The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing blues music. This book/CD package will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing blues drums. Topics include practice tips, note values, shuffle patterns, slow blues patterns, alternate cymbal patterns for a shuffle, hi-hat coordination exercises, bass drum variations, blues rumba, open hi-hat sound, the "Steve Gadd Shuffle," new fill ideas, developing a groove with a bass player, 4 play-along charts, and much more.