Publisher: Mel Bay
Level: Intermediate

Covers a wealth of coordination studies in a wide variety of styles, including funk, reggae, Latin, fusion, and a number of odd-meter drum styles. The author enumerates the various aspects of drumming which are critical to solid musicianship, shows how these aspects relate to each other and to playing, and demonstrates how, by evaluating our capabilities, we can strive toward a musical balance in our playing.
The goal is fluid, relaxed playing.
Includes access to online audio in stereo play-along format.

Introduction
Part I - Preparation
Part II - Application
   A. Variable Ride Patterns
   B. Styles
       1. Funk
       2. Reggae
       3. Latin
       4. Fusion
       5. Odd time
   C. Solos/Fills
   D. Profiles
       1. Billy Cobham
       2. Jack DeJohnette
       3. Steve Gadd
       4. David Garibaldi
       5. Harvey Mason
       6. Tony Williams
Part III - Interpretation