Detail 01
Two CDs included
Typically a full mix with drums and a second pass without, so you take the drum chair yourself.
Product detailSKU #1294516230613
AlfredJourney - Ultimate Drum Play-Along Book & 2 CDs
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The Korena take
Journey drum play-along with book and two CDs. For drummers who read charts and want band tracks to sit into.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drilling full song forms instead of isolated grooves and fills
- Learning Steve Smith parts with a written chart to follow
- Practicing arrangement cues — intros, breaks, endings — with real audio
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who cannot yet read a basic drum chart
- Players wanting technique or rudiment instruction
- Anyone practicing only on a pad without a full kit
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
Drum notation book
Parts are written on a drum staff, so you need to know which line and space maps to which drum.
Detail 03
Play-along at recorded tempo
No click or tempo control, so you match the band's feel rather than a metronome grid.
Detail 04
$19.99 price
Costs more than the guitar edition in this series, which is normal for drum transcription books.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01CDs need a disc drive; rip them if you practice from a phone or tablet
- 02You need a full kit — these parts use toms, ride and crash
- 03No headphone mixer or click included; loud playback over an acoustic kit is a problem
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the drum parts transcribed exactly?
They follow the recorded parts as written charts. Expect the main grooves, fills and song form rather than every ghost note and ornament.
02Do I need to read drum notation?
Yes. The book uses a drum staff. If you play entirely by ear, the CDs help but you will miss most of the book's value.
03Can I use this on an electronic kit?
Yes, and it solves the volume problem. You need enough pads to cover snare, kick, hi-hat, at least two toms, ride and crash.
04Is there a click track?
No. You play to the recorded band, which trains you to lock with real musicians rather than to a metronome.
Reference
Full specifications
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