The Books and Manuals listed here are from the early to mid-1900s and, to my knowledge, are in the public domain. If you believe this to be in error, please Contact me.
Alexandre Raynaud’s unpublished drum method, “Methode compléte du tambour en 2 parties” (Complete drum method in 2 parts), circa 1900-1930 (French) Coming Soon!
“Henry Potter’s Side Drum Beatings”, compiled by J. Winter, 1910*
“The Harry A. Bower System”, by Harry A. Bower, 1912
4 works by Edward B. Straight from 1917 to 1923
“The Military Drummer”, by Carl E. Gardner, 1918
“Complete Instructive Manual for Bugle, Trumpet and Drum”, by V. F. Safranek, 1918
“Easy (EZ) Method – How to Play the Drums”, by Noble and Cooley, 1923
“Music of ’76 for Traditional Fife and Drum Corp”, by Acton E. Ostling, 1939
Eric Perrilloux’s “Forty Rudimental Drumbeats”, 1950
“Belwin Fife and Drum Corp Builder – Book 1”, by Acton E. Ostling, 1955
“Belwin Fife and Drum Corp Builder – Book 2”, by Acton E. Ostling, 1955
* indicates British publications
