The elements of which John Favicchia refers to in the title of his release, are simple one-beat variations of basic 16th-note and triplet rhythms.

After presenting these elements, John takes you to a further level.

He shows you how to execute accent figures in any place in the measure, play accents in any desired position combined with double-stroke rolls.

This way you learn to orchestrate all your ideas in more creative ways around the kit, improvise with much more freedom, recognize and execute any given ensemble figure encountered on a chart, and solo around the hits while playing with a band - no matter where the hits fall.

A separate section is also included on using the elements to increase your four-limb independence while grooving.

Dom Famularo, world-renowned drummer, author, and clinician, comments:

"In the many books I have seen, I am very excited about 'Elements'. This is a much-needed aspect of learning drumset. John, with his extensive playing and teaching experience, has shared a valuable step in really understanding how to spark creativity in drumset ideas."

In addition, the included mp3/data disc is filled with bass track loops in nearly every style of music from Latin to rock, as well as 16 play-along ensemble hits examples and 8 complete play-along tracks of varying difficulties.

These tracks contain all the musical context in which to practice applying the Elements in grooves, fills, ensemble figures, and solos.