This in-depth second edition focuses on understanding the concepts behind brush playing, and then presents many brush patterns and techniques. You will learn the signature brush strokes of such drumming legends as Buddy Rich, Philly Joe Jones, and Elvin Jones. It will help you to develop greater improvisational prowess, and explore and create new, personal patterns. Includes features such as: ten concepts for good brush playing; 32 patterns for ballad, medium- and up-tempo playing; rhythm table exercises for brush dexterity; coordination exercises for time playing; play-along audio with 34 bass grooves tracks.