Learning to play the Drums is a great experience, but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you familiarise yourself with the instrument and then gets you playing - fast! Full-colour pictures, clear diagrams and really practical advice combine to make Start-Up Drums do exactly what it says on the cover. You'll start off on the right track and that makes everything else come more easily. Contents include: Parts of the Drum kit Setting up your kit Reading rhythms Using a metronome Technique Keeping time Beats in a variety of styles Playing drum fills / Percussions