The Beat Matrix Unlocked (book/Audio Online)

Publisher: Hudson Music
Format: Softcover Video Online
A new template for the art of hip-hop drumming

In this groundbreaking book, drummer/producer Mark Colenburg creates a new template for the art of hip-hop drumming. Along the way, he explains and demonstrates many of the concepts used in creating beats in modern hip-hop, R&B and pop drumming and programming – and then shows how to apply these concepts to your own playing.
Mark also looks at specific aspects of drumming technique, groove, and creativity. These include warm-ups, beat patterns, musical swag, performance concepts, improvisation, and chops.

Features:
•  Over 3 hours of extensive online video
•  Nine chapters of focused drumming concepts
•  Video explanation and demonstration to accompany each chapter
•  Over 325 examples (grooves, chops, and solos)
•  Audio examples for each exercise
•  Four play-along tracks with charts and accompanying video
•  Free-form drum solo video with transcription

Since his breakout gig with rapper Common, which led to work with Q-Tip, Mark Colenburg has worked with Kenny Garrett, Stefon Harris, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mos Def, Amel Larrieux, Lalah Hathaway, Amos Lee, Maxwell, A Tribe Called Quest, and others.