A lesson by lesson guide to the techniques and rudiments required in order to play the more interesting and advanced drum patterns used in rock, jazz and funk music today.

A knowledge of basic sticking and rhythm patterns is assumed.

The book is divided into four sections: Sticking (introductory exercises); Around The Drums with Rudiments; Independence and Progressive Studies In Polyrhythms; and Drumming Styles and Solos.

Comes with a CD containing audio demonstrating all examples.