A comprehensive method for developing technique, contemporary styles and rhythmical concepts. CD recording included.
This is the first book that deals with the necessary techniques and practices of today's music. In three very challenging sections, Kim takes the student through detailed studies of:
Technique Dealing with aspects of hand movement, single and double-stroke rolls, rudimentary solos, and bass drum and hi-hat techniques.
Contemporary Styles Illustrating how to advance the ability to play funk, linear funk, shuffles, swing, sambe, baiao and Afro-Cuban rhythm, by using specific grooves and reading exercises geared toward getting your dexterity and coordination together in order to play these styles freely.
Rhythmical Concepts Devoted to the exploration of fills and soloing. Included are triplet rolls, flam exercises, paradiddle applications, odd ruffs, multi-accented condensed phrasing, six-stroke roll exercises, linear phrasing and polyrhythms.