Advanced Concepts (book/Audio Online)

Series: Manhattan Music Publications
A Comprehensive Method for Developing Technique, Contemporary Styles and Rhythmical Concepts by Kim Plainfield

This is the first book that deals with the necessary drum techniques and practices for today's music. With this 93 page book and 90 minute recording comes an 8-page pull-out chart of additional exercises An outstanding value!

Sample Pages

Index:
Chapter 1 - Technique esplores aspects of hand movement, single and double-stroke rolls, rudimental solos and bass drum and hi-hat technique.
Chaper 2 - Contemporary Styles illustrated how to advance the ability to play funk, linear funk, shuffles, swing, samba, bajao, and afro-cuban rhythms by introducing coordination and dexterity exercises that aid the effort to play these styles freely
Chapter 3 - Rhythmical Concepts is devoted to the exploration of fills and soloing. Included are triplet rolls, flam exercises, paradiddle applications, cross-rhythms, subdivision, six and nine-stroke exercises, linear phrasing and polyrhythms.

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2. Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass & Drums
3. Afro Cuban Big Band Play-Along
4. Afro Cuban Drumming for the Drumset DVD
5. Traditional Afro-Cuban Concepts in Contemporary Music
6. Ritmi afro-cubani per Batteria