Video 1: Syncopation Lesson One through Three, p4-9
Educational Resources: http://www.nkmdrums.com/reading
Video Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6FA7D728B8D1F1C7
This is an introduction to reading music for drummers. This video covers reading quarter notes, quarter note rests and half note rests as well as understanding measures and time signatures.
The book used in this video is "Progressive Steps To Syncopation For The Modern Drummer" by Ted Reed.
In case your local music store doesn't have it in stock, here is a link to the book on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Steps-Syncopation-Modern-Drummer/dp/0882847953
