The Blackley Books
 
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1927, Jim has travelled the world in search of both musical and spiritual knowledge. A first class musical performer, he is highly regarded as one of the premiere drum instructors of all time. Jim’s students have gone on to success playing or recording with greats in every field of music. His books Syncopated Rolls for the Modern Drummer and The Essence of Jazz Drumming have been the subject of countless reviews and articles, and are used the world over by novice, professional and educational institute. “Not just another rehash, this book is a musical gem....” Elvin Jones on Syncopated Rolls for the Modern Drummer “The Essence of Jazz Drumming is all about making music on the drums. Jim Blackley takes us from the most basic time playing to the most sophisticated concepts of jazz drumming, but he never lets us forget that everything is done for the sake of the music. This is a gold mine of information for any serious student....” Don Thompson “Jim Blackley has done it again! This book swings. The philosophy in he text alone is worth the price of the book. All this and music too....” Jake Hanna on The Essence of Jazz Drumming Jim Blackley’s Rhythmical Explorations.... Following on from Jim’s established masterworks we now have the first three volumes of an intended five volume series entitled ‘Rhythmical Explorations’ “Polyrhythmic Develpment Through Time, Rhythm and the Musical Line....” Challenge and develop your thinking even further with these studies from one of the greatest minds ever to play and teach drum set.... “A must for the improvising percussionist....”

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