Jazz Drum Set Independence

Publisher: Mel Bay
Level: Beginning-Intermediate

The exercises in this text can help develop your coordination, reading and ability to swing in odd time signatures. If practiced thoroughly, you will gain the facility and the confidence to express yourself musically.

Introduction
Sound and Balance
Strong vs Weak Hand
Time and Feel
Ostinatos and Melodies
Abbreviations
Biography

3/4 Independence
3/4 Ostinatos Part 1
3/4 Ostinatos Part 2
3/4 Rhythmic Warm Ups
1 Measure Motifs in 3/4
12 Measure Phrases in 3/4
32 Measure Phrases in 3/4

4/4 Independence
4/4 Ostinatos Part 1
4/4 Ostinatos Part 2
4/4 Rhythmic Warm Ups
1 Measure Motifs in 4/4
12 Measure Phrases in 4/4
32 Measure Phrases in 4/4

5/4 Independence
5/4 Ostinatos Part 1
5/4 Ostinatos Part 2
5/4 Rhythmic Warm Ups
1 Measure Motifs in 5/4
12 Measure Phrases in 5/4
32 Measure Phrases in 5/4