I stumbled across this book last Friday, “Teach Yourself Drums” by: Seth Goldberg, at an underrated local music store. Fam this book is a great book for anyone need to learn to read music or how to read/count each of the 26 Rudiments. The book for from beginning to end he has applied every hand sticking (noted below) and also how to read (noted above) “ EACH and EVERY” pattern within. The back of the book has the 26 Rudiments supplied with every hand sticking (noted below) and how to read/count every rudiment (noted above) “EACH and EVERY ONE.” This is great book definitely overlooked in my opinion through my endeavor when I was searching for books to learn to read. I had to look for some other material over the last few days, so I took the book along to some of the other popular music store in the area to ask their opinions, 5 stores to be exact. Two of them are going to stock the book. One said, “ he know he drum teachers wouldn’t like it. His drum teacher walked in right after, we showed him the book and his response was.” Although there is NO substitute for a good teacher this book is definitely a great resource if you couldn’t afford lessons.” He said he might use it to help his student with counting and understanding the rudiments, if that causes a decline in students he’s coming after me. LOL. One of the stores no one knew how to read or all the 26 rudiments. I don’t think this has been mention on the site, if so, thank you – just wanted to express my view.
This book will aid in working with a metronome, Stick Control, The Reading Drummer, Master Studies which are books used by the “Greats.” The counting displayed for the Rudiments is the greatest, which can prep you in moving on to the 40 PAS rudiments. In my opinion this can help change your drumming for understanding, reading/listening to music and enjoying some of the great drum books/DVDs out there today. Peace and blessing to all.
