Edition: Paperback Book & 2 CD Package, Drums

It's About Time is the answer to statements you hear such as "don't rush," "don't drag," and "play in the pocket." The most important element in playing the drums is your time and feel. The exercises and practice CDs in this package will help identify good and bad time-keeping habits and will assist you in deciphering between playing notes and performing music. You will learn concepts such as playing behind the beat, in the middle of the beat, on top of the beat, playing "the space," placement of drum fills, and many exercises to help you develop your "inner-clock." Also featured are many play-along examples and demonstrations from Dennis Chambers, Ricky Lawson, Harvey Mason, and more, plus an all-star band performing all of the accompaniment tracks. Simply a "must-have" for all serious drummers and musicians! "...Dinkins starts out by developing independence between all four limbs, then adding a fifth 'limb' - your voice. This may not be a traditional way to practice, but it can be very effective. Soon the reader is moving on to subdivisions, developing a sense of space, fills, time movement/feel, and grooving in ¾... " Fran Azzarto Modern Drummer, February 2005 (Four Star Review) "'It's About Time'?offers some practical answers to how drummers develop the essential sense of timing. Written by renowned percussionist and performing artist Fred Dinkins, the new book/CD set is designed to help drummers understand, control, and improve their sense of timing." School Band & Orchestra March 2004