Although ideal for teaching purposes, the fifty short pieces in this book are designed ultimately to be performed, enabling and encouraging the student to show off the snare drum as a solo instrument in its own right, rather than in its traditional accompanying role.  Above all, however, they are meant to be fun, providing the young drummer with a valuable source of material suitable for both the classroom and concert hall.

Section One Nos.1-5

• Crotchets in simple time
• (introducing forte & piano)

Section Two Nos.6-10

• Quavers in simple time
• (introducing mezzo-forte & mezzo piano

Section Three Nos.11-15

• Semi-quavers in simple time
• (introducing fortissimo, pianissimo & the dotted quaver)

Section Four Nos.16-20

• Compound time & the dotted crotchet
• (introducing the accent)

Section Five Nos.21-25

• Semi-quavers in compound time
• (introducing the crescendo & diminuendo)

Section Six Nos.26-30

• The roll in simple time
• (introducing minims, dotted minims & semi-breves)

Section Seven Nos.31-35

• The roll in compound time

Section Eight Nos.36-40

• Flams & drags

Section Nine Nos.41-50

• Ten solos using all previous material