Starting with the very first beats on the snare drum and other percussion instruments, the student is led in an interesting step-by-step manner leading to opportunities to join small and large group bands, orchestras, and marching bands. While primarily designed for class use, this method is highly practical for individual instruction. Beginner studies for the Snare Drum features twenty exercises progressively graded in 4/4 measure introducing Single Strokes, Flams, Roll, Five-Stroke Roll and Three-Stroke Roll, Together with various combinations of flams and single strokes.