The Commandments of RandB Drumming is a historical and in-depth study of RandB drumming, from soul to funk to hip-hop, written by world-renowned session and live drummer Zoro (Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Sean Lennon). Topics include practice tips, developing the funky bass drum and hi-hat, creating and playing with loops, and what are considered the Ten Commandments of Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop (the top ten recordings from each era). This book not only pays homage to the RandB drummers of the past, but gives the reader a fortune of invaluable information both in history and playing. This newly revised 10th anniversary edition features updated information and loads of new photos and album artwork throughout. It includes a play-along CD featuring various styles of RandB, and also includes an RandB history tree. 160 pages covering every imaginable angle, nook, and cranny of RandB for only $24.95 The book was voted the #1 educational drum book in the world by Modern Drummer magazine's Readers Poll and also deemed "a must-have for the soulful drummer," by Traps Magazine. "Zoro's book is a milestone achievement and the most comprehensive book on the subject of RandB drumming I have ever seen." -Vinnie Colaiuta "I consider Zoro's book an essential investment " -Dennis Chambers