Publisher: Hudson Music
A Complete Curriculum for Contemporary Drum Set Skills

The Playing Techniques series marks the culmination of legendary drummers Ralph Humphrey and Joe Porcaro's deep contribution to drum set education. Covering the study of everything pertaining to the proper technical performance of music on the drum set, the materials are presented in a systematic manner similar to a college course, which the authors refined over decades of teaching at Musicians Institute and Los Angeles College of Music.

Book two covers category 2 & 3 sticking; flams, flam paradiddles and other flam rudiments voiced on the drums; buzz rolls; continued development of foot technique and independence; continued use of foot ostinatos with hand patterns in 4/4 and 12/8; melodic phrasing around the drum set; ruff and drag rudiments; and continued control development.

Playing Techniques Series contains 179 video demonstrations by Ralph. The videos are informal, full of incredible advice and playing and feel like you are sitting in class or a private lesson with him.

Book Preview

• Playing Techniques – Book 1
• Playing Techniques – Book 2
• Playing Techniques – Book 3
• Playing Techniques – Book 4
• Even in the Odds