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Rudimental Logic (The Logic Series) The all new Rudimental Logic 3.0 is a technical guide for everyone who plays with sticks! The topics include grip, stroke techniques, unique strategies for the 40 PAS rudiments as well as many hybrids, and the grid. Unlike other books, Rudimental Logic tells you HOW to play things... it's much more than a book simply packed full of notes. Rudimental Logic is perfect for all levels, from beginner to extremely advanced!
Quad Logic (The Logic Series) Quad Logic by Bill Bachman was written for quad players, drum instructors, band directors, and anyone wishing to better understand the instrument. The issues covered are those which are unique to the art of tenor drumming including playing areas, quality of sound, crossovers, scrapes, and much more. The book is full of quality exercises, etudes, a cadence, and a challenging solo!
Bass Logic (The Logic Series) Bass Logic was written for bass drummers, drum instructors, band directors, and anyone wishing to better understand the instrument. The issues covered are those which are unique to the art of bass drumming including tuning, stroke technique, quality of sound, rhythm/timing, splits for 2-5 basses and much more. The book is full of quality information and bass music for players of all levels including tons of exercises, a cadence, and ensembles for 3, 4, and 5 basses!
The Vacant Lot Sessions The Lot. Any rudimental drummer knows to go there before the show to get up-close and personal with the performers who know how to dish it out. In "The Vacant Lot Sessions," Colin McNutt and Tapspace Publications bring you two works that will make your head spin! Performed in 1993 by members of the world-champion Star of Indiana drumline, "Red's Rhumba" and the cadence, "Star '93" are your invitation to witness today's most complex beats in rudimental percussion.
Rudimental Cookbook (with CD) The definitive snare drum solo-method book. Includes the 26 American Standard Rudiments, the Percussive Arts Society Rudiments, an extensive list of Drum Corps Hybrid Rudiments and 25 rudimental contest solos. A must for anyone that's serious about playing the snare drum.
Modern Multi-Tenor Techniques & Solos A systematic approach to developing technical and solo skills on multi-tenors. 16 solos for tenor drums (quads & quints), performance suggestions, rudiments applied to the drums, exercises, explanations of sweeps, scrapes, and crossovers. This book has it all! With contributions and solos from Scott Johnson, Tom Aungst, Paul Rennick and Others.
Fresh Perspectives for the Modern Drumline Fresh Perspectives for the Modern Drumline By Jim Casella & Murray Gusseck, Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps. Drumline battery, for snare, tenor, bass, cymbals. Ensemble exercises and music of the Santa Clara Vanguard. Medium to Advanced. Book, 97 pages. Published by Tapspace Publications

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Green Beats 2008 Green Beats 2008 By the Cavaliers percussion staff. Marching Percussion, for snare, tenor, bass, pit. Books. An inside look at the Cavaliers percussion program - 2008 edition. Easy to Advanced. Book, 68 pages. Published by Tapspace Publications

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Parking Lot Etudes Parking Lot Etudes By Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps. By Murray Gusseck. Drumline Battery, for snare, tenor, bass, cymbals. Psychogenic discourse for the flam-drag fighter pilot. Difficult book. 37 pages. Published by Tapspace Publications

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Violent Ice Cream Violent Ice Cream An amazing collection of top-ranking snare drum solos by Jeff Queen, for rudimental snare drum. Very advanced book. 52 pages. Published by Tapspace Publications.

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Violent Tenor Cream Violent Tenor Cream By Matt Altmire, Michael Apodaca, Bill Bachman, Mark Campbell, Murray Gusseck, Mike Hodges, Colin McNutt, Brian Perez, Matt Ramey, Nick Werth. For Tenor Drums. Solo & Ensemble Collection. Top Tenor Solos (& Ensembles) ranging from sick & twisted to insane. Advanced. Book, 76 pages. Published by Tapspace Publications

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Stick Control is an advanced book, consisting of a progressive, highly concentrated collection of rhythms, arranged in callisthenic form, which, if practiced regularly and intelligently, will enable one to acquire control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution and muscular co-ordination to a degree far in excess of his or her present ability.
In 14 Modern Contest Solos for Snare Drum, all 26 of the Standard American Drum Rudiments, their variations and a number of compound rudiments are used here to establish the countless possibilities which present themselves within the bounds of the drumming rudiments. The interesting library contains titles such as: Stomping Through the Bar Line * Gingersnap * Ruffing Up a Storm * No Left Flam 6/8.
Portraits in Rhythm: 50 Studies for Snare Drum is one of the classic snare drum books in print today! This publication presents the reader with challenging and stimulating material for the intermediate and advanced percussion student. Contains 50 musical solos and brief performance notes.