As you might already know, the 360drums package can be ordered via the webshop (see button above), but you can also order it from one of my favorite sites: percussionbooks.com. This site offers a huge assortment of the best and most beautiful drum books. Click here to take a look at that site!
the books in 30 seconds?
Hey, I just made a video to tell about the books, the audio & the videos… (only in Dutch) Interested? Watch it below or go to YouTube and please subscribe to the channel!
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While studying the exercises in book 1 (beats) & book 2 (fills) you can struggle with the notes. Besides learning to play the drums itself, improving your reading skills can be a different cup of tea.
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newsletter no. 1 is out
Once every year I would like to give you an update, as in a summary of the last year, especially for all drum teachers that are using the books, the audio or the app. Therefor, one year after launching the books it is time for the once-a-year-update-newsletter.
When it didn’t fall in your mailbox, you can have a look here.
update for 360DRUMSbook app (iOS/Android)
Recently, the free 360DRUMSbook app has been updated and its new feature is one every drummer dreams of. Probably you are quite familiar with your metronome, now in this new version, the 360DRUMSbook app has a special metronome that brings you the drumless band tracks for studying at slow speed (40-65bpm). Furthermore, you can use the 12 special metronomes that allow you to study in even and triplet feel with the click on:
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the 360DRUMSbook podcasts
Weekly, on every Sunday, a new podcast episode (vodcast) will be launched to inspire you with exercises taken from the books. Every week a beat & fill are used to ‘jam’, true audio without all the fancy editing and EQ-ing. Want to subscribe? Go to your favorite podcast-app and search for 360DRUMSbook.
If you like, you can use the following direct-links:
Or visit the overview-page for the podcasts on this website by clicking here.
how the books can fit your student (video)
It is hard to explain all details in just a few words. Unfortunately, it appeared impossible for me. Therefor, I made 11 short inspirational movie clips to explain how the books can be used for:
- the first lesson of a new student in your drum school
- a beginner level student
- an intermediate level student
- an advanced level student
I hope this gives you some insight and a better feel and touch with these books before you decide to purchase them.
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what is the scope of the book?
You may wonder what’s in the books. The list below gives you an overview of all the chapters (topics) that are handled extensively. You can see it starts with the basics of rock drumming, but the student soon develops a wide set of tools to become a skilled pop drummer.
new app available in iOS App Store
new app available in Google Play Store
At this moment the new 360drums app is available in the Google Play Store and you can download it for free. Within some days it will find its place in the iTunes App Store too. The app will grow during the coming months. More and more features will be added as soon as possible.
When you have suggestions of new features, let us know.