Phunky Hip Hop Drummer

This 80-page book does exactly what the title implies. It begins with basic beats, syncopated patterns, adds beats using the high hat, and then adds new rhythms. All of the patterns and their variations are done in single measure exercises and then are combined into two bar grooves. The book ends with six play-along songs that are recorded both with drums and without drums. The combination of the CD, which demonstrates the various patterns, and the play-along grooves, make this an instruction book that comes alive with practical application for performance.