Detail 01
Book 1
Presents an introductory level of the Hal Leonard Drumset Method.

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Book 1 of the Hal Leonard Drumset Method is a beginner guide that starts with the practical foundation of playing: drum setup, tuning and maintenance, basic reading, grips, strokes, coordination, and core techniques. It then extends into basic beats across many styles, note values, triplets, and fills. Hours of online audio provide demonstrations and play-along material, while Gregg Bissonette’s video lessons add a visual teaching component. It is arranged as a broad first-course resource for learning drumset.

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Detail 01
Presents an introductory level of the Hal Leonard Drumset Method.
Detail 02
Adds demonstrations, play-along tracks, and lessons by Gregg Bissonette to the printed method.
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It covers setup, tuning and maintenance, reading, grips, strokes, coordination, basic techniques, beats, note values, triplets, and fills.
Yes. It includes video lessons by Gregg Bissonette, along with audio demonstration and play-along tracks.
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