There are two books available for purchase directly from me. They are Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion and Let’s Go Camping which is a hand technique book.
My solo snare drum book Broad Strokes and several percussion ensemble compositions are available from Tapspace.com
See descriptions and pricing below for the two books that I sell.
How to purchase my books:
Contact me at rickdior@gmail.com to let me know which books you would like to purchase, and I will respond with your total based on your location (for shipping) and how you would like to pay (Venmo, Paypal or a check).
Both of these books are also available in PDF form at a lower price point. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for pricing information
- In the US, you can pay with Venmo at @RickDior.
- You can also pay through Paypal to rickdior@carolina.rr.com (If you use Paypal, a 6% fee will be added to your purchase total). Please remember to include your address with the transaction notes.
- Mail a check to: Rick Dior, 720 Glendora Drive, Charlotte NC 28212 (Please include a note explaining what the check is for).
Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion
This is my drum set and hand percussion coordination book. It comes with 6 CD’s worth of audio files (over 400 tracks) on a CD data disc. The book is now in its 5th edition and is 194 pages long. It is used in many collegiate percussion programs and is endorsed by many teachers and performers. See below the table of contents, pricing and some reviews.
Table of Contents
Pricing
A Hard Copy of the Book plus Disc of Audio Recordings $50 plus shipping (see rates at the bottom of this page)
DVD (or link) $15 The DVD contains many examples from the book as well as several solos and demonstrations.
PDF Book plus Audio Recordings (via WeTransfer) $40
Reviews
“This book was written with the knowledge and experience of an active performer plus the pedagogy of an active teacher, which is rare to find. During my tenure with the Charlotte Symphony, Rick and I shared the stage. He played great classical percussion in the section and precise and consistent drum set with the orchestra. I also enjoyed hearing him play with jazz groups around the city. I would urge any teacher to add this book to their curriculum. Drum set is becoming a part of any orchestra percussion section these days, this book will get you through anything
you need to know… it could win you a job! “
Leonardo R. Soto
Principal Timpanist, Houston Symphony
““Rick Dior is the quintessential percussionist’s percussionist. His mastery of all of the many and varied instruments and styles make him the consummate performer as well as pedagogue. Rick’s techniques are a must for any serious student of percussion.”
Carol Stumpf
Former Principal Timpanist, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
“Rick’s book is about “versatility” — being able to play well in current styles as both a drum set player and as a percussionist. Such skills are invaluable in today’s musical workplace and Rick provides realistic and practical exercises to achieve those skills.”
Ed Soph
Former Professor, North Texas State University
Drum set Artist
“Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion offers students and teachers alike the tools to perform some of the most innovative and captivating styles in commercial music. This is a book every percussionist should have in his or her library.”
John R. Beck
Percussion Faculty, NC School of the Arts
“Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion is the kind of method only available from an experienced player and teacher. Rick’s book is thorough, down-to-earth, and easy to use. I especially enjoyed the inclusion of the Latin and Afro-Cuban grooves for hand drums, the many references to other books and helpful recordings, and the binding that allows the book to lay flat.”
Jon Metzger
Artist in Residence, Elon University
Associate Editor, IAJE Journal
Musser Clinician
“Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion is a comprehensive curriculum for developing the complete drummer/percussionist. Drum set and hand drumming have been vital components of my percussion curriculum for many years. In order to cover the areas of independence, jazz, rock, funk, Latin, conga and bongo techniques, my students have had to purchase many separate books supplemented by my own handouts. Rick Dior has put everything into one neat package with this book. The conga, bongo, and timbale sections contain information as complete as I’ve seen in any separate volume on the subject. Upon completion of this curriculum, a percussionist will possess all the rhythmic and stylistic tools necessary to perform in any contemporary musical setting.”
B. Michael Williams, Ph.D.
Professor of Percussion, Winthrop University
Associate Editor, Percussive Notes Magazine
“I love this book. Your mind begins to expand as your limbs work through the various levels of intricacy that are presented. The versatility that is achieved can be applied to any genre of music. The material is very thoughtful and comprehensive, and the exercises are actually soulful and fun to play. It is obvious that Rick has spent many years of experience and experimentation towards the outcome of this fine book.”
River Paul Guerguerian
International multi-percussionist and recording artist
Co-founder of Talujon Percussion Quartet
“This is just an excellent book for developing the kinds of skills that the working contemporary percussionist must have. It is put together in a logical and methodical way, so that the player can work through the coordination in an organized and step-by-step fashion. One of its greatest strengths is that unlike most books, it is not style “specific”, but rather demonstrates the need for acquiring coordination facility from genre to genre and perhaps even more importantly, from sticks to hands. In today’s music world, there is no longer a division between drum set and “percussion”, and the contemporary player must have the ability to adapt from one instrument to another. This book will help you acquire that ability. It is a clear reflection of the author — thoughtful, organized and well-rounded, and a pleasure to sit with.”
Michael SpiroUniversity of Indiana
International Master Percussionist
Recording Artist
“I believe this book is a must for any aspiring percussionist. No book to date does such a thorough job of introducing the various technical and stylistic genres that today’s percussionist is required to know. In particular, Rick has done an outstanding job compiling pages of authentic Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian grooves and transcribing them for drum set. Any serious percussionist should have this in his or her library.”
Jason Nicholson
Professor of Percussion, Utah State University
“I have worked on Rick Dior’s method and the materials from this book for over ten years. I long concluded that his highly complex, yet progressive systems are not only necessary for developing independence but are also practical for every playing situation I have found myself in as a working musician. His rhythmic combinations are intelligent, useful, fun, and above all, endless and will challenge me as a musician and a teacher for the rest of my life.”
Rick Cline
Director of the Lenoir-Rhyne Percussion Program
Let’s Go Camping: Variations on the Three Camps
This is my hand technique book based on the Three Camps traditional snare drum solo. There are many variations of the original camps in the book using many of the standard rudiments. There are also several hand exercises and rhythmic studies included.
Table of Contents
Pricing
Hard Copy Book $25 plus shipping ($12 in the United States, $30 outside the United States)
PDF Book $20
DVD (or link) $15
Audio Recordings $15 (CD or download)
Shipping Rates
| United States (except CA and WA) | California and Washington State | Puerto Rico | Canada | Australia, China, Japan | Everywhere else, Contact me for pricing |
| $15 | $18 | $20 | $27 | $50 | TBD |
If you buy both books together, shipping is $18 in the US (except for Washington State and California, which is $20). Shipping for both books together outside the US is $40-$55. Contact me with your address and I can give you an exact rate.