Advanced Funk Studies: Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer [Paperback]

Rick Latham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2009

Included in Modern Drummer magazine's list of the 25 greatest drum books, Advanced Funk Studies will help take your groove to the next level. With author and renowned drummer Rick Latham as your guide, you'll learn hi-hat, funk, and fill patterns. Many of the ideas in this book are derived from some of the most famous and proficient funk drummers. The accompanying audio CDs provide examples of the exercises.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A valuable addition to the area of percussion instruction literature." -- Harold A. Jones, Associate Professor of Music, East Carolina University

"Advanced Funk Studies is a well written and informative addition to drum set literature." -- John Beck.; Percussion Instructor, Eastman School of Music, Timpanist, Rochester Philharmonic

"Latham's book Advanced Funk Studies is one of the best books on the market." -- Ed Shaughnessy, Author, Teacher, Clinician, NBC Orchestra, The Tonight Show

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: RICK LATHAM PUB.; Pap/Com edition (November 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825825539
• ISBN-13: 978-0825825538
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, April 18, 2005

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funkiedrummer "funkiedrummer" (Nashville) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advanced Funk Studies: Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer (Paperback)

I have been working in this book for around a year. I started it to help me learn to read drum notation in a format that would not be boring. The book, and practice, have moved me to levels I could not imagine at the beginning of the journey. The other day I finally "heard" what I saw. Great book- get it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and applicable, March 12, 2009

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This review is from: Advanced Funk Studies: Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer (Paperback)

I am enjoying this book. It has some great 'meat and potatoes' hihat patterns. If anyone has played-even for quite a while- it is possible that you have overlooked something basic. The hats section is great for filling in the blanks. The funk patterns section is flat-out fun. You can't help but feel the attitude. The transcriptions section allows you a peek inside the brains of some of the greats: Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Harvey Mason, etc... There is also a solo section, which I haven't tackled yet, but looks to be challenging and entertaining. There are 2 cds included. Additionally,any creativity on your part in the way of stickings and voicing expands the possibilities exponentially. I believe that you will find that this is money well spent. Grab your sticks and enjoy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, even for beginners, August 22, 2009

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Tielman Dewaele "Tielman" (belgium) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Advanced Funk Studies: Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer (Paperback)

I am a beginner drummer. Although this is more for advanced players(title), i'm realy learning much with this book.
You will learn perfect timing and different approaches to what beginners normally play. It's pretty hard and sometimes i get frustrated. But by practicing a lot, you will eventually learn that groove/beat you want to know.
Don't count on finishing the book(doing it all right) the first 2 years..

Good book.