Many drum books are academic and dry. Nickel's grooves are musical and sit well in pop, rock, and fusion contexts. The "extra quality" comes from the fact that these aren't just technical exercises—they are usable beats that you can immediately apply to songs.

The third section of the book delves into more advanced techniques for groove playing, including:

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Jost Nickel is an active educator and performer; purchasing the book directly supports the creation of more high-level drumming resources. If you are looking for a

The book includes professionally recorded tracks that allow you to hear exactly how the ghost notes and displacements should sit in a mix.