Alfred's Kid's Drum Course 1

Alfred's new Kid's Drum Course is a fun method that teaches you to play rhythms and songs on a variety of drums and sound sources, including many simple, inexpensive objects found around your home. With an accompanying CD that always lets you hear how the music should sound, each lesson on every colourful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand. You'll learn from three irresistible drum experts - a clever, classical dog, one cool cat, and a friendly alligator. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help you learn by making music fun!

Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. Plus, you can play along with the great-sounding accompaniments on the enclosed CD and feel like you're performing with a real band! Now get ready to take your first, best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

This fun, colourful and easy-to-use method is beautifully illustrated and has been written by Dave Black and Steve Houghton. Book 1 is for beginner to elementary level.

CONTENIDO:

Preface
Acknowledgments
Selecting your sound source
Sticks, Mallets and Beaters
Beats
Getting Acquainted with music notation
My first rhythm
Introducing the quarter rest
Introducing two sound sources
Single beats, then improvise
Introducing the quarter-note slash
Introducing the half note
Introducing the half rest
Introducing the whole note
Introducing the eight note
Introducing repeat dots
Introducing 2/4 time
The double stroke
Three Rhythms in one song
Introducing coordination
Introducing dotted notes
A brief history of Dixieland
Introducing the accent
Introducing singles and doubles
Introducing the Sixteenth note
Introducing 6/8 time
Introducing two new rhythms
Introducing jazz
Introducing syncopation
Certificate of promotion