Understanding the Language of Music A Drummer's Guide to Theory and Harmony

Have you ever noticed that many of the world's most influential drummers have a deep understanding of music and also know how to play another instrument? Modern Drummer founder and publisher Ron Spagnardi has, and with this book/CD pack, he sets out to teach drummers the essentials of theory and harmony using a keyboard.

Concepts covered include:

• major scales
• basic chord structure
• inversions
• diatonic harmony
• chord voicings
• extensions and progressions
• and more vital topics