Books by Larry Crockett

Other titles
101 Keys to Success in Music and in Life - The Art of Practicing - The Left Hand - Drum Set Rudiments
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101 Keys to Success in Music and in Life

Musicians are buying this gem of a book in record numbers. Its popularity, in part, is due to the realization that being good doesn't guarantee success. Concisely written, it gives you 101 ways to attain the success you want and deserve. It is for all frustrated musicians who are in the dark about what it really takes to be successful.

No charts or exercises are included. Developing your musical ability can make you successful in and by itself. The book zeroes in on the other important things that speed the process. Many talented musicians are not working, not known outside their local town or city, frustrated and bitter. This book addresses exact things one can do and how to think that will lead to getting recognition, work, $$ for your talent.

The Art of Practicing

This is a thought-provoking and motivationally written booklet that should be in every musician's hands. Although small in size, it covers many areas about practicing such as: How to–why–the benefits–how long–what–when–the magical rewards–wood-shedding.

Many musicians are not growing or making as much progress as they could because they simply don't know how to get the most out of practicing. With this easy-to-read booklet, many questions about practicing are answered. This book shows how practicing can be fun and something you can look forward to doing! And when you find out what some of the benefits can be, you will be running to your instrument with excitement and expectation.

Larry gives private lessons—the perfect complement to information in these books.

The Left Hand

Even with many great books on the market, 95% of all drummers still have mediocre-to-poor left hand ability. The speed, power and control that drummers seek, can be realized only when both hands are close in ability.
This is the definitive word in left-hand development! To have balanced sound, speed, ultimate control and power, you need even-handed ability. Exercises in this book are simple, clear and effective. Whatever level of ability or weakness you currently have, this book can help you.

"It's the answer to all of your problems, " says Modern Drummer Magazine.

I personally guarantee your left hand will improve as a result of using this book, or I will give you a full refund—no questions asked! All you have to do is practice one hour a day, six days a week for 60 days with this book. If you don't see noticeable improvement, send the book back and get your money back.

Drum Set Rudiments
This revolutionary book was ahead of its time. It was the first formally to describe the connection of rudiments to the drum set. Previously, methods linked rudiments only to the snare drum in a classical or drum fashion. Shortly after this book came out, others appeared.

It was endorsed by Phil Collins, Dennis Chambers, Carmine Appice and many other drumming greats.

Only a few hundred copies remain of the original. Don't miss out on this ground-breaking drum book. It's a classic.

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