Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method - Book/CD. For drumset. Artist/Personality; Method/Instruction; Percussion - Drum Set Method or Collection. Alfred's Drumset Method. Instructional and Play Along. Beginner. Instructional book and examples/accompaniment CD. Drum notation, instructional text, instructional photos and illustrations. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.16926).ISBN 0739005545. With drum notation, instructional text, instructional photos and illustrations. Instructional and Play Along. 9x12 inches.This innovative method is a practical approach to playing the drumset. Students start their first lesson by playing an actual beat! The book is divided into two sections: "Rock" and "Jazz". In each section students learn the use of the hi-hat, ride cymbal, snare drum and bass drum in their respective styles. A play-along cassette or CD is available for corresponding drum charts.