| This is something i read on Simon Phillip's web site, (one of my favourites)
and it is IMO good advice worth sharing. Not to say you can get away without a good basic study of rudiments as they are so helpful.
Following his advice my pick of a great video showing playing un-technically and feeling good is Steve Jordan The Groove is Here. If you have some spare pocket money, add to your collection.
Another example of simplicity but effective is a fill i like to use (Steve Ferrone's uses it heaps) is simply in a bar of four, playing a single beat and 3 rests, very effective.
Simon Phillip's
" ... i'm not really up to speed with what drum books or teaching methods are available these days. I had to figure out most of that stuff on my own as when I was starting out there weren't so many books available and certainly no videos. I would suggest that if there is a particular drummer you like then find out whether he or she has a book out and get a copy - or a video might be more entertaining. However please don't forget the main reason to play is to play music - not execute rudiments at blinding speed. It's a nice party trick and certainly nothing wrong with a formidable technique - but it is more important to be able to play different styles with a great feel and musicality. I learned pretty much everything I know from playing along with records! "  |