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Intermediate level
Starts above square one. Assumes you already count basic note values and read a staff.
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Hal LeonardRubank Intermediate Method Drums
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A print drum method at the intermediate stage. For a player who already reads basic rhythms and wants structured études rather than song charts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students continuing after a first-year beginner drum book
- Private lesson use where a teacher assigns weekly pages
- Snare and rudimental reading practice on a pad
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who have never read notation
- Drummers wanting groove, fill, or kit-independence work
- Anyone who learns by ear or from video
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
Method book, not a songbook
Graded exercises and studies that build in order, meant to be worked front to back.
Detail 03
Rubank series
Standard school-band curriculum material, so it lines up with what band directors typically assign.
Detail 04
Drums part
Percussion notation, written for reading practice rather than kit patterns or charts.
Detail 05
$7.99
Cheap enough to buy alongside a second book without much thought.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You supply the pad or kit, sticks, and a music stand
- 02Written notation only — you need to read to use it
- 03Progress is faster with a teacher assigning and checking pages
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a complete beginner?
No. It's the intermediate book in the series and assumes you already read rhythms and have some playing time behind you.
02Do I need a drum set to use it?
A practice pad and sticks cover most of it. The material is reading and technique work, not kit grooves.
03Is this used in school band programs?
Rubank methods are long-standing school band material, so it's common to see them assigned in lesson and band settings.
04Will this teach me fills and beats?
Not its focus. It's a graded reading and technique method. Look at a groove-based drum set book for fills and patterns.
