This listing is for a new and and un-used softcover book. It is "Universal Rhythms for Drumset: The Keys to Unlock a World of Creativity." Comes with CD. Written by drummer/educator Dave DiCenso, Universal Rhythms for Drumset is a workbook with a concept designed to help demystify the drummer's creative process. Working from the notion that the majority of Western music is built upon five simple rhythmic phrases, DiCenso offers creative tools that demonstrate how to identify, interpret, and manipulate this five-rhythm alphabet in order to improve one's understanding of rhythm as a language and one's ability to speak it on a set of drums.

By applying an innovative eight-step mastery system" to each lesson, the reader is challenged to go beyond muscle memory and improve cerebral skills such as pulse/space/shape awareness within any groove, fill, embellishment, or solo; getting ideas to flow seamlessly from mind to limbs to drums; understanding the space other musicians occupy to make informed musical choices and create a deeper band pocket.

Lessons that include over 500 exercises covering 28 drumming styles are all based upon only five rhythms, and all examples in the book are performed by the author on the included MP3 CD. Pages-100. The book measures approximately 9" by 12". This book is new and comes from a music shop that went out of business a couple of years ago. It is in excellent condition with minor signs of wear and handling. No rips, tears or markings. Binding is rock solid. Please check the scans above for a close-up view. Scans are of actual item listed. No stock photos. I will try to respond to any questions regarding this listing within 24 hours. I will combine shipping cost on multiple purchases whenever possible. If you have the winning bid on any multiple listings, please wait for my invoice so that I can give you the adjusted shipping cost. NOTE -All shipping charges for returned merchandise will be paid by the buyer. No exceptions.