A lesson by lesson guide to the techniques and rudiments required in order to play the more interesting and advanced drum patterns used in rock, jazz and funk music today. A knowledge of basic sticking and rhythm patterns is assumed. The book is divided into four sections; Sticking (introductory exercises), Around The Drums With Rudiments, Independence, and Progressive Studies In Poly Rhythms, Drumming Styles and Solos. An accompanying CD is included containing all of the examples in this book.