"It seems that drummers, more than any other instrumentalists, do the poorest job when it comes to reading music. There are several reasons why he has had trouble reading his part. First of all, there are not enough exercises on syncopation available for him to study. Secondly, many drummers have not taken progressively up to and through syncopation. It was with this in mind that this book was written.
Suggestions on how to practice these rhythms and exercises: 1. Count aloud. This is a must in order to become a good reader. 2. Start with the right stick and alternate. 3. Practice various tempos from slow to fast. 4. Devote some of your practice time to playing with the metronome. The help of a good teacher is always advisable. This book does not contain any short roll studies. For these we recommend 'STICK CONTROL' by George L. Stone." - TED REED
Another contender for the title of 'Most Used Drum Book', this classic book by Ted Reed is 60 pages of material every drummer can gain immeasurable knowledge from. The book can be studied "as is" or, as drummer's "in the know" have done, interpreted into literally hundreds of ways of playing the material.
