Creative Construction is an instructional drum set method book with play-along audio tracks that help drummers write parts that connect closely with other musicians. Through musical examples you will learn to listen and make effective choices in creating your own musical contribution. Examples in the book explain and demonstrate how to make these connections and offer starting points for you to ultimately build you own ideas upon.



Each of the 8 play-along songs are written to exercise specific skills, such as odd time signatures, playing with dynamics, syncopated rhythms, shifting tempos and more. Practical advice helps in the transition from your practice room to live performance.



The book includes:

- cd / mp3 audio consisting of 8 original songs. Each songs is presented both with and without drums. (16 tracks total)

- Tips on playing fills and how to come up with variations of your own.

- Introduction to odd time signatures (5/4, 6/8 and 3/4)

- Ideas on song form, arrangement and using simple charts

- Concepts in listening and musical interpretation

- A method for writing your own original drum parts that connect well with other musicians