Detail 01
14 song-based drum beats
The lessons include beats drawn from songs such as “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Hold the Line,” and “Smells like Teen Spirit.”
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Hal LeonardFirst 15 Lessons Drums - A Beginner's Guide, Featuring Step-By-Step Lessons with Audio, Video, and Popular Songs! Book/Media Online
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First 15 Lessons Drums provides a structured starting point for an absolute beginner, moving through fundamentals in a step-by-step order. Audio tracks, video lessons, exercises, concepts, song excerpts, and a free online metronome support the lessons. The book covers counting and rhythm, music reading, beginning grooves, fills, chart reading, rudiments, shuffles, time signatures, and the Moeller Method. It can serve as a self-guided course or as material alongside an instructor.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A first drum-learning routine that combines reading, rhythm work, grooves, fills, and guided media.
- Students working independently or bringing a structured lesson sequence to an instructor.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers seeking material aimed beyond the absolute-beginner level.
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
Audio tracks and video lessons
The step-by-step curriculum is supported by both listening and video material.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this book without a teacher?
Yes. It is designed for self-teaching and can also be used with an instructor.
02Does it cover music reading?
Yes. Music reading and chart reading are both included, alongside rhythm, grooves, fills, and rudiments.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- A Beginner's Guide, Featuring Step-By-Step Lessons with Audio, Video, and Popular Songs! Book/Media Online
