To develop coordination on the multiple percussion set-up that is the drumset, we must think of it in the collective sense, like our body, as one instrument. Coordination is a tool for developing the freedom to spontaneously play what you hear in your head, staying focused on musical expression and not physical mechanics, when performing.
Chapter 2 - 4 Way Coordination
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Harmonic & Melodic Coordination Studies
Harmonic Coordination Studies focus on building a strong foundation of coordination in any combination of one, two, three or four limbs. Melodic Coordination Studies focus on linear phrasing with only one hand or foot played at a time.
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Mastering the Tables of Time provides an inclusive framework combining otherwise exclusive studies in timekeeping, rudimental and polyrhythmic musical phrasing, and coordination to benefit players of any skill level with an interest in developing a stronger foundation and greater confidence in their freedom of expression in any musical direction.
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Chapter 2 – 4 Way Coordination
To develop coordination on the multiple percussion set-up that is the drumset, we must think of it in the collective sense, like our body, as one instrument. Coordination is a tool for developing the freedom to spontaneously play what you hear in your head, staying focused on musical expression and not physical mechanics, when performing. Harmonic Coordination Studies focus on building a strong foundation of coordination in any combination of one, two, three or four limbs. Melodic Coordination Studies focus on linear phrasing with only one hand or foot played at a time.. |
Accent Studies
Accent Studies address musical phrasing with broad stylistic applications to ensemble figures, soloing and grooving. Muted and open tone interpretation can also be applied to the accented phrasing, allowing for great variance of pitch and melodic color in application.
Demonstration interpreting Accent Studies around the drumset, as described above, from pg. 4 of the Selected Common Sequenced Groupings.
Cross Referencing Chapter Studies
Demonstration interpreting a single musical motive throughout the book, beginning with pg. 7, Ex. 16, of the Accent Studies.
Demonstration interpreting Accent Studies around the drumset, as described above, from pg. 4 of the Selected Common Sequenced Groupings.
Balancing Dynamic Contol and Tempo
Dynamic Control Studies offer great challenges to drummers because they tap into balancing the relationships of the ever-changing velocities of tempo and volume. They also offer possibilities for better-attuned harmonic sensibilities.
Demonstration and discussion of musical phrasing, illustrating Examples 1 and 2 of Crescendo & Diminuendo in Roundtable Form, as seen on pg. 13.