Beyond Bop Drumming by John Riley Book

Beyond Bop Drumming by John Riley is the acclaimed follow-up to The Art of Bop Drumming, expanding on the evolution of jazz drumming during the post-bop era of the 1960s. This comprehensive instructional book and audio resource explores advanced concepts such as broken time playing, ride cymbal variations, and modern rhythmic phrasing, making it an essential study for serious jazz drummers.

The book includes detailed transcriptions, solo analysis, and play-along materials designed to develop improvisation, coordination, and stylistic depth. With a strong focus on real-world application, it guides drummers through advanced ideas like implied metric modulation and up-tempo unison figures, helping players internalize the language of modern jazz performance. Available from Sky Music Australia, it remains a foundational text for advanced drum study.

Features

• Follow-up to the critically acclaimed Art of Bop Drumming
• Focus on post-bop jazz drumming concepts from the 1960s
• Broken time playing and ride cymbal variations
• Up-tempo unison ideas and advanced coordination concepts
• Implied metric modulation and advanced rhythmic development
• Solo analysis and complete transcriptions included
• Play-along tunes for practical application
• Suitable for advanced drummers and jazz students
• Includes companion audio material

Specs

• Title: Beyond Bop Drumming
• Author: John Riley
• Publisher: Warner Bros. Publications Inc., U.S.
• Publication Date: 1 February 1997
• Edition: Paperback/Combined
• Language: English
• Print Length: 80 pages
• ISBN-10: 1576236099
• ISBN-13: 978-1576236093