A great beginning drum book that gives the student and professional a clear insight into the basics of drumming including focusing on wrist and finger action to help build control and flexibility. Covers all aspects of drumming including tuning the drums, rudiments, musicianship, how to hold the sticks etc… Many teachers work out of this book because it uses the snare drum as a focal point and is written so a good fundamental knowledge of the snare drum is gained and then goes into coordination for the drum set.