Drum Book Testimonals:
"Step by Step Rudiments by Vance Nurkala, is a great drum book for
beginners through advanced players. For the beginner it is a great tool
to learn the traditions and notation of rudimental (fundamental) drumming.
For any drummer, the book will expand their vocabulary of drum techniques,
rolls, fills, and solos on the drumset.
The layout of Vance’s book is intelligent, logical and easy to read. Showing
technique in a book is always challenging. Vance’s book is full of pictures and
graphics that really help explain the mechanics of stick motion. Drum teachers
and band directors can quickly add this book to their current curriculum.
A drummer can go through this book on his/her own, and get a great workout
for years to come. One page could easily give a student a week of material.
It is a comprehensive resource, and sure to become a solid addition to any
drummers educational library.”
Ed Hartman
Percussion Instructor/Author
YAMAHA Performing Artist
“This rudimental drumming book is the best on the market!
It is the only book of its kind that has illustrations of all the aspects of
rudimental drumming and reading music. It is easy to follow and is
great for either beginner or advanced drummers. This would be a great
teachers aid in school systems and for any instruction staff.”
Wayne Oien
Drumline Instructor
DCA Rudimental Snare Drumming individual competitor.
“This drum rudiment book has the best layout that I’ve seen and it’s
very well thought out. Good work!”
Gregg Keplinger
Master Drummer
Drum Builder: Keplinger Drums & Percussion, Ayotte
Drum Tech (Matt Cameron; Pearl Jam)
“I have found that your rudiment method is the perfect vehicle for use with
individual students as well as with small groups of percussionists. Whether
the students are beginners or advanced, the concise way that you have layed
out each rudiment makes very good sense for the teacher and the student.
From the top of each page with your pictures of hand and stick positioning
right on down to the various explanations, notation and playing examples,
this anthology is perfect for presenting the importance of learning the correct
way to play and use drum rudiments.
I applaud you for this great achievement and will encourage all those I come
in contact with to be sure to purchase their copies and get busy teaching the
basics of snare drumming-rudiments!
My only regret is that after 37 years of teaching winds and percussion, you
beat me to the punch with this wonderful publication.”
Gerry Anderson
Director of Bands, Retired
Negaunee Public Schools
Negaunee, Michigan
Call Vance: 206-972-3786 or e-mail: rockdrumv@earthlink.net
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