The Art of Modern Jazz Drumming

English | July 1, 1988 | ISBN: 1423462955 | 120 Pages | PDF | 68 MB
This book deals with the principles, techniques, rhythms, and concepts of progressive jazz. Topics include improvisation, interaction of parts, meter-within-meter phrasing, cymbal rhythms, triplet performance patterns, independent performance patterns, and much more.

Contents:
- Elements of contemporary jazz drumming
- Progressive jazz drumming: Overview - Updated Swing Bebop Cool Era
- ABout Improvisation: Principles Of Drums-Band Interaction & Improvisation
- Cymbal Rhythms - Cymbal Line Interpretation
- Interaction of parts
- Meter Within Meter - Basic Rhythms Practice Routines
- Song Form And The Jazz Drummer
- Rhythm Section Graph
- Universal Rhythm: Clave
- Phrasing: Think Like A Horn
- Experiment With Muscular Tension
- Body Motion
- Performance Patterns