The Commandments Of R&B Drumming

by Zoro

Voted #1 R&B/Blues/Funk drummer in the world by Modern Drummer magazine, Zoro has developed an educational guide that covers every aspect of R&B drumming. Besides being a columnist for Modern Drummer and Gig magazines, he is also the editor of Stick It, and a respected player, clinician, writer and educator. His funky groove put motion into the music of Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown and others.

This book and CD package provides many useful exercises and transcriptions for technique development. The chapters are divided into Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop. Each is broken down into a brief historical overview, and then studied and developed through grooves from that era. Once the "Ten Commandments" are learned, then developing your own grooves can be achieved, which is covered in the fourth and final chapter.

The praise that accompanies this book is tremendous as Vinnie Colaiuta, Ron Spagnardi, Dennis Chambers, Virgil Donati and many others all rave about it! Even Bob Breithaupt, President of the Percussive Arts Society is quoted as saying, "A major addition to drum set pedagogy that all serious players and teachers should have in their libraries." An R&B drummer lineage poster is also included.

The Commandments of R&B Drumming DVD

From the publisher:
"In this award-winning DVD, Zoro brings his intense passion for funky music to life with a very in depth and entertaining look at the history of rhythm and blues music drummers. His unique presentation delves into the evaluation of rhythm and blues by demonstrating grooves that span a 100-year timeline, from gospel and New Orleans, to funk and Hip-Hop. A must-have for drummers who are serious about grooves!"

Special features include:

Performance Only Feature
Photo Gallery with Narration
Hilarious Outtakes and "Zoro-isms"
Funky Zoro Solo Bonus Footage
Internet Connectivity
Zoro Drum Setup