Alfred Music Jost Nickel Beginner Book

Anyone who wants a practical introduction to drums is well advised with Jost Nickel Beginner Book. Here, Jost Nickel, live and studio musician as well as lecturer at the Popakademie Mannheim, teaches everything necessary for a quick start. In addition to tips on set construction, the edition contains easy-to-understand explanations of the necessary techniques, so that budding drummers will be able to shine with complete grooves in no time at all. Along the way, students playfully acquire

• The right notes
• Fills in different note values
• Duets
• Various important playing techniques such as ghost notes, cross sticks and rim shots
• Coordination and precise timing
• Standard patterns
• Understanding of musical structures

This is done at a slowly increasing level of difficulty that guarantees continuous progression and improvement. Tips for effective practice and several playlists with song examples for many different playing techniques are also provided for a sustainable learning process. The book is rounded off with online audio tracks with all sheet music examples for download.