Downbeat Percussion Now Selling Drum Books at NYSFBC and NYSPC Shows
Downbeat Percussion, a growing percussion group based in Central New York, is now selling drum books at their event booths across the region. If you attend New York State Field Band Conference or New York State Percussion Circuit shows, you can now pick up high quality drumline and drumset books directly at their booth.
This is a great opportunity for students, instructors, and drumline members to get hands on with proven percussion education materials while attending live events.
Drum Books Available at Downbeat Percussion Booths
Downbeat Percussion is currently carrying two drum books by Patrick R. F. Blakley:
Both books are designed to help percussionists improve technique, coordination, and overall musical understanding.
Quadratics: The Multi Tom Focus is geared toward tenor drummers and focuses on movement, flow, and multi drum coordination. It is especially useful for marching tenor players looking to build confidence and control across the drums.
The Field Percussion User Manual is a broader resource covering drumline fundamentals, technique development, and practical performance concepts for marching percussion students and educators.
Where to Find Downbeat Percussion Booths
Downbeat Percussion regularly sets up a bright green booth at major percussion events throughout Central New York.
You can find them at:
New York State Field Band Conference competitions
New York State Percussion Circuit events
Syracuse University Dome shows
SRC Arena competitions
These events bring together drumlines, instructors, and percussion fans from across the region, making them an ideal place to discover new drumline resources and connect with the percussion community.
If you are attending one of these shows, stop by the Downbeat Percussion booth to check out the books in person. If you do, let them know Patrick Blakley sent you.
About Downbeat Percussion
Downbeat Percussion has built a strong reputation in Central New York and beyond through a combination of performance, education, and product development.
They are known for:
Drum practice pads and percussion gear
Percussion apparel
Work with indoor percussion ensembles
Appearances at parades and live events
Vendor booths at percussion competitions year round
They are also recognized as the official drumline of the Buffalo Bills, performing as the Stampede Drumline. This visibility has helped them grow their presence both locally and nationally within the marching percussion community.
Where to Buy These Drum Books Online
If you cannot make it to a live event, both drum books are also available online.
You can purchase them through:
Buying online is a convenient option for drumline students, percussion instructors, and drummers outside the Central New York area who still want access to these materials.
Why This Matters for Drumline Students and Instructors
Having access to drumline books at live events makes it easier for students and educators to find quality resources without searching blindly online.
You can:
Flip through the books before buying
Ask questions in person
Discover new practice material on the spot
For instructors, this is also a chance to find structured content that can be immediately applied to rehearsals and lessons.
Final Thoughts
Downbeat Percussion offering drum books at their event booths is a strong addition to the Central New York percussion scene. It connects live performance with education and gives drummers direct access to valuable learning tools.
If you are attending a NYSFBC or NYSPC show, make sure to stop by their booth and check out Quadratics: The Multi Tom Focus and The Field Percussion User Manual.
