Jazz drum method book for bop drumming
The Art of Bop Drumming (+CD) by Alfred Music Publications is written by John Riley, known for his creative flexibility and musicality and for working with Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillepsie and Miles Davis. This jazz drum method book focuses on bop drumming and includes solos, patterns, tips and exercises to help you play with more style awareness and musical control.
In the book you work on time playing, comping, soloing and brushes. This drum method also includes jazz essentials and charts, giving you not just technical exercises but material that connects directly to practical jazz drumming.
Practice with the included CD
The included CD makes this drum lesson method especially useful for self-study. You get practice examples and play-along tracks, so you can apply the material from the book straight away in context.
On the CD you hear Bob Mintzer on tenor saxophone, Phill Markowitz on piano, James Genus on bass and John Riley on drums. If you are looking for a bop drumming book with audio to work specifically on jazz drums, this Alfred Music Publications edition offers a clear and practical setup for study and lessons.
