With few study books in existence for the Snare Drum, Progressive Technical Studies fills a large gap. As a prominent Snare Drum player himself, Guy Lefèvre (1931-2004) produces well-informed studies for the instrument.

The first volume of Progressive Technical Studies is intended for beginners of Drum studies. The diversity of these short and progressive rhythmic studies will ensure the student will rapidly advance in their learning of the instrument. Exercises should be addressed slowly with particular attention given to the precision and regularity of the beats. Lefèvre's 40 pages of exercises in the first volume of Progressive Technical Studies for the Snare Drum are essential to developing percussionists.