Suitable for both individual and group instruction, the book contains carefully programmed material from absolute beginner to intermediate level. The skills that are covered, including scales, arpeggios, intervals and sight reading, will enable the student to play these styles: Orchestral, Pop, Rock, Latin and Swing. Throughout the book there are helpful tips and illustrations, which give more basic instruction and information.

Tuned percussion and timpani solos are included as well as tuned ...