Jazz Coordination Part 1: The Basics 

Thank You Paul. That's very flattering.

I second that

the things that were indicated within the first set of comments are basically how I feel about it so I third it .....🙂

Hi Paul Thanks for watching

invaluable

Hi Scott Thanks for the kind words. I would recommend using headphones for these videos as I do not use any compression on the drums or my voice.

excellent comments .....excellent demonstrational relational consice clear teaching .....very cool

Hi Claes Email me at rickdior@gmail.com and I will let you know how you can get the book. Thanks Rick

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RogBlnSnH1E.html And do a search on my channel under playing in 3/4 and more will come up.

Hi Robert If you search "drum tuning" on my page you will find several videos about this topic. Thanks

Hi Nick You could use a 22 but a 24 would be too large for a combo setting. Traditional small group jazz drummers will use either a 16,18 or 20'" Bass drum. The goal is to think of the bass drum as another melodic voice in the drum kit as well as a subtle timekeeping instrument.

rickdior thanks Rick! I really appreciate your thoughts.

Hi Dennis You can buy it directly from me. Just email me at rickdior@gmail.com Thanks

@@rickdior will do .............thank YOU

All through college I would practice about 4-6 hours a day during the school year and in the summers I did 8-12 hours a day. Keep in mind that this was not just drum set but many different percussion instruments including timpani, vibes, marimba, orchestra percussion audition rep and hand drums (congas, bongos, djembe etc.). On drum set I would practice coordination, reading, transcribing, and playing along with music in all styles. After I graduated college I went on the road immediately so practicing was tough in that situation. I did do a lot of transcribing during that period. The most important thing is to set goals for yourself and stick to them. This determines your practice time in each area and how long you spend on each instrument. I still stick to that these days.

@@rickdior alright... By coordination you mean exercises like the ones presented in this video?... I'm interested in your book but haven't been able to find a link on your website to do the purchase... Or how does it work?

You can contact me at rickdior@gmailcom if you want to buy the book.

@@rickdior done, I've just sent you an email. Thx

Hi The drum set sticks I use are made by Vic Firth. They are a personal design and not available commercially. Thet are a cross between an SD9 and an SD 2 with some modifications to the length and width.

You can I teach online lessons rickdior@gmail.com

When the ride pattern is played that fast it straightens out and sounds like straight 8ths. Thats what you are hearing.

@@rickdior Cool. Thank You.

Not online but you can contact me at rickdior@gmail.com

Thanks for the info Hannah It's a good thing you never said that to Buddy Rich. It may have ended badly. Take Care