Rick Latham

Contemporary Drumset Techniques (+4CDs)

This companion book to Advanced Funk Studies offers drummers a fresh perspective on playing. Learn contemporary rudiments such as drumset interpretation, hand doubles, hi-hat foot substitutions, shuffle patterns, ghost notes, cymbal patterns, and hip-hop patterns. The four accompanying CDs offer examples of every exercise in the book.

Rick Latham presents a host of innovative concepts for the contemporary drummer, supported by 4 CDs of recorded examples and demonstrations to help you capture the perfect 'feel'.

From advanced contemporary rudiments and interpretation exercises, to techniques such as hand doubles, Hi-Hat foot substitutions and ghosting, this in-depth tutorial features a kaleidoscope of styles and ideas. Meeting the demands of today's challenging music makes finding the right groove a more complex challenge than ever before, and this series of lessons will arm you with all the techniques and creative ideas you need.