Groove Alchemy

This book/video/audio package is like an encyclopedia of New Orleans and Funk rhythms with over 600 examples demonstrated on the audio tracks. As a bonus, the book now includes the full Groove Alchemy DVD which can be streamed or downloaded using a unique code (provided in each book). All of these classic grooves are transcribed, plus you get all of Stanton's creative applications and expansions of them. The package also contains four full band play-along tracks from Stanton's Groove Alchemy CD. Learn the classic beats from drummers like Zigaboo Modeliste and the drummers of James Brown: Clyde Stubblefield & Jabo" Starks and learn the drum parts to dozens of classic songs like Sissy Strut , Hey Pocky A-Way and Look-ka Py Py and James Brown s Mother Popcorn , Sex Machine , Super Bad to name only a few. Stanton s concept of playing in-between the cracks is also covered in detail. This book is a wealth of information and Modern Drummer Magazine has named it in their Top 25 Must Have Drum Books !