This perennial favorite among drummers helps players develop their bass drum technique and increase their flexibility through the mastery of exercises. Also available by Bailey: Bass Drum Control Solos (06620068) and Drum Solos: The Art of Phrasing...

From Tadd Dameron through Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Eckstine, Cannonball Adderly and Benny Golson, to his own 17-piece “Supersound” big band, Charli Persip has been one of the most in-demand drummers in all of jazz, as well as in the pop...

By following the series of progressive exercises laid out here, drummers who already possess a substantial level of solo skills – but who want to add a greater degree of rhythmic and visual interest to their solo work – will better...

This book by Bass Drum Control (06620020) author Colin Bailey is written for drummers with limited experience in playing jazz and the kind of soloing it requires. Colin helps drummers become more comfortable with phrasing drum solos, and teaches...

Coordinated independence refers to the ability to execute separate rhythms in each hand and foot in a coordinated manner, yet totally independent of one another. This book will teach you this essential part of jazz drumming. Section One covers snare...

Originally released in 1967, this Joe Morello classic is once again available – now with CD! The precursor to his two most widely used instructional books – Master Studies and Master Studies II – this book covers: techniques such...

Ever noticed that many of the world's most influential drummers have a deep understanding of music and also know how to play another instrument? Modern Drummer founder and publisher Ron Spagnardi has, and with this new book/CD pack, he sets out to...