The lowdown:

Title: 30 Day Drum Workout - An Exercise Plan for Drummers
Author: Pete Sweeney
Publisher: Alfred
Heft factor: 63 pages of pure brilliance
Show me the money: $8.95

I can't say how much I love this book. The exercises are appropriate for an intermediate to advanced drummer who is looking to improve her chops on a number of levels.

This book contains two complete 30 day drum workout courses designed to improve hand control, speed and independence. The exercises work hands and feet, and I guarantee you will be a better drummer if you throw some effort at this book.

What I like best about this book are the bite-sized tidbits of drumming deliciousness. No day is overwhelming from a content point of view, but each day provides plenty of meat for the developing drummer and hits on several levels.

Check out Day 27 of the first workout - a single stroke roll between hands and feet. Got that? OK, do the same thing with quarter notes on the hi-hat with your left foot. Got that? OK, speed it up. Then try Day 10 of the second workout for some very cool flam exercises.

This book is brilliant. Go get it now.

30-day Drum Workout For drumset. Published by Alfred Publishing. (19397) See more info...