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Shuffles • Linear Grooves
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BEST SELLING TITLES FROM RICK LATHAM
Advanced Funk Studies… “It’s like a Bible, I keep a copy in my briefcase.
– Louie Bellson
Advanced Funk Studies… “I like to call this book the Stick Control of Funk.”
– Ed Shaughnessy
”Advanced Funk Studies, one of “The 25 Greatest Drum Books Ever Published”
“This book was mentioned by several professionals as their book of choice”
Modern Drummer Magazine
“The Bible for Funky Drumming…..Advanced Funk Studies “
Drums and Percussion Magazine
“Contemporary Drumset Techniques is instructive and very exciting…definately a recommendation..”
Music Maker Magazine
In Advanced Funk Studies, the video, Rick Latham takes the viewer through all the concepts and some of the actual examples which are presented in his world famous book Advanced Funk Studies. In the 25 years which this book has been published it has opened the funk door to thousands of players. With the addition of the video, Rick brings to life those concepts and ideas in a way which every student, no matter what level of proficiency, will benefit. The tape includes discussion and playing of introductory exercises hi-hat patterns, hi-hat openings, combination exercises, fill patterns, funk patterns, ideas derived from the most famous funk drummers and solo applications.
“Advanced Funk Studies is among the best of the lot…a well produced text on funk drumming styles. Those wishing a good compilation of funk patterns are advised to investigate Latham’s book…Contemporary Drumset Techniques provides a wealth of material…these techniques can lead to a great degree of control on the drum set…”
In Contemporary Drumset Techniques, the video, Rick Latham takes the viewer through all the concepts as well as many of the actual examples which are presented in his world famous book Contemporary Drumset Techniques. This book has offered a fresh perspective of drumset performance to thousands of players. With the addition of the video, Rick brings to life those concepts and ideas in a way which all players, no matter what level of proficiency, will benefit. The tape includes discussion and playing of contemporary rudiments, drumset interpretation, hand doubles, hi-hat foot substitutions, shuffle patterns, ghost notes, cymbal patterns and hip-hop patterns. Rick also discusses his use of the traditional grip.
Supported by his band including Steve Curry (guitar), Miles Hahn (bass), Deron Johnson (keys) and Joe Vincelli (sax), Rick performs five sizzling tunes demonstrating and reinforcing all the ideas.
The 25th anniversary DVD is a must for every drummer interested in improving their concept and performance of today’s styles.
COMMENTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE ABOUT “Advanced Funk Studies” and “Contemporary Drumset Techniques”
“Advanced Funk Studies one of “The 25 Greatest Drum Books Ever Published”…”This book was mentioned by several professionals as their book of choice.”
(August 1993) Modern Drummer Magazine, U.S.A.
“The Bible for Funky Drumming…Advanced Funk Studies w/two cassette tapes”
Drums and Percussion Magazine, Germany
“Our readers have acclaimed your book Contemporary Drumset Techniques as the most interesting drummers book of this year, 1991.”
Slagwerkkrant Magazine, The Netherlands
“Unless your name is Steve Gadd or Harvey Mason, this title should be in your collection.”
The Drum Reader, England
“Rick Latham has raised a generation of drummers with his superb Advanced Funk Studies…and his new book Contemporary Drumset Techniques is brilliant.”
Batteur Magazine, France
“Advanced Funk Studies is definitely one of the most studied books of drumming literature…Contemporary Drumset Techniques is instructive and very exciting…definitely a recommendation…”
Music Maker Magazine, The Netherlands
“These challenging solos would make excellent material for juries and competitions…The two tapes are a valuable resource with this method…Advanced Funk Studies.”
Percussive Notes Magazine, United States
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