The Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk and Hip Hop

Book - DVD

By Zoro

The Drummer for Lenny Kravitz , The New Edition , Jody Watley , Bobby Brown , Philip Bailey and many more

Zoro's new DVD series has hit the stores and is waiting just for you!

In this massive three-volume set, Zoro chronologically traces the evolution of R&B drumming by examining the the most influential groups, drummers, producers, and innovative grooves from the begining of metered time to today. Z gets the skins throbbin' with original tunes as well as authentic covers of the best grooves he's ever heard - and he's heard them all!

Z demonstrates the chops that make him Modern Drummer's R&B Drummer of the Year time and time again. You've heard about the hotfoot - but wait till you SEE him explode with 64th note kicks! Incredible!

Z also shares his philosophy and approach to drumming from a mental, physical and spiritual perspective. If you can't get to a clinic - you can sure get to a drum store. And even if you did get to a clinic - now you can have it at home - everyday!

Zoro's hit series is also available on DVD!

Book Excerpts Check out the following links to get a taste of the soul, funk and hip-hop experience: Chapter 1 - Soul Drumming: A brief historical overview (exerpt) Soul Play Along (with charts) Chapter 2 - Funk Drumming: The Ten Commandments of Funk (listening guide exerpt) 50 Most-covered tunes of the Funk era (exerpt) Chapter 3 - Hip-Hop Drumming The Grooves - Time feel development: New Jack Swing (exerpts with charts) Chapter 4 - Developing Your Own Grooves Super Bad - Grooves that make you go Hmmm...(exerpts with charts)

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