The Language of Drumming provides a fascinating look into Benny Greb’s unique approach to making music on the drums-a complete and practical approach that is based on a concept familiar to everyone: learning a language. This system begins with basic rhythmic ''letters'' and ''words,'' and progresses to include a wide variety of topics, including grooving, interdependence, improvisation, rudimental vocabulary, time awareness, and a Western form of the Indian phrasing system, all explained in a co