Rhythmic Aerobics, Volume 2

Rhythmic Aerobics Volume II is an advanced instruction book which specializes in four areas of drumming; shuffle, swing, six-eight and odd time signatures. It contains challenging material and is arrangedinfour measure exercises relative to today's music. Drummers who use this text will improve timing, technique, dexterity and learn a wealth of rhythms for the demands of modern drumming. Drum fills are also included oneachpage.

Author Jim Ryan meticulously blends beats and fills throughout 85 pages of drum music that is complimentary to the style he writes about. This is an excellent book for teachers withadvancedstudents.

Rhythmic Aerobics Volume II was created with material to stretch the limits of one's capability. Use Volume II as part of one's practice sessions and you'll find practical material for useinbecoming a well-rounded drummer for the world to hear.

CONTENTS

• Acknowledgments
• About the Author
• Introduction
• Legend
• Drum Set Layout
• Section I Shuffle Rhythms
• Funk Shuffles
• Section II Swing Rhythms for Jazz Drumming
• One Bar Exercises
• Two Bar Exercises
• Section III 8 Rhythms
• Section IV Odd Time Signatures
• Rhythms in 546
• Rhythms in Rhythms in 647
• Rhythms in 78
• Rhythms in 98