Beginner Drummer equipment

The list author says:
	"A book which I co-wrote with Paul Hose. Covers basics of drum kit playing for beginners, comes with audio example and play-along,  ideal to use with a teacher."

The list author says:
	"Vic Firth 5A sticks, for kids see Kid Sticks, for smaller see 7A and larger see 5B models."

The list author says:
	"Practice pad or similar. Important for quiet practice of basic strokes and techniques. I use the VF model"

The list author says:
	"VF brushes for light and jazz playing"

The list author says:
	"Stick bag, I use a few different VF models. Keeping sticks and brushes handy is important."

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	"Kids ear defenders. Acoustic drums are VERY loud."

The list author says:
	"Adult ear defenders."

The list author says:
	"ADult ear plugs, for live and rehearsal playing."

The list author says:
	"Stick Control book, a classic for technique."

The list author says:
	"Syncopation, a classic for learning rhythmic reading and phrasing."

The list author says:
	"Modern Reading Text in 4/4, a classic for rhythmic reading practice."

The list author says:
	"Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer vol 1, a classic on co-ordinated independence from a jazz persepctive but a must for all styles."

The list author says:
	"Turn It Up and Lay It Down, play-along CD with music - drums. Many available, all are good."