Progressive "Around the Drums with Syncopation" has been designed to give drummers, of all styles and levels of playing ability, a carefully graded introduction to reading and playing drum music. The drum player is introduced to basic rhythms and then gradually introduced to syncopated rhythms using the whole drum kit.
Although a drummer can enjoy a career playing certain forms of music never having to read, it can extremely limit his playing skills. By simply learning to read and play the exercises in this book your musicianship will increase dramatically.
Jim Latta M.I.M.T.
(Member, Institute of Music Teachers)
JIM LATTA
M. I. M. T.
(Member, Institute of Music Teachers)
Jim Latta is senior lecturer in Drums and Percussion at the college for Technical and further education. He has performed with many Jazz and Pop artists including Don Burrows, Bee Gees, Shirley Bassey, John Farnham, George Golla, Pete Condoli and Frank Tosolino.
Jim also works as session musician and teacher.
Explanation of Drum Notation
L = Accent
* Please note that stem direction is likely to alternate, e.g., up 3 or down
Counting Guide
