Detail 01
"Primer"
It starts at the beginning and assumes little. Expect foundations, not advanced coordination or independence work.
Product detailSKU #1273887984586
AlfredFunky Primer for Rock Drum
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An entry-level Alfred drum book aimed at rock and funk beat playing. A starting point for new drummers rather than a reading course.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New drummers learning their first rock and funk beats
- Self-taught players who want a structured starting order
- Cheap first book to pair with a starter kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Intermediate drummers past basic beats and fills
- Players focused on reading and syncopation drills
- Anyone without a kit or pad to work on
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
Funk and rock focus
Material centers on backbeat-driven groove playing, so it transfers straight to band situations in those styles.
Detail 03
$11.09
About the cost of a stick pair. Low enough that outgrowing it in a few months isn't a loss.
Detail 04
Entry level
Paced for a first year of playing. Drummers already comfortable with beats and fills will move through it fast.
Detail 05
Print book, no gear
Supplies the material only. You need a kit or pad, sticks, and ideally a metronome already.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No sticks, pad, kit, or metronome included — book only
- 02Grooves need a click early or bad timing habits set in
- 03Most players outgrow a primer and need a follow-up book
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good as a first drum book?
Yes. It's built as a starting point for rock and funk beat playing, so it suits someone in their first months behind a kit.
02Do I need a full kit?
A kit helps, since the material is groove-based and uses multiple voices. A pad covers the hand work but not the coordination.
03How long before I outgrow it?
It's a primer, so most drummers move past it within a year and step up to groove vocabulary or reading material next.
04Is this the same as a syncopation book?
No. This builds beginner rock and funk beats. Syncopation books drill rhythmic reading, which is a different skill you'd add later.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
