Modern Drummer Presents FUNdamentals(TM) of Drumming for Kids Paperback – July 1, 2014

Our daughters music teacher suggested we purchase this book for our six year old daughter to practice her drums at home. She has been playing the drums for 16 months already before we started using this book so we started half way through the book. This book is great for those with no knowledge of music at all and through the beginner to early intermediate stages. She is doing well with it.

This book is made to pair with a dvd or youtube playlist. Unfortunately, there was no dvd, and the modern dummer youtube page does not have the videos for this book anymore.The book has good content, but since it's missing the video portions, it is disappointing.

This is a terrific book for teaching a child drumming. It has all the essentials, and incorporates many teaching tools to keep the child interested and avoid boredom. The book also includes a DVD which is educational, and quite entertaining. It's a great value, the book and DVD package. If I had to recommend one book to use to teach a young child to read and play, this is the book!

This book is absolutely a must buy for parents of prospective drum musicians in elementary school. It is thorough with the background of musical beats for percussion (drums) and easy to read for any intructor or parent wanting to guide their young musicians. When finished with this dynamic book, I predict the student will be able to play (jam) to songs and obtain much enjoyment with the connection. I am an elementary school teacher who has drummed since age 12. Now in my 55+ age range, I continue to seek improvement. I sure wish this book was out when I was young. Buy it, you'll like it! And, it comes with a DVD! Great buy for your money. Sept. 2014

Fantastic! 7-year old grandson has a drum set now and was very excited to look at the book as well as - probably more often - watch the dvd. And his non-drummer Dad/Mom/Grandparents can serve as "coaches" by using the lessons in the book [even though we're not drummers]. It's laid out really well for facilitating skills that will build on each other in time... I hunted all over looking for something like this and it looks like I found the right thing. Will report back if it fizzles, but my money's on this resource.

Christmas present. Not sure how it will work for him.

I ordered this book after attending a drum clinic by Rich Redmond. I can assure you this book is not just for kids. I am a 49 year old who started drumming about a year ago and found a lot of valuable information in the book as well as the DVD. Lots of great lessons and drills that will help drummers of any age. I would highly recommend this book to anyone thinking about playing drum for the first time or even a seasoned drummer looking for a refresher. Thanks Rich!

My son has been reviewing the book to learn toplay the drums and he loves it

Decent

good fun using this manual and cd not over priced and prompt delivery

Very thorough program I purchased this for some students at my school that are getting special time on the drums for good behaviour. It is very thorough and goes through all the necessary information regarding drumming but at the end it does teach some very interesting and gradual patterns.

Thank you

Ten year old grandson can easily follow the musical notes when drumming.