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Louis Bellson

Louis Bellson was the stage name for Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Ballassoni. He was born in Rock Falls, Illinois on July 6, 1924 and he died February 14, 2009. He was a jazz educator, bandleader, arranger and composer. He was also a pioneer in using two bass drums which was not done before his time.

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Graded Music for Snare Drum - Book 1 - by Kevin Hathway & Ian Wright

Graded Music for Snare Drum – Book 1,

This book is great for just flying through it and feeling good that you learned so much from the book before. Also for Warm ups. Don't get the book if you have already read a few books already. Otherwise, you will be wasting your money.

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Stick Control For the Snare Drummer - by George Lawrence Stone

Stick Control

This is by far one of the most popular books for drummers. It is a best-seller year after year. I have to be honest; I feel all of the hype on the book is not as worthy as some may think. Although the book is good to have and it is good to run through the entire book, at least once in your life. It is not the holy grail of books for drumming in no way.

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Who is Charles Stewart Ashworth

When the United States Marine Corps band was newly founded, Charles Stewart Ashworth was the Drum Major. He contributed by establishing a way on how the craft of rudimental drummers learned the rudiments. After only 14 years, the band had acquired a reputation for its quality of musical performance. However, as a new drummer came in, he felt that they were not up to par. He wanted them to be more skilled by the time that they joined and also he needed a tool to teach his fellow members.

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List of Advanced Books

List of Advanced Books to Learn how to Play the Drums.

As a drummer or a percussionist that is advanced at reading music it seems to get more and more difficult to buy books to help you advance. At this point in your development you should have a pretty good idea on where you need additional help. But it is hard to find the book that is just right for you.

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