The drum text Modern Reading Text in 4, Louis Bellson, is an important text that shows how to read tied notes, syncopation in 4th, 8th and 16th, 32nd and triplet notes.  These ideas are then directly transferable onto the drum kit with an endless range of possibilities and applications.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4jva  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London.