Top 10 best-selling Drum Books

Playing the conga is not as easy as it may seem, so it is a good idea to apprentice with a good, professional conga player. This book, including CD, can at least give you an excellent foundation.

Since few things beat hitting things when you're a kid, Voggy's Percussion Book is perfect for young whipper-snappers with a (future) feel for rhythm. This book comes complete with a CD and has been written for children aged 4 and up.

Voggenreiter's 674 Easy Drum Basics book is a clear handbook for modern beginner drummers. All basic concepts are explained in a simple way with detailed descriptions. Includes CD.

Exactly what you need if you're setting up your first ever kit: the Bax Music Drum Handbook. 12 pages long, this A4 book is packed with clear explanations, images, rhythm guides and video links.

Want to improve your technique? Then learn from some of the best drummers in recent history. First 50 Songs You Should Play on Drums guides you through the beats of fifty hits spanning an eclectic array of genres.

Written for both beginners and experienced handpan players, this method book helps hone your playing no matter the model or tuning of your handpan and includes access to online videos.

Hal Leonard's 'Drum Play-along Metallica 1983-1988' songbook covers the drum parts of eight classic Metallica bangers from the band's early days.

This extensive collection guides drummers through a wide range of grooves from all over the world, providing a mass of inspiration and ideas to help expand the arsenal of any drummer.

Learn the basics of drumming with "Real Time Drums 1" by Arjen Oosterhout, including online audio. Perfect for beginners who want to learn different styles.

Learn to play eight of Queen's timeless classics without dropping a beat thanks to the Drum Play-Along Queen Book. This book includes complete drum score for each song plus online access to practice tracks.