Drum Tutor in Harrow, London - The Commandments of R&B Drumming by Zoro

The Commandments of R&B Drumming by Zoro is one book that goes through an in depth study of R&B drumming and contains practice tips, develop and funkify the hi-hat and bass drum, create and play 'loops' and apply and learn the 10 commandments of Soul.  It contains ten recordings from each era that exemplify Funk and Hip-Hop.  This is an amazing and most important book in the development and expansion of drum kit knowledge and will change your drumming for the better.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London. http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!525p

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Modern Rudimental Swing Solos For The Advanced Drummer by Chas Wilcoxon was written in 1941 and is on of the most influential and important drum teaching books.  It contains exercises that place the rudiments in a swung and musical setting.  A must have book to develop style and knowledge of how to drum with panache and sophistication.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London. http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526g

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Time Functioning Patterns by Gary Chaffee, The book is a methodical thorough study of simple drum rhythm concepts and it then goes through inversions and different combinations from each seeming simple rhythm.  It develops and brings sophistication, control and most importantly it allows for a more masterful approach to drum kit expression and musicality. It is rightfully called a full and comprehensive drum method and technique building book for every serious drummer.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum Lessons in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526h

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Advanced Funk Studies  by Rich Latham Latham contains funk patterns with permeations on the hi-hat, bass drum and of course - drum fills.  This is rightfully a ground breaking book and has transformed the drumming world and the influence this book has had can be seen in many ways.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!6rm0/info

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4-Way Coordination: AMethod Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set by Marvin Dahlgren is the penultimate book for drummers to learn how to attain coordination and independence on the drum kit.  Written by a master drummer and educator, this book goes through exercises to reprogram your nerve muscular system and make a seriously amazing drummer out of you.
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Drumset Essentials, Vol. 1 by Peter Erskine is a book from an accomplished drummer and educator.  It goes through the basics of drum kit concepts, theory hand and feet techniques, applying the rudiments and you can expect to gain insights that will result in a more refined technique and approach as a drummer.  The book contains a CD and everything written has a practical and interesting correlation.  From West London Drum Teacher, Drum Lessons in Harrow, London
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Master Studies by Joe Morello is a penultimate book in the development of key drum knowledge.  The book develops drumstick control, and correct holding technique.  The Master Studies focus on accents and their various placement, buzz or press roll exercises, single and double stroke patterns, flam and the development of stamina and endurance.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum teacher in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!525j

Bass Drum Control by Colin Bailey teaches how to use the bass drum.  It shows proper technique, coordination, drum fills with bass drum, bass drum and hand combinations and rudiment utilisation for the bass drum.  This is the supreme book on the same level of importance to Stick Control... From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526n

The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming by Bobby Rondinelli et al, teaches that you can gain immensely from using two bass drums rather than a double pedal.  This book adds to the world of drum knowledge and revolutionised the traditional approach to drumming and opened up a new world of ideas for the drummer.  A book of historic importance for all drummers everywhere.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526m

The Sound of Brushes - Ed Thigpen, is the book when it comes to knowledge and application of brush technique on the drum kit.  This book is universally held in high esteem by drummers and has stood the test of time as the highest standard of its kind.  It goes through exercises for Swing, ballads, Latin grooves, shuffles and 3/4 time.  Bush technique can open a whole world of different drum sounds and creates a more full and all rounded drummer.  Ed Thigpen's book shows the way.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London.
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Portraits in Rhythm by Anthony J. Cirone contains 50 snare drum solos.  It is especially designed to help reading and nurture various elements of snare drum technique.  The book stands alone as the preeminent text to expand the drummer's repertoire, application and understanding of various rhythms.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London  
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West African Rhythms for Drumset by Dan Thress, Abraham Adzenyah, is a book of great importance in the world of drum education.  It outlines rhythms native to Ghana and the application of these to the drum kit.  The book allows the student to understand traditional Ghana percussion rhythms and how these can be played with finesse and precision.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum teacher in Harrow, London   http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526q

Buddy Rich's Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments, is one book that builds up the drummer's technique from correct stick holding technique to understanding the elements or rudiments of drum playing - called rudiments.  These rudiments are based on the 40 international rudiments and the Swiss Army Rudiments.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London. http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526s

Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset by Frank Malabe, this book will give you a strong introduction to the rich tradition of Afro-Cuban rhythms.  It is especially useful for the established intermediate drummer who wants to master the rudiments of Afro-Cuban and Latin music.  This book is easily accessible and is a rightful classic text on drumming.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526t From West London Drum Tutor, Drum tutor in Harrow, London 

Bellson, Breines book, Modern Reading in 4/4 - for all instruments contains exercises for sight reading and shows how any instrumentalist can improve their knowledge of rhythms and in our context, the drum kit.  The book is a vast and thorough text book that is the perfect resource to improve, and enable one to become a proficient rhythmic instrumentalist.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526w