BeginninG & Intermediate Snare Drum Method Books
Hudson Music—the premier name in drum educatioN
Hudson Music has released digital editions of my Beginning and Intermediate Snare Drum Method books.
“A fresh and useful snare drum method for the contemporary student and teacher.”
— Hudson Music
BEGINNING SNARE DRUM METHOD was developed over many years during my full-time teaching practice in Brooklyn, New York. Frustrated by the inconsistency of existing materials and the varied progress students were making, I set out to create a method that was both clear and progressive for students of all ability levels.
Topics in Book One include musical fundamentals, proper stick technique, rudiments, and 39 progressive reading lessons.
INTERMEDIATE SNARE DRUM METHOD continues the development of the concepts introduced in Book One. A primary focus is the Standard 26 American Drum Rudiments, integrated throughout 30 progressive lessons. The book concludes with six solos and a snare drum duet designed to apply the techniques and musical concepts developed throughout both books.
Together, the books provide a strong technical and musical foundation for advancing on snare drum, drum set, and related percussion instruments. For additional technical development, I highly recommend Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone, which serves as an excellent companion to these method books.
REVIEWS:
JEFF HAMILTON - Jeff Hamilton Trio, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson Trio, Woody Herman, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall
“Mike has a great deal of experience which is offered in his books. Having had the same drum teacher as kids, I know that the early education he received prepared him for this. Enjoy as you learn!”
IGNACIO BERROA - Ignacio Berroa Trio, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie
“Perfecting drumming skills including reading and rudiments are crucial for any drummer looking to strengthen their foundation. Mike’s books provide an easy and straightforward guide for any drummer wishing to level up their skills.”
ADAM NUSSBAUM - Lead Belly Project, Michael Brecker Band, New Light Quartet with Dave Liebman, NUTTREE Quartet with John Ambercrombie, John Scofield, Eliane Elias Trio
“Mike has put together a very clear and concise method to help develop one’s ability of the drum vocabulary. Well done.”
LARRY ABERMAN - Stevie Ray Vaughan, Wynton Marsalis, David Lee Roth, Joe Sample, Cirque Soleil-Zumanity.
“Mike Mechem’s series of snare drum method books is an invaluable resource for percussion educators and students alike. The progression of the studies is logical, musical, and highly effective for developing fundamental skills and musical growth. I plan to use them with my beginning and intermediate students.”
ROBERT SHIPLEY - Chaka Khan, O’Jays, Natalie Cole, Diana Ross, Ben Vereen, and Assistant Professor of Music & Director Of Jazz; Hope College
“Mike Mechem’s Snare Drum Method books are an outstanding resource for drummers of all levels. The fundamentals are presented with clarity and precision, from stick technique and reading to essential rudiments. Having read hundreds of drum books over 50 years of playing and teaching, I consider these exceptionally well organized and effective.”
Print Editions: (Amazon)
Book One (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3hKj97n
Book Two (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3KnEaku
