Book Review - Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer
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I know it’s a tired old cliche but… Jim Chapins Co-ordinated Independance is simply a “must have” book for anyone even half serious about their drumming.”But it’s a Jazz book & I’m a rock drummer” I hear you say.It really doesn’t matter what style you play this book will help you. The most common problem for drummers is that of acheiving genuine independance and equal strength between all four of your limbs. For right handers, the problem is with the left hand and foot being weak. Vice versa for the lefties. |
| By working through the exercises in this book you will develop a much higher level of strength for your “weak” side and a much higher level of independance between all of your limbs.It starts with a common swing or jazz rhythm and gives you a series of exercises to play alongside, but independantly of, the swing beat. Once you have your hands going you can then apply the same exercises to your feet, then all together. There is enough material in this simple book to keep you going for months.This book has been in print for over 50 years which is testament to its’ genuine quality and value. Do yourself a favour and grab a copy today. I guarantee you will love it. | |
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July 6th, 2006 at 12:12 am
[...] Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer : par Mark Gibson, daté du mercredi 5 juillet 2006 5:42:31. I know it’s a tired old cliche but… Jim Chapins Co-ordinated Independance is simply a “must have” book for anyone even half serious about their drumming. “But it’s a Jazz book & I’m a rock drummer” I [...]