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It is inspirational, motivational, and life-changing. \u003cbr\u003e\"Whether you aspire to tour with a rock band, play jazz in nightclubs, work in the studios, or perform with a symphony orchestra, there is information in this book that will help prepare you to make a living as a musician.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Rick Mattingly, \u003ci\u003ePercussive Notes\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"What a fabulous resource Zoro has compiled here! . . . This is a great book that is going to help many young musicians and drummers (amongst others) achieve their dreams with integrity. Five Stars!\" \u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eDRUMscene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A great book which genuinely can help people, not just drummers.\"- \u003ci\u003emikedolbear.com\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Bottom Line: I highly recommend this book and I only wish that I had it when I started out in the music business! Whether you are a musician who specializes in drums or any instrument, you need this book. Without it, you'll waste years of your life figuring out all of the things that Z has already neatly laid out for you.\"- \u003ci\u003eTigerbill.com\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578091401352,"sku":"00-37750","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/00-37750_large_bb09fe1a-27cd-4a4a-9b3b-d7e4917e4bd9.jpg?v=1779255127"},{"product_id":"the-commandments-of-the-half-time-shuffle-00-35137","title":"The Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle: Drumset Book","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book dedicated exclusively to learning about and playing the half-time shuffle. Complete with historical analysis and overviews of the lineage of the style, the book will equip drummers with all of the necessary tools needed to conquer one of the most beloved, yet mystifying, grooves in drumming history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book features photos, album cover art, motivational quotes, recommended listening, as well as transcriptions of the most definitive half-time shuffle grooves. Gain insight and wisdom from Zoro, one of the legendary masters of R\u0026amp;B drumming, and master the language of the triplet---the foundation of all shuffles. \u003ci\u003eThe Commandments of the Half-Time Shuffle\u003c\/i\u003e is highly innovative, informative, inspirational, and is sure to be a classic!","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597926133896,"sku":"00-35137","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/00-35137_large_dddc5e3a-58d3-48b5-b9bd-97a3e71493bd.jpg?v=1779254918"},{"product_id":"the-commandments-of-early-rhythm-and-blues-drumming-00-30555","title":"The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming: Drumset Book \u0026 Online Audio","description":"Eight years in the making, this \"prequel\" to \u003ci\u003eThe Commandments of R\u0026amp;B Drumming\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the rhythm and blues of the 1940s and 1950s, an incredible musical era when shuffles ruled the airwaves and modern groove playing was in its infancy. Written by Zoro and Daniel Glass, drummer for Royal Crown Revue, this book is loaded with history, photos, graphics, exercises, and transcriptions, and includes the most comprehensive guide to shuffle playing ever written. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book\/CD package is well researched, clear in its goals, and enlightening and inspiring in its approach. Keep this one on your bottom shelf; you're going to want to return to it again and again.\" \u003cbr\u003e---\u003ci\u003eModern Drummer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Simply put, this is an essential requirement for every drummer's library.\" \u003cbr\u003e---\u003ci\u003eDrummer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I am so impressed with what Daniel and Zoro have done to secure the heritage of the modern drumset. \u003ci\u003eThe Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming\u003c\/i\u003e is a must---every inspired drummer needs to experience and learn from this masterpiece. The book will take you on a journey through our history---and knowing where we came from will assist us in our vision for the future! Thank you both for your hard work, so that generations ahead of us can forever enjoy this magical era!\" \u003cbr\u003e---Dom Famularo \u003cbr\u003eDrumming's Global Ambassador \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the modern era of R\u0026amp;B drumming, there aren't too many drummers more qualified than both Zoro and Daniel Glass who could have tackled this subject matter with as much passion as these gentlemen have . . . Anyone wanting to delve into the roots of modern hip hop and R\u0026amp;B will want to look no further than this resource; it's excellent in every regard.\" \u003cbr\u003e---\u003ci\u003eDrumScene\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597969682568,"sku":"00-30555","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/00-30555_large_0de37192-5da2-4594-9c5b-e7e426817770.jpg?v=1779254933"},{"product_id":"the-commandments-of-r-b-drumming-play-along-00-32444","title":"The Commandments of R\u0026B Drumming Play-Along: Drumset Book \u0026 MP3 CD","description":"Featuring 14 of the funkiest tunes in such styles as gospel, blues, soul, funk, go-go, new jack swing, and hip-hop, this play-along package chronologically documents the evolution of R\u0026amp;B drumming from the 1950s through the late '90s. Included are songs made popular by R\u0026amp;B legends such as James Brown, The Meters, Aretha Franklin, and Janet Jackson. The CD tracks are performed by an all-star R\u0026amp;B band featuring Al McKay, the legendary guitarist of Earth, Wind \u0026amp; Fire. 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