Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer
- George Lawrence Stone

Modern Drummer's #1 drumming book of all-time. The ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination, with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand.

Master Studies
- Joe Morello

When Joe Morello was studying with George Lawrence Stone, he would create his own variations of the Stick Control patterns. Not a "how-to" book, but rather a workbook of material to use in developing the hands for accenting and controlling the different pressures used in single strokes, double strokes, and closed rolls.

Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments
- Ted MacKenzie

A systematic course for the beginner, there are 83 lessons of exercises and rudiments, 21 reading exercises, 10 exercises employing rudiments, and advanced rhythmic studies. Another of my go-to books for beginners learning to read and play the standard drum rudiments.

Modern Reading Text in 4/4
- Louis Bellson

This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.

Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer
- Ted Reed

Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books, 'Syncopation' is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. The standard tool for teaching beginning drummers syncopation and strengthening reading skills.

Time Functioning Patterns
- Gary Chaffee

One of the best and most comprehensive drum methods available. Almost all of my students go through this book when developing basic drum set coordination.

Rhythm & Meter Patterns
- Gary Chaffee

Rhythm and Meter Patterns introduces the student to a wide range of rhythmic and metric possibilities, including odd rhythms, mixed meters, polyrhythms, and metric modulation.

Technique Patterns
- Gary Chaffee

In Technique Patterns is designed to increase technical facility in the hands and feet. Included are exercises on finger control, endurance, multiple-note playing, hand-foot combinations, and more.

The New Breed
- Gary Chester

These systems are not designed to be played strictly as exercises, but used as tools to develop new musical ideas that can be applied to any and all musical styles. By working with this book, you'll improve your reading, concentration, coordination, right and left-hand lead, and tempo. Build the independence and coordination to play anything you may encounter.

Future Sounds
- David Garibaldi

Future Sounds helps drummers develop sophisticated coordination as well as dynamic control and groove awareness. Whether you play rock, heavy metal, jazz or funk, you'll learn to incorporate contemporary linear styles and musical concepts into your playing and develop your own unique drumset vocabulary.

Evans RealFeel Single-Sided Drum Practice Pad

Features a slightly textured natural gum rubber for realistic stick rebound that provides the best practice substitute to an acoustic drum.

Evans RealFeel Double-Sided Drum Practice Pad

The two-sided design of the practice drum pad gives you options for the type of practice you are doing. One side features a slightly textured natural gum rubber for realistic stick rebound. The other side features a harder, firmer recycled rubber with less rebound for a real practice workout.

Evans RealFeel Folding Bass Pedal Practice Pad

Bass pedal practice pad with gum rubber surface for a realistic rebound. Impact pad is wide enough to accommodate a double-pedal.

Evans Genera Dry Drum Head, 14"

A couple of years ago I switched to Evans drumheads after using Remo heads for decades. This is by far my favorite snare batter head ever! The Dry version features small vent holes around the edge that eliminate stray harmonics and tighten the sound. An awesome snare head for live and studio!

Evans EC2S Clear Tom Drumheads

EC2S Clear heads use two plies of 7mil film for optimized tone, length of sustain, and ease of tuning. The best sounding, easiest-to-tune tom batter heads I've ever used!