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by Frank Briggs (Author) "Start this exercise at a comfortable tempo and slowly build to your peak tempo..." (more)
Key Phrases: jazz patterns, metric modulation, suggested listening, Note Patterns, Greatest Hits, James Brown (more...)
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This book offers challenging material for the intermediate to advanced drummer. Addressing a multitude of styles, Frank Briggs helps guide your playing to a higher plane while improving your technique and raising your awareness of cutting edge concepts such as metric modulation, displaced beats, polyrhythms, and more. Frank Briggs states, "He believes the more you know about different styles and the inner workings of time and phrasing, the better your ability to contribute to the music at hand. The clearer you see the parallels or the common threads that tie these concepts together, the more freedom you will have to express yourself."

About the Author
Frank Briggs is a musician, teacher, and clinician in the Los Angeles area. His credits include international and domestic touring and recording with various artists, and numerous pubications.

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  • Spiral-bound: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.; 1 edition (December 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786602597
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786602599
  • Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #413,149 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book of all time. . ., July 20, 2000
This book I used during my high school days in 95, now a college student, I still refer to this book. Probably my favorite drumming book of all time, it gives you a summary of exercises and patterns of different styles. If you are a intermediate drummer who doesn't know where to start next, get this book and it will open your eyes to new styles you would want to study later on in the future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT !! One book & video every drummer should own!, October 29, 1999
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This book is one that should be in every drummers library! There isn't one thing that Frank left out of this book. The book starts out with Rudimental Studies and applies them to the kit. This is a great section because, all those rudiments that you learn over the years can finally be applies to the kit in many different ways. From there you get into Linear Patterns and then R&B, Funk & Rock, Blues & Shuffle, World Beats and Odd Meters. All those sections will keep you all busy for quite a while. Make sure you make these grooves your own... play them until they are part of your library. The section I found fun and challenging is Over The Bar. This section has playing 3/16 in 4/4 time, 5/16 in 4/4 time and many others. I found that you could play some of these things over an ostinato, then move them around the kit... you can come up with some real cool ideas. Then there is the Play-Along Tape & Drum Charts, Appendix and the ever important Glossary. Make sure you get your copy as soon as possible, cause' this will take you to places you have never been before! Don't forget to get the video. This companion tape shows Frank's versatility as a drummer. WOW .... what a great drummer & author!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The "Complete Modern Drumset" is EXCELLENT!!!, March 23, 1999
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The "Complete Modern Drumset" has taken my drumming to whole new level! Frank's presentation of the material is very thorough! He covers the basic rudiments, linear patterns, odd time signatures, how to play over the bar, polyrhythms, etc. He also teaches about different kinds of music like Jazz, Jazz Funk, Blues, and Rock, as well as a study of rhythms from other cultures like Afro Funk, the Nanigo, Bossa Nova, and many others.The video and CD contain musical samples and full length songs to show you how to apply them. Frank is an amazing drummer !!! I highly recommend this to anyone who really wants to expand their drumming vocabulary!!!! Shaad Madison
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This book is not easy...it starts off with moderately difficult exercises and increases steadily from there. Read more
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Since 1996 I (as my students) continue to enjoy and benefit from the wealth of (pragmatic)studies and (intuitively challenging) methods Frank has developed. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I have been playing the drums for 10 years and this book showed me things i didn't know i could do on a drumset every drummer should have one.
Published on August 13, 2000 by davisd5

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