pan audio left or right for a more flexible and personalized learning experience.

The instructional content covers drum beats, fills, rhythm development, coordination, playing techniques, music notation, and a variety of musical styles. Following the written lessons alongside the accompanying audio helps reinforce timing, coordination, and rhythmic accuracy while making practice more engaging and interactive.

Song List
Lesson 1 - The Basics * Lesson 2 - The Ride Cymbal * Lesson 3 - The Snare Drum * Lesson 4 - The Bass Drum * Lesson 5 - The Hi-Hat * Lesson 6 - Independence and Coordination * Lesson 7 - Putting It All Together * Lesson 8 - The Crash Cymbal * Lesson 9 - More Rhythms * Lesson 10 - The Tom-Toms * Lesson 11 - Special Techniques * Lesson 12 - Triplets * Lesson 13 - More Beats and Fills * Lesson 14 - Basic Song Structures

Whether used for independent practice, private lessons, or group instruction, this guide brings together printed instruction and interactive online audio in a clear, organized format.

About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.