4 - Way Independence For Jazz Drumming

Coordinated independence as applied to Jazz and Be-Bop. The original book that revolutionized drumming from one of the undisputed jazz drumming legends Jim Chapin the man who defined the art of modern drumming independence and took it to new levels. The book contains exercises and solos of varying levels of difficulty that are a test for even the most accomplished drummers. Now available with two CDs of demonstration tracks by Chapin himself.

Drum Styles Made Easy is the comprehensive resource for drummers who want to learn the many different styles required of the modern kit drummer. Explore rock/pop funk show blues jazz swing Latin reggae and more. Included with each style are rudiments exercises pieces and impro to reinforce and support students. Learn with the unique 'cross-in-a-square' approach. Drum Styles Made Easy is ideal for examination candidates.ContentRock/popFunkSlow-rockblues-rock shuffleShowSwing/jazz independenceSwing/jazz brush beatsSwing/jazz waltzbeatsReggaeA word about Latin beatsBossa novaMamboAfro-Cuban: nanigoMozambiqueSongo

A Fresh Approach to the Drumset will give you a solid foundation to take your drumming to the next level! Whether you're a beginner intermediate or advanced drummer you'll benefit from the simple step-by-step approach forlearning technique independence music reading and grooves.Topics covered:Rock Beats and FillsHand & Foot TechniqueCoordination and IndependenceReadingMusicUnderstanding Song ConstructionR&B Jazz Latin Styles and more!Including MP3 CD packed with 41 Play-Along Tunes (with and without drums) and over 400 Demonstration Tracks!

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. 80 pages.

A collection of 120 Drum set exercises designed to help the beginning to intermediate drummer develop coordination independence and accompanying skills between the snare and bass Drum while keeping steady jazz time on the ridecymbal. The play-along tracks will help students develop the ability to recognize the 12-bar blues and 32-bar AABA form two of the most popular song forms in jazz music. Practicing with the tracks will also help you developbetter clock time and should inspire some creative interaction with the recorded music. Exercises include patterns using quarter notes quarter and eighth note combinations and triplets and other combinations. The 32-bar AABAsong form is practiced with and without drums and at slow and fast tempos with a bass track. The 12-bar blues form is practiced with various combinations including Drums Bass both or neither. All tempos from the audio downloadare indicated in the book. A helpful glossary of musical signs and symbols is also included. Audio download available online.