This is the 2nd volume in a series of books on rhythmic concepts for drummers and all musicians. The books are tools for expanding a musician's rhythmic repertoire for improvisation or composition. Both volumes combine concepts taught to the author by Alan Dawson with South Indian Konnakol syllables, delving deeply into a study of polyrhythms. Volume 1 focused on rhythms with a subdivision of 8th notes, 8th note triplets and quarter note triplets. Volume 2 focuses on quintuplets (16th note, 8th note and quarter note).

This is the third volume in a series, and it focuses on rhythmic patterns in 3/4. The book introduces rhythmic concepts that can be used by drummers or any musician to expand his or her rhythmic repertoire for improvisation or composition. It combines concepts taught to the author by Alan Dawson with South Indian Konnakol syllables. It is a comprehensive study of polyrhythms that allows drummers and other musicians to delve deeply into modern rhythmic concepts. This volume stands on its own. You can study and practice the exercises in Volume 3 even if you have not seen or studied the exercises in Volumes 1 and 2.

The book introduces rhythmic concepts that can be used by drummers or any musician to expand his or her rhythmic repertoire for improvisation or composition. It combines concepts taught to the author by Alan Dawson with South Indian Konnakol syllables. It is a comprehensive study of polyrhythms that allows drummers to delve deeply into modern rhythmic concepts. Also available on AMAZON.COM!!!

The classic jazz independence book is now new and improved and with online audio! Jim Chapin, known as the Father of Jazz Independence," has written one of the most popular drumset books of all time. This classic work should be in every drummer's library as there is always something new to learn and develop from this masterful book. Whether for a beginner or an accomplished drummer, this system will greatly improve independence and coordination, sticking, power, speed, and endurance on the drumset. Dedicated to Sanford Moeller, this book proves Jim's teaching techniques like no other."

A drum beat or drum pattern is a rhythmic pattern, or repeated rhythm establishing the meter and groove through the pulse and subdivision, played on drum kits and other percussion instruments. As such a "beat" consists of multiple drum strokes occurring over multiple musical beats while the term "drumbeat" may also refer to a single drum stroke which may occupy more or less time than the current pulse. Many drum beats define or are characteristic of specific music genres. This is the 2nd volume in a series of books on rhythmic concepts for drummers and all musicians. The books are tools for expanding a musician's rhythmic repertoire for improvisation or composition. Both volumes combine concepts taught to the author by Alan Dawson with South Indian Konnakol syllables, delving deeply into a study of polyrhythms. Volume 1 focused on rhythms with a subdivision of 8th notes, 8th note triplets, and quarter note triplets. Volume 2 focuses on quintuplets (16th note, 8th note, and quarter note).

The purpose of this book is to take rhythmic figures, originally learned on the snare drum, and apply them to the drumset. In doing this, the student is introduced to several cross sticking and drum-to-drum patterns using eighth, triplet and sixteenth notes. This approach to the drumset is an excellent way to develop the coordination and speed of getting around the drums with ease, while also helping with soloing.

POLYRHYTHIMC POSSIBILITIESThis is one of the most popular courses taught by Henrique De Almeida in the Percussion Department at Berklee. In this book, acclaimed author, drumset expert/guru - Berklee College of Music Associate Professor, Henrique De Almeida introduces the students to an easy, step-by-step course in Polyrhythmic Possibilities on the drumset. The book begins each new section with simple “One-Surface Learning” that can be practiced on the pad or snare drum, at first. Then in a systematic and organized program, the course takes the students to four levels of timetables, snare solos, drum set etudes and “four-way - polyrhythmic –coordination” focusing on hi-hat, bass drum, snare drum and ride cymbal. After the student is comfortable with the rhythms from the snare drum solos, drum set possibilities are introduced and further explored by way of time keeping, fills and soloing. A very inspiring and exiting collection of drum set etudes repertoire is also included in this amazing package. This is a fantastic book written by a fantastic teacher and an expert with a resourceful teaching career experience. Snare drum solos and drum set etudes are essentially a complete collection of stand-alone performance repertoire. The materials throughout the book contains: Polyrhythms, Odd Note Groupings, Metric Modulation, Superimposition of Meter, Multidirectional Rhythms, Feet Ostinatos, Cross Rhythmic Accents, and much more. Henrique De Almeida educational products have being praised and endorsed by the top drummers and drum magazines in the world!His book “Double Bass Drum Integration” on Berklee Press has been hailed by Modern Drummer magazine as one of the best in 2015!"Henrique is a world-class drummer. He is what I call a New York Session-Drummer. He can play anything! ..and no matter what he plays, over the bar line and all that polyrhythmic stuff he does, he comes back on the "One" Bang! ..He always knows where the "One" is!- Jeff Berlin JAZZ BASSIST LEGEND (Yes/George Benson, Allan Holdsworth)"Henrique De Almeida shows strong direction and leadership in his approach to playing the drums. This is a trait that can be passed on to those who choose to abide by his opinions and direction as a consultant and teacher." -Jazz Fusion Legend/Hall of Fame - Billy Cobham“Henrique is crisp and spot on” -Jazz Great- Jeff Hamilton“Henrique he is great, and what a great player!, ...and he will end up helping a lot of students, through his playing and teaching”?-Jazz Great- Danny Gottlieb (Pat Metheny Group)“ Henrique's playing is tight, tasty and great to watch.... his solo work is excellent and his Jazz Latin and more advanced odd group (rhythms) are very musical” -- Drum Scene?Australia #1 Drum Magazine“Henrique drums with precise ghosting, killer hi-ha work, and some wicked soloing...”- Modern Drummer Magazine“Henrique De Almeida is a very accomplished and virtuosic percussionist, and He is a man with HEART! Not only He has his Brazilian tradition but also really understands what we are doing in American. He is also a master of Polyrhythms! - Kenwood Dennard?(Miles Davis, Jaco Pastoriuos, Sting)