A rock band’s struggling lead singer learns to follow the lead of their sexy new drummer in this steamy male/male romance. Twisted Wishes front man Ray Van Zeller is in one hell of a tight spot. After a heated confrontation with his bandmate goes viral, Ray is hit with a PR nightmare the fledgling band so doesn’t need. But his problems only multiply when they snag a talented new drummer—insufferably sexy Zavier Demos, the high school crush Ray barely survived. Zavier’s kept a casual eye on Twisted Wishes for years, and lately, he likes what he sees. What he doesn’t like is how out of control Ray seems—something Zavier’s aching to correct after their first pulse-pounding encounter. If Ray’s up for the challenge. Despite the prospect of a glorious sexual encore, Ray is reluctant to trust Zavier with his band—or his heart. And Zavier has always had big dreams; this gig was supposed to be temporary. But touring together has opened their eyes to new passions and new possibilities, making them rethink their commitments, both to the band and to each other. Praise for Syncopation “The very best thing about Syncopation is the relationships between and among the bandmates. Ray, Dom, Mish, and Zavier love each other in a way that’s messy and sometimes hurtful but is always deep and steadfast. The central relationship between Ray and Zavier is immensely satisfying, but the best love story in Syncopation is among the found family of bandmates.” —Trisha Brown, Book Riot, Best Books of 2018 “Anna Zabo has such a wonderful way with words and Syncopation will leave you with happy tears and a warm heart.” —Wild Heart Reads

For beginner syncopated rhythm drummers. Introduces basic syncopated rhythm patterns to play around the drums using quarter, eighth, sixteenth and triplet note combinations. Studies in bass drum control, counting and sight reading makes this course essential for all drumming styles.

This method explores the most common syncopated rhythms found in jazz and improves coordinated independence and reading skills. Includes sections on snare drum and bass drum independence, drum fills in context, section and ensemble figures, 1-, 2- and 4-bar ensemble figures, and ensemble "shout chorus" solos.

A comprehensive method that first teaches music reading, then explores many of the most common syncopated rhythms of modern popular music. Includes practice tips, rhythm exercises, beginning music theory, and a recording demonstrating all the examples in the book. 64 pages.

Voted second on Modern Drummer's list of 25 Greatest Drum Books in 1993, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer is one of the most versatile and practical works ever written for drums. Created exclusively to address syncopation, it has earned its place as a standard tool for teaching beginning drummers syncopation and strengthening reading skills. This book includes many accented eighths, dotted eighths and sixteenths, eighth-note triplets and sixteenth notes for extended solos. In addition, teachers can develop many of their own examples from it.

For drummers and all other instrumentalists. A much-needed unofficial companion to Progressive Steps to Syncopation by Ted Reed, a well known reading text in 4/4. This book progressively develops the same type of modern/jazz rhythm, but in 3/4 time. The practice methods associated with Reed, and now this book, comprise the most effective and efficient known system for learning drumming vocabulary, improvising musically on the drums, and reading and interpreting professional drum charts. Covers quarter notes, linear quarter notes, 8th notes, 8th rests, ties, and syncopation. Includes an overview of methods for interpreting and practicing the rhythms on the drumset. Expanded edition from the previously available e-book version.

The rhythms used in this first series level 2 of the Call and Response Pattern Cards use quarter notes/rests, eighth notes/rests, and sixteenth notes keeping to a simple rhythmic pattern with syncopation. Partner/group A plays the Call while partner/group B plays the Response. This is an interactive activity that could use clapping or drums to play the rhythms.

The rhythms used in this first series level 4 of the Call and Response Pattern Cards use dotted rhythmic patterns with syncopation. Partner/group A plays the Call while partner/group B plays the Response. This is an interactive activity that could use clapping or drums to play the rhythms.

This volume teaches five different ways to play eight pages from Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer. There are five sections, each consisting of the eight solo exercises.

These lessons and activities focus on syncopation and rhythm designed to help students understand and practice syncopated rhythms in an engaging and interactive way. The lessons and activities will help students understand and apply syncopation in both rhythmic and melodic contexts. Syncopation can be explored through body movement, instruments, notation, and collaborative performances.