Joe Cusatis / Rudimental Books

[jcdrum14]

hey guys,
i have finished working on Jim Chapins Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer with my teacher and he suggested I now look into buying one of Joe Cusatis' books : Rhytmic Patterns and Rudimental Patterns. If anyone has used these books or advice on which one to get i would greatly appreciate any info you can give me.

[Hercraft]

If your goal is Jazz. I suggest the John Riley books about bop drumming.
If you goe for rudiments, the RItual of Rudiments Alan Dawson.

My two cents.-

[denisri]

Joe Cusatis's book great for all styles....very good for the development of fills. Work the book as written single notes..then do as doubles...Denis

[Casper "DrPowerStroke" Paludan]

Yes, get Joe's book! Fantastically helpful. It is one of the books I have had the most fun with and you will quickly get the experience of "flying" on the kit!
Casper

Edit: on my website, I have a couple of videos of exercises from the book so you can get an idea. A LOT of fun to play and very applicable!