The Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to S

ISBN: 0769216919

Author: Alfred Music

Condition: new

The Commandments of R&B Drumming is a historical and in-depth study of R&B drumming, from soul to funk to hip-hop, written by world-renowned session & live drummer Zoro (Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Sean Lennon). Topics include practice tips, developing the funky bass drum and hi-hat, creating and playing with loops, and what are considered the Ten Commandments of Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop (the top ten recordings from each era). This book not only pays homage to the R&B drummers of the past, but gives the reader a fortune of invaluable information both in history and playing.This newly revised 10th anniversary edition features updated information and loads of new photos and album artwork throughout. It includes a play-along recording featuring various styles of R&B, and also includes an R&B history tree. 160 pages covering every imaginable angle, nook, and cranny of R&B for only $25.99! The book was voted the #1 educational drum book in the world by Modern Drummer magazine's Readers Poll and also deemed a must-have for the soulful drummer," by Traps Magazine."Zoro's book is a milestone achievement and the most comprehensive book on the subject of R&B drumming I have ever seen."-Vinnie Colaiuta"I consider Zoro's book an essential investment!"-Dennis Chambers"

• Warner Bros | The Commandments Of R&B Drumming By ZoroExamples and play alongs Comes with a CD with examples and play-alongs for each style | 156 pages | A comprehensive guide to soul, funk and hip-hop drumming! It includes a historical discussion, studies of practical grooves from each era of R&B, development of the funky bass drum and hi-hat techniques, how to create and play with loops, and the Ten Commandments (a listening guide) of soul, funk, and hip-hop | A comprehensive guide to soul, funk and hip-hop drumming! It includes a historical discussion, studies of practical grooves from each era of R&B, development of the funky bass drum and hi-hat techniques, how to create and play with loops, and the Ten Commandments (a listening guide) of soul, funk, and hip-hop