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A**A
+++great+++
A fantastic method for all drummers, all music style+++very very important. for all musician who start play drum very very amazing!
J**S
A hidden gem
I am surprised that this book has not received reviews already. This is indeed a book of advanced concepts, and each chapter provides an enormous amount to be getting on with. Each of the said chapters deals with a specific concept; on this, it is worth providing an example.The Baiao section demonstrates the basic foot ostinato. We are then invited to refer to the accompanying chart which is filled with one-voice rhythms. By keeping a steady single stroke roll on the snare, over the foot ostinato, we are to accent the strokes that fall on the notes on the chart. We can then double the interim notes, play them as triplets, etc.Following this, we are shown numerous examples of Baiao ride patterns for the right hand. The left hand then plays the rhythms on the chart on the snare drum. Not only is this very good for co-ordination, but before we know it, we are playing Weckl-esque latin. The idea of these exercises is to free our limbs to be able to play creatively within a certain style. This Baiao section is one of a large chapter, which goes on to cover the author's five essential afro-cuban styles, all with hand and foot patterns and exercises using the rhythm chart.There are chapters for rudiments, funk, swing, shuffle, samba, Baiao, afro-cuban and solo concepts, all which utilise a structured regimen and the accompanying rhythmic chart. All together, this works very well. Some advance books leave the student wondering what and how to practice; this book does not. It recommends exactly what and how to practice, and provides the tools to do so.Finally, the accompanying CD features Mr. Plainfield (an excellent player) demonstrating every single one of the exercises in the book.I cannot recommend this to the beginner, as a strong foundation is required, as well as a maturity to work through and fully understand the material. This is not a book one could open and have a bash with for ten minutes before doing something else. The material must be understood, absorbed and worked upon, and the gains will be enormous. For the drummer wishing to take their playing to new levels and expand their understanding, this book comes highly recommended.
D**R
A good challenge
This is definitely an advanced book.it will really push even accomplished drummers. You need to dedicate a lot of time to really succeed with the material but it’s great to find some challenging stuff to work on. The main problem is the notation is inaccurate. The mid Tom notes are shown in the floor Tom space, the floor Tom notes are where the bass drum notes usually are etc if you adapt to that there’s no problem.
F**O
libro consigliatissimo
questo libro mi ha aiutato ad affrontare una serie di problemi che avevo sulla batteria.consiglio l'uso di questo libro con un maestro che sappia come vada interpretato
R**M
Un clásico seguro!
El mejor libro de batería que ha caído en mis manos. Soy Bsterista, me dedico a este arte al 100%. Considero que es un “tienes que tener” para todo baterista que quiera mejorar su vocabulario y agregar técnicas a su arsenal.
M**K
I love this book because it is so good
I love this book because it is so good, it has funk, afro cuban, stickings and a lot more. I did not expect much because theres only few reviews but, this book is my top 5 of my 32 drum books I have. Kim is an excellent instructor.
R**K
Five Stars
Very good book...and a very good teacher...
L**X
Five Stars
Really fabulous book on drumming! Kim was so clear- it is a gift he left.
