The Complete Idiot's Guide to
Playing Drums
First Edition

The first edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums, originally published in the year 2000, has (as of January 2004) been replaced by the updated second edition. Learn more about the second edition here, or click here to purchase a copy of the new edition.

What's New in the Second Edition?

The new edition of this book updates the core information from the best-selling first edition, and includes the following new features:

• Audio CD with all the exercises and solos from the book, as well as two play-along songs (recorded both with and without drums)
• Coverage of all 40 NARD rudiments
• A new chapter on Latin rhythms
• A new interview with jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington

For Readers of the First Edition...

Browse corrections and clarifications to the text
Listen to and download exercises and solos

How to Buy the New Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums, 2nd Edition, is available at bookstores everywhere, or you can order the book online by clicking either of these buttons.