Ny yo PRs gee aeContents Introduction — How to Use This Book Explanation of Notation Notes and Rests Understanding Note Values — Eighth and Sixteenth Note Combinations SECTION 1 Bass Drum Variations (Examples 1 - 149) SECTION 2 Hi-Hat and Snare Drum Variations (Examples 150 - 394) SECTION 3 Thirty-Second Notes Part A - Bass Drum Variations (Examples 395 — 429) Part B — Snare Drum Variations (Examples 430 - 450) SECTION 4 Advanced Variations Part A - Miscellaneous Variations (Examples 451 - 456) Part B — Rolls on the Hi-Hat (Examples 457 — 466) Part C - Sticking and Sound Source Variations (Examples 467 - 476) SECTION 5 Composite Patterns (Examples 477 — 496) 26 27 48 49 54 56 58 39 61Introduction This book introduces a new concept which will equip its reader with the tools necessary to create millions of drum beats applicable to the styles of Rock, Funk, Heavy Metal, Rap and Reggae. This system has the following features: 1. Each example has immediate value and usage. 2. After practicing small numbers of examples, the technique and co-ordination necessary to play thousands of beats has been mastered. 3. Creating unique beats (some which have never before been played) is a simple process. 4, A lifetime of possibilities has been condensed into one book. 5. The examples have been listed in a progressive format so that drummers of virtually any level can choose appropriate practice material. 6. The process of creating beats using this book is simple and enjoyable. 7. It is possible to create 416,157,452 4 beats using this book. 8. This book can be used in countless other ways. It all depends on your own ideas. 9. — This book makes a valuable teaching aid. Study of this book will improve: * Sight reading Technique Co-ordination Your vocabulary of beats in the styles of Rock, Funk, Heavy Metal, Rap and Reggae Your ability to create and improvise How To Use This Book A knowledge of basic drumming fundamentals is assumed (see “Progressive Drum Method’ by Craig Lauritsen), All of the examples contained within sections 1, 2,3 and 4 are written in 2 time. When 2 x % bars are joined together, a standard $ bar is produced. Using this concept minimises written examples whilst maximising possibilities e.g. The number of possible { beats created by combining any 2 of the 10 examples (Ex. 1 - Ex. 10) from page 9 equals 100. Here are 2 examples of this process: 1) Ex.2 +Ex.3 2) Ex. 10 +Ex.7 Many beats are simply a % bar repeated, hence the exercises are usable singularly as well as combined with others. The book is split into 5 sections~ 1. Bass Drum Variations 2. Hi-Hat and Snare Drum Variations 3. Thirty-Second Notes 4, Advanced Variations 5. Composite Patterns Each section deals with an important aspect of beat creation and contains a section outline, explanation of ‘examples and suggested practice method. I recommend playing each example twenty times before continuing. Thope this book opens up as many possibilities for you as it has for me. Good luck and have fun, because that’s really what it’s all about.