The Modern Drum Method takes the student measure by measure from the start with the most fundamental drumming concepts presented and demonstrated in a clear manner. The exercises in Grade One focus significantly on reading note and rest values, coordination of the hands and feet, simple quarter note beats with variations, and ideas on positioning and setting up your drum set ergonomically. If you are a new drum student who has just purchased your first kit, or an experienced player looking for ways to improve your fundamentals and sound production, this book and companion downloadable online audio and video will help clarify the mechanical and conceptual drumming skills for you. Throughout, the author explains each drumming topic as if he were teaching a private lesson. Includes access to online audio and video.

• Fundamental techniques for the hands and feet
• Exercises to help develop sight reading ability
• Ideas for positioning and setting up your drum set ergonomically
• Over 100 beat variations featured throughout the text
• Snare drum, bass drum, and hi-hat coordination studies

Introdution
Acknowledgements
Biography
A Note for Parents...What qualities to look for in a drum set teacher

Established Goals
Instruction
Fundamentals
Environment
Practice Makes Better, Not Perfect!

Drumming Principles
Get a Grip! Holding the Sticks

Traditional Grip
Matched German Grip
Matched French Grip

The Basics of Music

Staff v Clef
Repeat Sign
Notes and their parts
Time Signature

Reading is Fundamental

Notes and Rest Values

The Whole Note and Whole Rest
The Half Note and Half Rest
The Quarter Note and Quarter Rest
Rhythm Primer Examples

Stickings with Quarter Notes
Quarter Note and Quarter Rest Exercises

Basics of Music Review
Understanding Note Relationships
Eighth Notes

Quarter Note and Eighth Note Exercises

Eighth Note Triplets

Quarter Notes with Eighth Note Triplet Exercises
Quarters, Eighths, and Eighth Note Triplet Exercises
Eighth Note Triplets with One Rest Exercises

Sixteenth Notes

Sixteenth Note Groupings with Quarter Note Exercises
Sixteenths, Eighths, and Quarter Note Exercises

Reading Sixteenth and Eighth Note Combinations

The Eighth and Two Sixteenth Note Grouping with Quarter Notes
The Eighth and Two Sixteenth Note Grouping with Eighths and Quarters
Two Sixteenths and an Eighth Note Grouping with Quarter Notes
Two Sixteenths and an Eighth Note Grouping with Quarters and Eighths
Two Sixteenths and an Eighth Rest with Quarter Notes

Rebounding Approach with Sticks
Final Note Value Review
Putting it all together! Assembling your Drum Set

Position Your Drums for Play
Drum Set Notation Key

Kick It! Lower Appendages and Pedal Techniques

Sticking Exercises for Your Feet
Playing the hi-hat with sticks

Basic Coordination on the Drum Set with Quarter Notes
Quarter Note Rock Beats
Recommended Study