(Percussion). Ultimate Progressive Drumming, by Alex Cohen, pushes the
boundaries of drum independence and technical complexity while providing
foundational training that will help all drummers, regardless of style.
Starting with basic independence and balance training on the drums,
Cohen moves into groove coordination, melodic phrasing, unison patterns,
and weak-foot builders in the early sections of the book. He then delves
in to various topics for advanced soloing over ostinato patterns and
using rhythmic cells to create complex phrases. Later sections of the
book address some of the most cutting edge topics in progressive and
extreme drumming today, such as hybrid rudiments applied to the kit,
micro-timing and practicing to a displaced click, applications of
polyrhythms, extreme independence, ambidexterity, and use of the
freehand technique over ostinatos. Also included are transcriptions of
influential patterns from Alex's favorite drummers. The package comes
with over 50 minutes of video demonstrating dozens of examples and solos
from the book. The accompanying audio is accessed through Hal Leonard's
popular MyLibrary system using the provided code. The audio can be
streamed or downloaded and includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio
player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set
loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
