The Packet by Frank Chapple is a collection of exercises, etudes, and instructions written to help students develop the skills necessary to be a complete percussionist. This book works across five central areas: Rhythm, Chops, Rudiments, Mallets (2- and 4-Mallet Technique), and Drum Set. The Rhythms section helps students understand basic rhythmic concepts like the quarter note, all the way up to doing hand speed changes with pentuplets. Section two, Chops, works on the physical act of hitting a drum, including legato strokes, staccato strokes, rudiments, and accent patterns. Section three, Rudiments, shows students how to play the most essential sticking patterns every drummer should know, all the way up to how to play grids with hybrid rudiments. Section four, Mallets, begins with note naming and ends with four-mallet triple lateral exercises. The final informational section, Drum Set, shows students basic patterns and styles all the way up to a 12/8 nanigo. Designed for use with all students from middle school all the way until high school graduation, this book is a straightforward way to get your kids drumming correctly. DESCRIPTION WRITTEN BY Michael Dooley