Playing the drums is a continuous chain of "magic moments." Whenever the moment seems right, there is a perfect time for everything. Being aware of those "sweet spots" is one thing, but being able to take action at exactly the right moment is the common thread that great drummers of all styles share[...]

This groundbreaking book offers a step-by-step approach for drummers of all styles to learn and apply the concept of open-handed playing on the modern drumset. Based on concepts developed by teaching great Jim Chapin and fusion legend Billy Cobham, Open-Handed Playing not only outlines all the benef[...]

Claus Hessler's Camp Duty Update examines the history of rudimental drumming in Europe and the United States, offering in-depth background information about the various stages of its development. To support the text, the book features traditional musical pieces that can be considered milestones of d[...]