Tapspace Dancin' on the Time by Hartigan

Method Book Dancin' on the Time

By Royal Hartigan. For Drum set. Advanced rhythmic layers for drum set. Book and DVD.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced.

Tapspace teams up with consummate musician and drum set artist Royal Hartigan to produce the first ever, highly comprehensive coordination development book for drum set players based on applying rudiments and patterns around the kit. The difficulty level of "Dancin' on the Time" goes from simple to very challenging as royal explains how to exercise independence using basic stroke combinations (ruffs, paradiddles, ratamacues, single- and double-stroke rolls, etc.) in 2, 3, and 4-way style independence. The book consists of a staggering 254 pages loaded with hundreds of examples, pictures, and text explanations. Concepts in the book can be applied across the board to any style of music, and benefits from studying this material would include vastly improved coordination, an increase in hearing on multiple levels, and a more finely-tuned ear for the melodic, timbral, and rhythmic possibilities on the drum set. Pick up "Dancin' on the Time" and dive into what will surely become an important standard component for coordination development on the drum set! Dancin' on the Time comes with a special suppl(more...)