Detail 01
Drums and mallet percussion combined
One book covers both rhythm reading on snare and pitched reading on bells. You practice two skill sets from the same page.
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KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 3 Drums/Mallet Percussion
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 3 of the Standard of Excellence percussion method, covering both drums and mallet percussion. For students continuing into a third level.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Third-level band percussionists already through Books 1 and 2
- Students splitting time between snare, bass drum, and bells
- School programs where percussionists learn pitched and unpitched together
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players wanting groove, fills, or chart reading
- Beginners with no prior percussion method experience
- Students only playing mallets who want a dedicated keyboard method
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
Book 3
Third level in the sequence. Assumes rudiments, note reading, and mallet key signatures from Books 1 and 2.
Detail 03
Band method format
Lines up with the wind books in the series so percussionists play the same exercises as the rest of the band.
Detail 04
Concert percussion focus
Written for the band section — snare, bass drum, accessories, and keyboard percussion. Not a drum kit method.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm Book 3 is the assigned level before ordering
- 02You need access to both a snare and a mallet instrument to cover the book
- 03Sticks, mallets, practice pad, and instruments are separate purchases
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this cover drum set?
No. It is a concert percussion method for band — snare, bass drum, accessories, and mallet keyboard. Drum set playing needs a separate method.
02Do I need bells to use this book?
Yes, for the mallet portion. About half the material is pitched keyboard percussion, which requires bells or another mallet instrument.
03Do I need Books 1 and 2 first?
Yes. Book 3 continues the sequence and builds on rudiments, reading, and mallet keys covered in the earlier books.
04Is this the same as the wind instrument books?
The exercises align so the band plays together, but the percussion part is written for snare and mallets. Buy the percussion edition.
