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Alfred Music Progressive Steps to Syncopation - Drummer Book

Name: Alfred Music Progressive Steps to Syncopation - Drummer Book
Brand: Alfred Music

00-17308

Scores, Songbooks & Lyrics

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Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, published by Alfred Music, is a proven resource that earned the #2 spot on Modern Drummer's 1993 list of 25 Greatest Drum Books. Designed specifically to teach syncopation, the book guides beginners through accented eighths, dotted eighths, sixteenth notes and triplet figures, building solid reading skills and rhythmic confidence. Each exercise is crafted to be practical for classroom use and personal practice, allowing students to master complex rhythms before moving to extended solo material. Teachers appreciate the flexible layout, which makes it easy to create custom examples that match any lesson plan. By working through the progressive steps, drummers develop a deeper sense of timing, improve hand-foot coordination, and gain the ability to play modern grooves with precision. Whether used in private lessons, school bands, or self-study, this book remains a go-to reference for anyone looking to strengthen their rhythmic foundation. It is an essential addition to any drummer's library.

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Focused on syncopation, the book presents graded exercises that start with simple accented eighths and advance to dotted rhythms, helping beginners build confidence step by step.

Includes a variety of rhythmic values-eighth-note triplets, sixteenth notes, and dotted eighths-providing the tools needed for extended solo development and modern groove mastery.

Designed for teachers, the layout allows easy extraction of patterns to create custom examples, making lesson planning faster and more adaptable to student needs.

Recognized by Modern Drummer as the second-greatest drum book of 1993, it carries credibility that reassures students and instructors of its instructional quality.

Compact, paper-based format makes it ideal for classroom use, practice rooms, or on-the-go study, ensuring drummers can work on syncopation anywhere.

Product Specifications

Brand: Alfred Music
Model: 00-17308
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0882847953
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Scores, Songbooks & Lyrics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 1997
Listed Since: 30 December 2006

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