Summary: In Building Blocks, Ralph Rolle shares decades of drumming expertise, guiding players through essential techniques to elevate their groove and musicality. Covering buzz rolls, snare sounds, hi-hat technique, paradiddle diddles, triplets, ghost and grace notes, and his signature Ralph Rolle Shuffle, he demonstrates how to integrate these skills into dynamic grooves across styles from funk and R&B to hip hop. Ralph also explores song-specific grooves like Word Up, emphasizing collaboration, timing, and feel. With practical exercises, historical insights, and tips from his experiences with legends like Bernard Purdie and Nile Rodgers, this pack equips drummers to develop precision, creativity, and expression.

Bio: Ralph Rolle is a master percussionist and highly sought-after drummer with over three decades of professional experience. Beginning his career at 18, he has performed with legends including Nile Rodgers & Chic, D’Angelo, John Legend, and Mary J. Blige. Ralph starred for 12 seasons on It’s Showtime at the Apollo and founded Phat Kat Productions, producing music for commercials, TV, film, and artists across R&B, pop, gospel, and hip hop. With credits spanning Rocketman, Cats, Strictly Come Dancing, and countless shows worldwide, Ralph combines technical mastery, versatility, and creativity in performance, production, and education.

Focus points: buzz rolls & snare technique, hi-hat & paradiddle diddles, triplets & shuffle groove, ghost & grace notes, groove development & musicality, hip hop & funk grooves, shuffle

Length: 2h17