Detail 01
Book plus DVD
You see the hands and feet moving, not just notation. Timing and stick motion are hard to get from a page.
Product detailSKU #1288217329441
AlfredUltimate Beginner Series Drums Complete Book & DVD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book-and-DVD drum primer from Alfred's Ultimate Beginner Series. For someone with a kit and no teacher who wants a structured first path.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A new drummer working alone at home
- Filling gaps between weekly lessons with a teacher
- Adults returning to drums after years away
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers already reading charts and playing songs
- Anyone wanting genre-deep study — this is foundational
- Players who need feedback on technique and posture
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
Ultimate Beginner Series
Alfred's absolute-beginner line. Starts at grip, counting, and basic backbeats rather than assuming any kit time.
Detail 03
DVD disc format
Needs a DVD drive or player. Many laptops no longer have one — check before you order.
Detail 04
Complete edition
Combines the series' beginner steps into one volume instead of separate stage-one and stage-two books.
Detail 05
$29.95
Roughly one lesson's cost for a full starting curriculum, though it cannot correct what you are doing wrong.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No drums, sticks, or practice pad included
- 02DVD playback required — verify you have a drive or player
- 03Written in standard drum notation; expect to learn to read as you go
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a full drum set?
A kit gets the most from it, but early material on grip, counting, and rudiments works on a practice pad.
02Is the DVD region locked?
Region coding varies by edition. Check before ordering if you are outside the US.
03Can I use this with no teacher?
Yes, that is its purpose. The DVD shows what the book describes, though no book catches bad technique habits.
04Does it teach reading music?
It introduces drum notation as part of the lessons, starting from note values and counting.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
