This 80-page book by Bob Ernest, who was responsible for programming the Roland JB-80 series drum machine, is a great introduction to the basic funk beats and patterns used in hip-hop music. Every pattern in the book can be played as a groove in actual performance. This book begins with basic beats using the hi-hat cymbals and moves to increasingly difficult new rhythms for the drum set. It is attractively packaged, with a CD that includes 6 play-along grooves written and performed by Blackbyrd McNight featuring DJ Tonee McGuire.

Introduction
Rhythm Table
Drum Key
The Basic Beat
The Basic Beat
The Basic Beat
The Basic Beat
The Basic Beat
New Rhythms
New Rhythms
New Rhythms
New Rhythms
Snare Drum Variations
Snare Drum Variations
New Rhythms
New Rhythms
Sixteenth Notes
Sixteenth Notes
Sixteenth Notes
Sixteenth Notes
Thirtysecond Notes
Thirtysecond Notes
Half-Time Shuffle
Half-Time Shuffle
Half-Time Shuffle
Right Hand Variations
Right Hand Variations
Right Hand Variations
Advanced Hi-Hat Alternative
Advanced Hi-Hat Alternative
Advanced Hi-Hat Alternative
Play-Along Grooves