Are drum set method books absolutely necessary? Well…that depends. And because this isn’t a simple question to answer, I made a video. Today we talk about book-learning and all that entails. I talk about three of my favorite method books that I’ve worked through during my “learning career,” and we talk about the uses and benefits associated with these methods. Starting with “Stick Control” by George Lawrence Stone, we then work our way through “Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer” by Jim Chapin. We wrap up with “Progressive Steps to Syncopation” by Ted Reed. By giving you an overview of these well known method books and by showing you a few playing demonstrations, I hope to provide a clear picture of what these books are all about. From there we can talk about whether or not they are ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to you as a drummer. So stay tuned, then tell me what you think in the comments below!
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11 сен 2024
