Drum Programming

NEW and IMPROVED 2nd Edition for 2022 ! For over 30 years, the core teachings in this book have helped electronic musicians learn to program and think like a drummer. Short "learn-by-doing" exercises throughout the chapters explore rhythmic patterns and song building. Each chapter focuses on a different piece of the drum kit, how it is played, and how it is programmed. All but 2 of the 42 drum patterns can be programmed using a simple 16 step grid commonly available in programming tools and apps. Two advanced exercises touch on 32 and 96 step grids for faster note sequences and rhythmic nuances. Many popular songs utilize the very first pattern in the book (01), also known as Rocker's Style in Reggae. This new and improved 2nd edition excels over the 1st with color-coded tablature, colorful artwork, condensed/refined chapters, and 4 example songs instead of just 1. Readability is enhanced with reflowable eBook format where font size can be increased and images zoomed. While this slightly jumbles the text and graphics, it makes reading on mobile devices much easier. Landscape orientation is suggested for best eBook reading experience.