| The Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk & Hip Hop, Book & Online Audio Contributor(s): Alfred Music (Other) |
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ISBN: 0769216919 ISBN-13: 9780769216911 Publisher: Alfred Music OUR PRICE: $22.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1998 Annotation: 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 CD 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 $24.95! The book was voted the #1 educational drum book in the world by Modern Drummer magazin |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Musical Instruments - Percussion - Music | Genres & Styles - Soul & R&b - Music | Instruction & Study - Techniques |
| Dewey: 786.9 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.9" W x 11.8" (1.20 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 CD 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 $24.95 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 |