The Rhythm Concept A Uniform Approach to Contemporary Drum

Artist: Transcription By: Kelly Wallis Music Publications Type: Publication

This book is a comprehensive study that demonstrates the relationship of basic rhythms and how they are manipulated and applied to contemporary drum-set performance. The book features reading, stickings, accents, two-limb and three limb stickings, coordination (two-way, three-way and four way) rolls and fills. The Rhythm Concept also features a contemporary drum-set work book that deals with modern styles such as Rock, Pop, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Shuffles, Samba, Baiao, Bolero, Cha-cha, Mambo, Mozambique, Songo, Afro-Cuban 6/8 and much more.

Also featured in this second edition are transcriptions with style and analysis of today's top drummers such as Max Roach, Tony Williams, John Bonham, David Garibaldi, Steve Gadd, Mike Portnoy, Terry Bozzio, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colauita, Sean Kinney, Bill Stewart and many, many more!

Recommended & Endorsed by:

Adam Nussbaum: (Drummer for Michael Brecker & John Abercrombie) "A very organized and thematic concept–A worthy contribution to today's contemporary drum literature."

Dom Famulary: (Sabian Artist and Clinician) "The 90's welcomes a curriculum designed for contemporary drumming–The Rythm Concept!"

Joel Rosenblatt: (Drummer for Spyro Gyra & Michel Camilo) "It's got everything a drummer would need."

Ed Soph: (Renowned Teacher & Clinician of North Texas State University) "An Incredible Book with seemingly inexhaustible possibilities for both technical & musical applications."

Elliot Fine: (Noted Performer and Co-Author of Four Way Coordination and Accents on Acents) "A wonderful book that demonstrates the depth and simplicity of basic rhythms. This is the type of material I have always believed in!"