Articles about some of the greatest writers and contributors to drum music and music education.  These authors have written great books for people that want to learn how to play the drums.  Many of these authors are out of print and are relics in drumming and percussion history.

Read more about the article Crazy Hands – Snare Drum Flams: Crazy Hand Patterns with Flams for the Snare Drum
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Crazy Hands – Snare Drum Flams: Crazy Hand Patterns with Flams for the Snare Drum

Now, D. Mark Agostinelli wrote “Snare Drum Flams – Flams on the Snare Drum”, which is the ultimate book for developing your Flams

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Read more about the article The Drag Drum Rudiment: The Drag Around the Drum Set (Drum Rudiments)
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The Drag Drum Rudiment: The Drag Around the Drum Set (Drum Rudiments)

Now, Mark wrote “The Drag Drum Rudiment - The Drag Drum Rudiment Around the Set”, which is the ultimate book for developing your Single Paradiddle. Finally a book that is dedicated to the “ The Drag Drum Rudiment ” 42 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity all based around the The Drag Drum Rudiment . The The Drag Drum Rudiment is played as a 3 note sequence throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun!

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Read more about the article The 7 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment: The 7 Stroke Roll around the Drum Set
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The 7 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment: The 7 Stroke Roll around the Drum Set

Now, D. Mark Agostinelli wrote “The 7 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment - The 7 Stroke Roll around the Drum Set”, which is the ultimate book for developing your 7 Stroke Roll.

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Read more about the article The Single Stroke 7 Drum Rudiment: The Single Stroke 7 Around the Drum Set
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The Single Stroke 7 Drum Rudiment: The Single Stroke 7 Around the Drum Set

Now, D. Mark Agostinelli wrote “The Single Stroke 7 Drum Rudiment - The Single Stroke 7 around the Drum Set”, which is the ultimate book for developing your Single Stroke 7. Finally a book that is dedicated to the “Single Stroke 7” This book has 102 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity; all based around the Single Stroke 7. The Single Stroke 7 is played as a 7 note sequence throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun!

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Read more about the article The 6 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment: The 6 Stroke Roll Around the Drum Set
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The 6 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment: The 6 Stroke Roll Around the Drum Set

Now, D. Mark Agostinelli wrote “The 6 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment - The 6 Stroke Roll around the Drum Set”, which is the ultimate book for developing your 6 Stroke Roll. Finally a book that is dedicated to the “6 Stroke Roll” This book has 66 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity; all based around the 6 Stroke Roll. The 6 Stroke Roll is played as a 6 note sequence throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun!

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Read more about the article The 5 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment: The 5 Stroke Roll Around The Drum Set
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The 5 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment: The 5 Stroke Roll Around The Drum Set

Now, Mark wrote “The 5 Stroke Roll Drum Rudiment - The 5 Stroke Roll around the Drum Set”, which is the ultimate book for developing your 5 Stroke Roll. Finally a book that is dedicated to the “The 5 Stroke Roll” This book has over 60 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity; all based around the 5 Stroke Roll. The 5 Stroke Roll is played as a 5 note sequence throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun!

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Read more about the article The Triple Paradiddle Drum Rudiment: The Triple Paradiddle Around the Drum Set
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The Triple Paradiddle Drum Rudiment: The Triple Paradiddle Around the Drum Set

Now, Mark wrote “The Triple Paradiddle Drum Rudiment - The Triple Paradiddle around the Drum Set”, which is the ultimate book for developing your Triple Paradiddle.

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Read more about the article The Double Paradiddle Drum Rudiment: The Double Paradiddle Around the Drum Set
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The Double Paradiddle Drum Rudiment: The Double Paradiddle Around the Drum Set

Now, Mark wrote “The Double Paradiddle Drum Rudiment - The Double Paradiddle around the Drum Set”, which is the ultimate book for developing your Double Paradiddle.

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Read more about the article The Single Paradiddle Drum Rudiment: The Single Paradiddle Around the Drum Set
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The Single Paradiddle Drum Rudiment: The Single Paradiddle Around the Drum Set

Now, Mark wrote “The Single Paradiddle Drum Rudiment - The Single Paradiddle around the Drum Set”, which is the ultimate book for developing your Single Paradiddle. Finally a book that is dedicated to the “Single Paradiddle” 63 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity all based around the Single Paradiddle. The Single Paradiddle is played as a 16th note sequence throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun!

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Read more about the article The Double Stroke Drum Rudiment: The Double Stroke Roll Around the Drum Set
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The Double Stroke Drum Rudiment: The Double Stroke Roll Around the Drum Set

Now, Mark wrote The Double Stroke Drum Rudiment - The Double Stroke Roll around the Drum Set, which is the ultimate book for developing your double stroke roll. Finally a book that is dedicated to the “Double Stroke Roll” 53 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity all based around the Double Stroke Roll. The Double Stroke Roll is played as a 16th note throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun!

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