In this groundbreaking book drummer/producer Mark Colenburg creates a new template for the art of hip-hop drumming. Along the way he explains and demonstrates many of the concepts used in creating beats in modern hip-hop RandB and pop drumming and programming - and then shows how to apply these concepts to your own playing. Mark also looks at specific aspects of drumming technique groove and creativity. These include warm-ups beat patterns musical swag performance concepts improvisation and chops.