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How To Read Drum Music
A quick, easy approach to reading drum music. Maybe you’re a brand new drummer, or maybe you’ve been playing for years; in either case, you want to learn to read drum music. Whether you’re a novice performer or a professional musician, Stu and Jimmy’s easy explanations and clear examples make “How To Read Drum Music” as easy as A-B-C.
Each of the aspects of drum music are presented simply, clearly, as is the related musical notation. “How To Read Drum Music’s” website provides free video instruction for each example in the book. If you’re willing to spend a half hour to an hour a day, within a couple weeks Jimmy and Stu will have you reading drum music.
Each of the aspects of drum music are presented simply, clearly, as is the related musical notation. “How To Read Drum Music’s” website provides free video instruction for each example in the book. If you’re willing to spend a half hour to an hour a day, within a couple weeks Jimmy and Stu will have you reading drum music.
61 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2017
About the author
Stu Segal
20 booksStu Segal lives just outside New York City. He writes, juggles, listens to rock 'n roll, rides motorcycles, and plays drums. He is a voracious consumer of film and literature.
You can find him annually at the World Science Fiction Convention, the Westminster Kennel Club Show, rock concerts, motorcycle events, on the internet, and sometimes in the French Quarter. Wherever he is, you can find him every morning in the gym.
Stu's early years were spent in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He went into banking as a coin wrapping clerk, and concluded a banking career 24 years later as vice president of a global bank, and on the Board of Directors of the New York Cash Exchange. He subsequently opened motorcycle dealerships for Harley-Davidsons, Triumphs, Hondas, Buells, Victorys and more.
In 2011 Stu began writing non-fiction, always focusing on subjects close to his heart, subjects he hopes will help others.
You can find him annually at the World Science Fiction Convention, the Westminster Kennel Club Show, rock concerts, motorcycle events, on the internet, and sometimes in the French Quarter. Wherever he is, you can find him every morning in the gym.
Stu's early years were spent in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He went into banking as a coin wrapping clerk, and concluded a banking career 24 years later as vice president of a global bank, and on the Board of Directors of the New York Cash Exchange. He subsequently opened motorcycle dealerships for Harley-Davidsons, Triumphs, Hondas, Buells, Victorys and more.
In 2011 Stu began writing non-fiction, always focusing on subjects close to his heart, subjects he hopes will help others.
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June 15, 2020
Excellent Book to EASILY Learn How to Read Drum Music!!
This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn how to read and play drum music! I am a beginner drummer, and had no knowledge of written music whatsoever...this book presented step-by-step and easy to follow lessons/examples of notes and timing/counting, etc. This book proves that anyone can learn to read drum music! Also, Stu Segal has been extremely accessible via email to answer any questions that I have had. Stu Segal seems to really care about helping and educating drum playing!! Thank you!
This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn how to read and play drum music! I am a beginner drummer, and had no knowledge of written music whatsoever...this book presented step-by-step and easy to follow lessons/examples of notes and timing/counting, etc. This book proves that anyone can learn to read drum music! Also, Stu Segal has been extremely accessible via email to answer any questions that I have had. Stu Segal seems to really care about helping and educating drum playing!! Thank you!
April 14, 2024
This is a good book for solidifying your knowledge of basic rhythms and how to recognise and count them. Pretty straightforward in nature but that's the point!! I read a few 1 star reviews saying it's a waste of time you can find the info for free?? Isn't that the case with everything?! I think the real value in this book is the order in which it progresses by slowly building upon the concepts already discussed.
December 22, 2024
Best straight to the point on how to read drum music ever!!
This is an excellent book on how to read drum music.
I have been teaching for years and like the idea of being able to give extra reading and background to my beginner students to make it easy for them to follow along and understand what's going on with reading and counting.
It is now required reading for everyone in or drum program.
Thank you Stu!
This is an excellent book on how to read drum music.
I have been teaching for years and like the idea of being able to give extra reading and background to my beginner students to make it easy for them to follow along and understand what's going on with reading and counting.
It is now required reading for everyone in or drum program.
Thank you Stu!
April 23, 2019
Don't waste money
Very basic. Actually nobody could read a drum chart only with this basis. What is in this book can be found anywhere on the net for free.
Very basic. Actually nobody could read a drum chart only with this basis. What is in this book can be found anywhere on the net for free.
June 14, 2025
excellent book!
Incredibly informative for the newby/want to be drummer. A lot of fun to read and learn at the same time. Highly recommended👍
Incredibly informative for the newby/want to be drummer. A lot of fun to read and learn at the same time. Highly recommended👍
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