Alfred's MAX Drumset (book/DVD)

Publisher: Alfred Music
See It * Hear It * Play It
By Dave Black and Sandy Feldstein

Starts with basics like how to set up the drums, hold the sticks and read music. Teaches rock and jazz beats that make use of the whole drumset, and covers improvisation, playing "time," and using fills to connect ideas.
The DVD provides every example in the book performed by a live drummer.

Sample Pages

Metodi per lo studio della batteria
Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method Book 1
Hip Pockets: Developing Rock Grooves