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Drumset

By no means an exhaustive list, these are the books I draw on and teach from the most.

Alfred’s Beginning Drumset Method: Feldstein and Black

Syncopation: Ted Reed

The accent passages in this book form the foundation for the kind of solos played by Buddy Rich

Essential Styles Book 1: Steve Houghton, Tom Warrington

Studio and Big Band Drumming: Steve Houghton

The Art of Bop Drumming: John Riley

John Riley is one of the best drum set players and teachers in the world.  This book is amazingly good for developing swing style.

Groove Alchemy: Stanton Moore

An encyclopedia of funk styles, especially from New Orleans, this book unpacks James Brown and show how to create new grooves from some core elements

Big Band Drum Set Sight Reading v1: Stockton Helbing

Brush playing is a big part of drum set, and is often not well understood.  Here are some examples

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