VIC FIRTH
PLAYALONG TRACKS
   "SHO-NUFF"
         featuring ZORO

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Zoro's Vic Firth signature stick:

An enlarged SD4 with a barrel tip for great tone while grooving on the cymbals and hi-hat. In hickory. L=16 3/8", Dia.=.555"

THIS WEEK'S TRACK IS EXCERPTED FROM ZORO'S The Commandments of R&B Drumming "The Commandments of R&B Drumming" is a historical and in-depth study of R&B drumming, from soul to funk to hip-hop. Topics include practice tips, developing the funky bass drum and hi-hat, creating and playing with loops, and what are considered the Ten Commandments of Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop (the top ten recordings from each era). This book and DVD not only pays homage to the R&B drummers of the past, but gives the reader a fortune of invaluable information both in history and playing. The newly revised 10th anniversary edition book features updated information and loads of new photos and album artwork throughout. It includes a play-along CD featuring various styles of R&B, and also includes an R&B history tree. 160 pages covering every imaginable angle, nook, and cranny of R&B! Voted #1 Educational Drum Book in the Modern Drummer Magazine Readers Poll! Click here to check out Zoro's "Commandments of R&B Drumming" lesson series

A native of Los Angeles, Zoro is one of the funkiest drummers on the contemporary music scene today. His stellar playing has led to an impressive range of worldwide musical adventures including performing with such artists as: Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, The New Edition, Philip Bailey, Jody Watley, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Vanessa Paradis and many others. As an author, Zoro’s first book, The Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk and Hip Hop is published by Warner Brothers Publications. Check out Zoro's artist feature on vicfirth.com!