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Alfred’sDrum Curriculum GuideA Complete Curriculum Guide for the Beginning Snare Drummer, Drumset Player and Future PercussionistThe ideal teaching tools to prepare beginning players for snare drum, drumset, and percussion performance
Drum Curriculum GuideAlfred’s Drum Method, Book 1 begins with the following:An introduction ontuning and caring forthe snare drum;holding the sticks andstriking the drum;tuning and playingthe bass drum;and playingthe cymbals.Each page isdesigned as acomplete lesson.A concept isAlfred’s Beginning Drum PackThe best gear to beat!If you start beginning drummers, then this package is it!The pack includes the most popular method, Alfred’sDrum Method, ataught, usedpractice pad from thein exercises andworld’s leading drumreinforced withhead manufacturer,a combinationstudy.Remo, and a pair ofSD1 Jr. drumsticksfrom the world’sleading drumstickmanufacturer,Vick Firth. Start yourstudents with the best!2
Drum Curriculum GuideAlfred’s Drum Method, Book 1, continuedTop:All rudiments aretaught, used inexercises and incombination studiesthat utilize thebass drum.Center:A full-length solo thatreinforces theconcepts taught inprevious lessons isincluded at the endof each section.Book 1 includes23 solos.Bottom:As an introduction tothe standard drumrepertoire, actualdrum parts areincluded throughout.3
Drum Curriculum GuideAlfred’s Beginning Snare Drum DuetsThe correlated duet bookcontains 15 duets that helpdevelop performance andlistening skills. The optionalCD contains both partsrecorded separately, sostudents can play along witheither part. The followingduets may be used afterpages 36 & 52 of Alfred’sDrum Method, Book 1.4
Drum Curriculum GuideAlfred’s Drum Method, Book 2 continues the learning process Top Left:Rudiments are taught,used in exercises andin combination studiesthat utilize thebass drum.Top Right:A solo to reinforce thenew concept follows.Book 2 contains23 solos.Bottom Left:Book 2 includesseven duets withinthe method.Bottom Right:Multiple percussionconcepts andtechniques arealso included.5
Drum Curriculum GuideAccessory instruments areExcerpts from actualtaught in Book 2,concert band percussioneliminating the need for aparts are included.separate book to teachCorps-style rudimentstriangle, suspended cymbal,are taught and reinforcedtambourine or woodblock.with corps-style solos.The DVDs and videos that correlate withBooks 1 & 2 provide step-by-stepAll the solos contained in Books 1 & 2are also available in two separatepublications, Alfred’s Beginning SnareDrum Solos and Alfred’s IntermediateSnare Drum Solos. Each solo stands6reinforcement of all concepts, plus play-alongopportunities. All of the techniques andconcepts are taught by the authors onscreen, making them great visual tools for both the studenton its own as a musical compositionand teacher. In addition, all of the solos contained in bothand may be used as either a contestbooks are performed by the authors and Jay Wanamaker,or jury piece.providing an aural example for the students to emulate.
Drum Curriculum GuideAlfred’s Beginning Drumset MethodTop Left:Most students want toplay the drumset. Alfred’sBeginning DrumsetMethod can beintroduced after page 14of Alfred’s Drum Method,Book 1. Unique to thismethod is that studentsstart their first lesson byplaying a beat!Top Right:The method containsbasic and embellishedbeats in both the jazzand rock idioms.Bottom Left:Rock and jazz fillsare included.Bottom Right:Everything taught isreinforced in actualperformance pieces.“Real” music performedby top professionalsstimulate and set anexample for youngdrumset students.7
Alfred’s Drum Method, Book 2Alfred’s Drum Method, Book 1Alfred’s Beginning Drumset MethodAbout the AuthorsSandy Feldstein is a performer, composer, arranger, conductor and educator ofnational prominence. He is the recipient of numerous degrees, including a doctoratefrom Columbia University, and is an ASCAP award-winning composer. Dr. Feldsteinhas distinguished himself as a leader in percussion education. As past president ofthe Percussive Arts Society, he was cited for his contribution to the world ofpercussion. He is a frequent guest lecturer and clinician at universities and musicconventions throughout the USA. Dr. Feldstein’s music and books are used bythousands of young people worldwide.Dave Black received his Bachelor of Music degree in percussion performancefrom California State University, Northridge. He has traveled worldwide withmany entertainers and shows, performing and/or recording with such artists asAlan King, Robert Merrill, June Allyson, Anita O’Day and Jerry Hey. A widelypublished composer/arranger, he has written with and for the bands of LouieBellson, Sammy Nestico, Bill Watrous, Bobby Shew and Ed Shaughnessy. He hasreceived 13 ASCAP Popular Composer Awards and two Grammy participation/nomination certificates. He is the co-author of several best-selling books,including Alfred’s Drum Method, Books 1 & 2, Alfred’s Beginning DrumsetMethod, Contemporary Brush Techniques and Cymbals: A Crash Course.Alfred’s Drum MethodBook 1 (138). 9.95Book 2 (238) . 9.95DVD, Book 1 (20877). 19.95VHS Video, Book 2 (302) . 19.95Drum Pack (18431) . 39.95Alfred’s Beginning Snare Drum DuetsBook & CD (16930) . 16.95Book only (4301) . 6.95Alfred’s Beginning Drumset MethodBook & CD (16926) . 19.95Book only (8965). 9.95Alfred’s Beginning Snare Drum Solos (16928) . 5.95Alfred’s Intermediate Snare Drum Solos (16929) . 5.95*Prices in US subject to change without notice.Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.16320 Roscoe Blvd., Suite 100 P.O. Box 10003 Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003 www.alfred.com
Drum Curriculum Guide Top: All rudiments are taught, used in exercises and in combination studies that utilize the bass drum. Center: A full-length solo that reinforces the concepts taught in previous lessons is included at the end of each section. Book 1 includes 23 solos. Bottom: As an introduction to the standard drum repertoire, actual drum .
