Detail 01
Two CDs included
Audio demonstrates the written exercises, so you can check your interpretation instead of guessing at the notation.
Product detailSKU #1288217329012
AlfredThe Drummer's Complete Vocabulary As Taught by Alan Dawson Book & 2 CDs
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Drum method book with two audio CDs covering the vocabulary Alan Dawson taught. For drummers who already read notation and want structured practice material.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers building coordination and phrasing through daily structured practice
- Students who want to hear an exercise before playing it
- Teachers looking for a sequenced vocabulary curriculum for lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who cannot read drum notation yet
- Players wanting song transcriptions or play-along backing tracks
- Anyone with no way to play CDs
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
Print book, not video
You work off the page at the kit. A stand within sightline of the drums makes practice far easier.
Detail 03
CD format audio
Most current laptops have no optical drive. Plan to rip the discs or use an external USB drive.
Detail 04
Vocabulary-based method
Material is organized as patterns and exercises to internalize, not as songs to learn front to back.
Detail 05
$25.99
Roughly one lesson's cost for material that supplies months of practice content.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No drums, sticks, practice pad, or metronome included — you supply the kit
- 02CD playback needs a disc drive; ripping to your phone is worth doing first
- 03Reading drum notation is assumed from page one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music for this?
Yes. The exercises are written in standard drum notation and the book assumes you can read them at the kit.
02Is this for beginners?
Not for first-time drummers. It suits players with basic technique and reading already in place who want structured vocabulary work.
03What are the CDs for?
They provide audio of the material so you can hear how an exercise should sound before working it out yourself.
04Does it come with a downloadable version?
It ships as a printed book with two physical CDs. Rip the discs yourself if you want the audio on a phone.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
