Offbeats & Backbeats by Andrew Guterman, is a unique method book aimed at providing the absolute essentials for beginning and intermediate drummers in a clear and logical way. Based on exercises and experiences cultivated from author Andrew Guterman’s extensive teaching and performing career, Offbeats & Backbeats explores reading, rudiments, grooves, fills, various genres and much more. In addition to original exercises, there are numerous transcriptions spanning multiple genres to help the student visualize what they are hearing on recordings. For students, Offbeats & Backbeats provides a wide variety of easy-to-read, practical exercises that directly translate to real-world musical situations. For teachers this book is clearly organized and easy to navigate while also being thorough, minimizing the need for loose pages from multiple books. Offbeats & Backbeats is the perfect introduction to the world of drumming, and students and teachers alike will find it to be an invaluable resource. eBook | 89 Pages with Video