Carl Fischer Latham Rick - Advanced Funk Studies + 2 CD

Name: Latham Rick - Advanced Funk Studies + 2 CD
Brand: Carl Fischer
SKU: 81915
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EAN : 9780825825538

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Essential Information About This Method
• Must-have reference: selected by Modern Drummer among the "25 Greatest Drum Books," it is aimed at drummers who want to take their groove to the next level.
• Funk and hi-hat specialization: focused work on hi-hat patterns, placements, and articulations for a stronger and more danceable playing style.
• Fill development: a progressive approach to enrich your transitions without breaking the flow, with ideas directly applicable in a band setting.
• Audio included: 2 CDs of examples to hear the exercises in context and refine your feel, timing, and sound.

Latham Rick - Advanced Funk Studies + 2 CD

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Summary of This Method

With Advanced Funk Studies, Rick Latham offers a method designed for drummers who want to deepen their funk language and gain rhythmic precision. The goal is clear: to help you build a more stable, expressive, and "pocket" groove by focusing on essential elements of modern drumming.

Throughout the book, you explore hi-hat patterns, combinations of funk grooves, and fill sequences designed to strengthen your independence and control. The exercises emphasize subdivision work, accents, and typical funk orchestrations to develop a steady pulse and more musical dynamics. This approach is especially useful if you want to make your grooves more lively without overloading your playing.

Some of the ideas presented are inspired by funk drummers renowned for their effectiveness and musicality: you will find placement and phrasing concepts that make a difference in real contexts (rehearsal, studio, stage). It is an excellent resource to enrich your rhythmic vocabulary, improve coherence between grooves and fills, and work on the "sound" of funk drumming (attack, consistency, nuances).

The 2 included CDs play a central role: they provide audio examples of the exercises, allowing you to clearly hear the rhythmic intention, check your timing, and work on your feel. To progress effectively, you can alternate between reading, practicing with a metronome, and listening to the examples to achieve a more natural and professional result.

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Methods

Artist	Rick Latham	Genre	drum method, funk studies
Instrumentation	drum set

Questions frequently asked

Is this Rick Latham method suitable for deepening funk on drums?

This method is intended for drummers wishing to deepen their understanding of the funk language. The studies develop hi-hat patterns, grooves, and fill progressions typical of this style.

Are the 2 CDs of Advanced Funk Studies included?

Both CDs are included with the book. They provide audio examples of the exercises to hear the rhythmic intentions and to check timing.

What drumming technical aspects are worked on in this book?

The focus is on subdivisions, accents, and typical funk orchestrations. Independence and rhythmic control are exercised through combinations of grooves and fills. Pulse consistency and dynamics are also key focuses.

Is it possible to work on funk groove and fills with this method?

The exercises connect funk grooves to fill sequences to strengthen their musical coherence. The hi-hat patterns also contribute to rhythmic placement practice.