That's a great clarification, Timbata! The only thing I don't really share, and is just a matter of which "school" you come from, is the interpretation of drags. Traditionally, a drag, just like a flam, has no actual rythmic value. They're all grace notes. It kinda loses power as opposed ...

Matus - Great book & great playing. This may help clear up some of the confusion ....

Here's a sheet I put together for a few of the exercises from Stick Control. The first one (#5) is just a paradiddle ...

Try this .....

I also like your samba video:



Is this correct?

This is George Hooks. He played for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus back in the 80's & 90's. Modern Drummer did an article on him in Feb '96. He's a crazy dude.

http://georgehooks.com/bio/

“Sound City” – The complete Documentary film about one of LA’s most well-known recording studios, directed by Dave Grohl, is posted on YouTube. Not sure how long it will stay up, so watch it while you can. There’s a ton of great footage featuring, Omar Hakin, Jim Keltner, Taylor Hawkins, Mick Fleetw...

Hey Jean - Nice playing, very well done! You are obviously very comfortable with what Vinnie calls "Superimposed Metric Modulation." I noticed at the end of the video you had some notes, do you care to share some of your ideas?

I'm not sure if this is the kind of thing you looking for. This guy has a book and several interesting video's on his web site. It's based on the Indian (Carnatic) approach to rhythm. http://www.advancedrhythm.com/ While we're on the topic on indian rhythms check out this video with Allaha Rahka and...

These come highly recommended:

http://www.alienears.com/category/190-custm-i-ear-mitrs.aspx