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Advanced Funk Studies: Creative Patterns for the Advanced Drummer

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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.

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!

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.

It only took me 15 years to finally purchase this great book. For my personal use and also have some students interested in learning from it too. Full of great grooves, fills, and patterns. thanks!

Latham does a great job communicating the technique of funk drumming with the complete transcriptions. Not a beat is missed.

I enjoyed working with my conservatory graduated teacher on the solos in this book over several years.

I like the solos. It was hard to find a good book with drum solos plus extra and a CD.

Jack is such a good teacher because he always knows what I should work on next, and next is good. This book was his latest next suggestion for me, and he was right again. It's a big part of my practice day now, and there are pages and pages of funky fun to be had.