Rock, Jazz and Funk Drumming

Develops skills in drumming techniques, rudiments, and rhythms for rock, jazz, and funk music through progressive exercises.

Music notation systems are covered, including reading sheet music with accuracy.

Advanced drumming techniques covered through 50 progressive exercises featuring diverse rhythms and technical challenges.

Combines playing eighth-note and triplet rhythms on drums with bass and hi-hat, applying patterns to fills and solos.

Combines 16th notes with triplets and paradiddles to create a Double Time feel in rock or swing rhythms.

Introduces basic concepts of polyrhythms, focusing on groups of five and seven beats.

Introduces rhythmic exercises for mastering sixteenth-note combinations and applying them to various drumming techniques.

Drumming exercises 1-192 are covered with accompanying score images.

The curriculum includes 292 drum exercises, accompanied by score images, designed to enhance drumming skills and technique.

The Single Paradiddle and its variations are covered, including combinations for seamless transitions between rudiments.

Introduces techniques for incorporating bass drums into rudimental patterns to create a fuller sound and enhance overall drumming skills.

Bass drum technique is applied to paradiddle-diddle rhythms, enhancing musicality and rhythmic interest.

Techniques for playing paradiddles with sixteenth-note rhythmic patterns featuring the bass drum are covered.

Drum exercises from Ex1 to 400 are categorized by tempo and complexity, accompanied by SVG images and scoreblocks.

Covers the fundamentals of triplet rhythms and simplification notations in drumming.

Ride Cymbal and Snare techniques are used to develop swing independence in drumming.

Triplets are applied to ride cymbal, snare, and bass drums.

Eighth-note triplets, accents, and alternative patterns are used to add individuality and flow to jazz ride cymbal rhythms.

Covers various cymbal techniques, including Tony Williams' fast ride and Elvin Jones' medium swing.

Polyrhythms are complex rhythms that combine different patterns, drawing on Western and tribal music traditions.

Introduces techniques for creating complex polyrhythmic phrases and patterns in drumming through various sound combinations.

Introduces rhythmic concepts, covering rock, Latin, and slow samba styles.

The evolution of drumming styles is examined through the techniques and approaches of renowned musicians.

Warren Daly and Jimmy Cobb's drum solo styles are covered, along with playing techniques for percussion ensembles.