Book excerpt: Slammin' Simon teaches aspiring rockstars all the rudiments, grooves and fills they need to get drumming in no time, and this 2-in-1 book combo is the perfect place for any young drummer to start. It's flippin' fun! The first section of the bundle is Simon's 20 Essential Drum Rudiments guide. Within these pages, Simon and his pet turtle sidekick, Rudi, introduce their favorite Roll, Diddle, Flam and Drag rudiments. These hand patterns (or "stickings") provide drummers with a solid foundation for their future percussion study and development. The second section is Slammin' Simon's bestselling Guide to Mastering Your First Rock & Roll Drum Beats. Here, Simon and Rudi introduce the basic quarter-note and eighth-note drumset beats needed to start performing in the Rock music style. Everything for a young player to get started - all in one handy book!