drum set

Betty the Yeti uses a kick drum to keep the beat at the school's winter concert.

Includes an introduction to the drumset instruments, step-by-step music reading instruction, how to creat your own beats, fills, and solos, as well as performance tips.

Provides advice on buying, tuning, and maintaining a snare drum or drumset. Explains beat basics and music notation with exercises and solos for every level. Covers a variety of rhythms for different styles of music and includes a CD for listening to exercises and playing along with rock and jazz tunes.

An illustrated history of the drum set in rock music with a guide to the major manufacturers of drum sets.

Provides information about the drums designed to help aspiring musicians decide if the instrument is the right choice for them.