Suitable for both individual and group instruction, the book contains carefully programmed material from absolute beginner to intermediate level.  The skills that are covered, including drum rudiments and sight-reading, will enable the student to play in all these styles: Orchestral, Pop, Rock, Latin and Swing.  Throughout the book there are helpful tips and illustrations.  Each of the 12 units in the book:

• Presents new material clearly step-by-step
• Introduces new drum basics, gradually increasing the student's knowledge of specific drumming techniques
• Contains short, easy-to-understand exercises, enabling students to develop new skills and styles of playing
• Contains progressive reading exercises to improve sight reading

Learn As You Play Drums is based on current best-practice in teaching and embodies the principles of the UK's seminal teaching scheme A Common Approach.  It provides the best available introduction and preperation for percussion graded examinations such as those set by the Guildhall School of Music.