Detail 01
Book 2, not Book 1
Assumes you already have the fundamentals from the first volume. Starting here means gaps in the basics.
Product detailSKU #1288217329712
AlfredAlfred's Drum Method Book 2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The second book in Alfred's drum method series. For students who finished Book 1 and are ready for harder reading and rudiment work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students continuing after finishing Alfred's Drum Method Book 1
- Snare players building sight-reading past basic note values
- Teachers who already use this series with lesson students
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners — start with Book 1 instead
- Drummers wanting groove, fills and kit playing
- Players who don't read music and don't want to learn
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Method book, not a songbook
Graded exercises that build in order. Skipping around undercuts the point.
Detail 03
Snare-focused method line
Reading and hand technique on a single surface. That skill transfers to kit later, but this isn't kit training.
Detail 04
$10.99
Cheap enough to buy alongside Book 1 and work straight through without a second trip.
Detail 05
Print format
Lies flat on a stand for practice. No app, no login, nothing to expire.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you've worked through Book 1 — this picks up where that ends
- 02Book only; you supply sticks, pad or snare, and a stand
- 03Works far better with a teacher or metronome than alone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need Book 1 first?
Yes. Book 2 continues directly from it and assumes those fundamentals. Buying this alone leaves you starting mid-sequence.
02Is this for drum set or snare?
It's a snare-based reading and technique method. It builds the reading and hand control that kit playing draws on.
03Can I use a practice pad?
Yes. A pad and a pair of sticks is enough for most of the material and keeps the volume down.
04Is this good for self-teaching?
Workable if you read music and use a metronome, but technique errors go uncorrected without a teacher watching your hands.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
