Time Manipulation is an innovative drum book, and it is rooted in tradition as well.
In a progressive structure that stimulates creativity and facilitates an optimal study of phrasing, it presents fundamental groove concepts, from basic to some of the most advanced, that can help in most of the current styles.
It has an open structure, so that everyone can develop their own ideas and creativity, and it is aimed at drummers of all levels who want to progress musically and technically.
It received excellent reviews in Drummer Magazine and Modern Drummer when it was first published in 1992.
Dave Weckl and Peter Erskine wrote recommendation notes for the back cover.
Alain Gozzo from (the French) "Batteur Magazine" included it in his "Ultimate Drummer's Library".
It was previously distributed by Warner Bros Music/IMP, but it is now out of print, and I'm currently working on a new bilingual edition (in English and French). Send me a note if you want to receive the news. Critique
I recently wrote a new book aimed at beginners, or at drummers who want to review the basics and go beyond. It is a clear and concise structure to learn basic coordination and groove in 4/4 and 12/8, basic breaks and fills and much more!
There is a full theory section at the end of the book aiming at explaining everything you will need to know to take a good start or review.
It is only available to my students right now (bilingual edition in English and French).