Mr. Steve Langone

"Advanced Rhythmic Concepts for the Modern Drummer draws from great methods such

as Syncopation and Stick Control and adds a modern twist to it. The addition of the

Konnakol syllables is a very fresh way to approach and command independence and

overall control on the drum set.”

- Antonio Sanchez

Master Drummer / Musician

(performed with Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker,

Danilo Perez, Gary Burton, Chick Corea)

"Steve presents it in a way that is both practical and easily applied to the drum

set. Borrowing from perhaps the most sophisticated rhythm theory in the world, Langone

uses South Indian Konnakol syllables to help one to hear and internalize the cross

rhythms. Presented in a series of grids (over 60!) and helpful suggestions on how to

apply them or orchestrate them on the drums, this material will provide drummers and

musicians with a challenge for a long time to come! “

- John Ramsay

Chair, Percussion Department

Berklee College of Music

"One of the most forward concepts in drum set playing these days is the approach of

multiple times being played at the same time. Steve's book is the STATE OF THE ART

in this concept. Very well explained and written, and a great challenge for all of us.”

- Bob Gullotti

Master Drummer / Educator

International recording artist and

member of The Fringe

"Using his lessons with Alan Dawson and others as a jumping-off point, Steve Langone

delivers a great tool for those looking to expand their rhythmic language. ... stick with it

and practice at your own pace - your rhythmic horizons will be expanded soon enough."

- Modern Drummer

Review by Ilya Stemkovsky (April, 2015)