I'll look into that book, Pekka. I haven't picked up too many instructional books lately, and I had to put my kit away in December to make room for our Christmas decorations, so I just set it back up this week. As I'm using a pretty basic electronic drum kit, I'll need to make some upgrades to the components of the kit to expand how I can use it. For instance, the snare pad it came with is a single-zone pad, meaning I can't do any cross-sticking on it. That will be something I'd look to change for sure as getting an acoustic kit is unrealistic for me at this time. My best bet is either to customize and upgrade components, or wait a bit longer and trade up to get a more responsive kit. I could still use the practice though .
Some books I've since acquired with regards to drumming: - Groove Essentials by Tommy Igoe ( http://www.amazon.com/Groove-Essentials-Play-Along-Complete-Encyclopedia/dp/1423406788/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327159688&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow - http://www.amazon.com/Groove-Essentials-Play-Along-Complete-Encyclopedia/dp/1423406788/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327159688&sr=1-1 ). It's a fun play-along book/DVD/MP3 set taking the user through different styles and grooves. - Beyond Bop Drumming by John Riley ( http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Drumming-Manhattan-Music-Publications/dp/1576236099/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327159916&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow - http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Drumming-Manhattan-Music-Publications/dp/1576236099/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327159916&sr=1-1 ). I found this one in the 50% off bin at a local music store. Obvious from the title, it is strictly limited to jazz. I haven't actually been through any of the exercises yet, but have got plenty of enjoyment already digging through his drummer/album recommendations in the back of the book.
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