Progressive Progressive Rhythm Section Grooves For Bass & Drums features over 70 licks designed to introduce bass players and drummers to virtually all commonly used rhythmical figures. Some basic musical knowledge will be helpful. (See Progressive Bass Guitar by Gary Turner and Brenton White or Introducing Bass by Stephan Richter and Progressive Drum Method by Craig Lauritsen).
Some basic musical knowledge is assumed. (See Progressive Bass Guitar by Gary Turner and Brenton White. Introducing Bass by Stephan Richter and Progressive Drum Method by Craig Lauritsen).
Progressive Progressive Rhythm Section Grooves For Bass & Drums also by Stephan Richter and Craig Lauritsen is a valuable introduction to the role of, and the technique required of bass players and drummers within a rhythm section.
This book is split into ten broad stylistic categories, each listing examples in order of difficulty. The book's layout is designed for versatility of usage and readers are encouraged to access relevant information from anywhere within the book.
Each example includes a tempo setting which is the speed which the authors feel works best for that particular groove. The authors also suggest that you practice each example at various tempos. Technically difficult examples especially should first be practiced at a comfortably slow tempo. Remember that speed comes from precise, controlled playing.
This book will benefit the reader in the following ways: