The Commandments of R&B Drumming is a historical and in-depth study of R&B drumming from soul to funk to hip-hop written by world-renowned session & 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 R&B 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 recording featuring various styles of R&B and also includes an R&B history tree. 160 pages covering every imaginable angle nook and cranny of R&B for only $25.99! 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 R&B drumming I have ever seen. -Vinnie Colaiuta I consider Zoro s book an essential investment! -Dennis Chambers