Basic Library
This well-known method book is a compilation of techniques used in funk and fusion drumming including hi-hat patterns, fill patterns, solos and transcriptions of some of the most famous funk grooves. The book includes two CD's containing all of the patterns, transcriptions and solos performed by the author. The DVD contains both videos "Advanced Funk Drumming" and "Contemporary Drumset Techniques," as well as live band performances and interviews with Louie Bellson and Ed Shaughnessy.

Learn how to apply Afro-Cuban rhythms to the drumset in the exciting styles of Mambo, Songo, Nanigo, and Mozambique! Maria Martinez teaches the techniques needed to play in these styles, including: cowbell and ride cymbal variations; left-foot clave; ostinatos; improvisation; and more. The CD features 40 full-band tracks with demos and play-alongs, and the DVD features hand percussion demonstrations and live band performances!

Basic Library
This innovative, practical approach to playing the drumset captures students' interest from the first lesson, when they play an actual beat! All of the beats presented can be used in an actual performance situation. The book is divided into two sections - Rock and Jazz. Each section covers the use of hi-hat, ride cymbal, snare drum and bass drum. With the help of the CD recording, the student can follow the book while hearing each of the beats played. It also includes three actual arrangements, two in a rock style, the other in jazz, allowing the drummer to have the experience of actually playing with a group!

This fun full-color method, geared towards elementary level students, allows students to play songs on the drumset right away. This book provides drum models, coordination and drum fill exercises, rudiments and performance tips. The DVD, also a terrific teaching resource, provides a step-by-step approach through each of the fundamental concepts. It includes many examples, all of the songs contained in the book and is a great aid for the visual learner.

A highly comprehensive coordination development book for drumset players applying rudiments and patterns around the kit. The difficulty moves from simple to very challenging as detail on how to exercise independence using basic stroke combinations in two, three and four way style independence is explored. The book contains a DVD of over three hours of video footage.

Editors' Choice
The Ultimate Beginner Series gets aspiring musicians started immediately with classic rock and blues drum patterns. Now, for the first time ever, the "UBS Drum Basics, Rock and Blues" books are combined in one complete book and DVD set. Follow along with detailed DVD and audio instruction with the help of on-screen graphics and printed diagrams.

Inspired by the eclectic styles of New Orleans, native Stanton Moore gives us this mammoth collection of studies for the advanced set drummer. There are over 200 groove based exercises along with transcriptions of Moore's studio work contained within. You will also find the included play-along data/mp3 disk a useful tool as you work through the studies. A great resource!

Now you can order all of the books, CDs, DVDs, and posters available in Groove Essentials 1.0 and 2.0 in one comprehensive pack. A treasure trove!

The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a DVD and companion book/CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advanced players. Students will learn the difference between ghost and grace notes (while being encouraged to experiment with both in all six groove families) as well as important go-to grooves, like the Train and Bo-Diddley beats. For more advanced players and professionals, GE 2.0 introduces the concepts of groove construction, interpretation and manipulation- training drummers to think like musicians in order to maximize their full potential. The DVD features more than 70 new songs covering 4/4, 2/2, 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures, with three levels of difficulty for 5/4, 7/8 and 9/8 meters. On the 3-hour, 45-minute DVD, Igoe discusses and demonstrates each groove in multiple tempos, alone and with a band, with many patterns shown on both acoustic and on Roland HD-1 and TD-9 electronic drumkits. The grooves span rock, funk, R&B/hip-hop, jazz (sticks and brushes), world/specialty, extreme tempos, all-purpose, hybrid, rideless, classic and odd-meters. The companion play-Along book and CD contain over 90 tracks, including every song from the DVD in their full-length versions, minus the drums; allowing drummers to expand their skills by playing any of the grooves with a band and recording themselves on audio or video (optional) to helpfacilitate the learning process. These tracks also supply a variety of fill-in and soloing opportunities to challenge advanced players. In addition, the book features Igoe's extended global tours that will test even the most seasoned professional's chops, creativity and stamina and, as a first of its kind bonus, there is a full-length orchestral play-along track designed to provide a taste of playing in a full orchestra, complete with multiple moving tempos, dynamics and feels.

Watch, listen, read and learn as acclaimed drum instructor Chuck Silverman shows you how to blend classic funk beats and popular Latin rhythms together to create exciting new grooves. Teaches grooves in the style of Melvin Parker and Bernard Purdie, and on cascara and Mozambique rhythms. All lessons are presented both on the DVD and in the book!