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Drum
Set Warm-ups
Berklee Press
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"Rod
Morgenstein has written the definitive text for improving
technical facility on the drum set. Equivalent to Stone's
Stick Control, this is the finest in-depth treatment of the
subject I've seen. Destined to become a classic in drum literature
and a must for anyone serious about the instrument."
RON SPAGNARDI, Editor/Publisher, Modern Drummer Magazine
Ever
wondered why guitarists warm up on their guitars, pianists
warm up on pianos, sax players warm up on saxophones, and
drummers warm up on........slabs of rubber glued to chunks
of wood ? Hey, I've got a great idea. What do you think
about drummers warming up on...... drum sets ?
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Obviously,
a drum pad is essential for learning the proper way
to hold the sticks, and for learning the basics of hand,
wrist and finger development. But what about the dramatically
increased range of motion involved in playing the drum
set, moving from drum to drum, executing an intricate
lick between the hands and feet, or lunging for a crash
cymbal some distance away? Not to mention, with drum
sets being so individual these days ranging from small,
two-piece cocktail kits to monster sets with unlimited
BDs, snares, toms, and cymbals, the ability to move
around the kit unhindered and full of confidence is
a must. It was in this moment that I decided to write
a drum set warm-up book.
The
idea is to spend the first part of your drum set practice
(that is, after a drum pad warm-up) doing a series of
warm-up exercises which consist of a variety of motions;
up, down, clockwise, counter-clockwise, cross-over,
cross-under, criss-cross and side-to-side. Some of the
patterns are quite awkward and unusual, in an attempt
to achieve greater technical facility; much like athletes
who go through all kinds of unorthodox workout routines
that don't necessarily reflect the sport they play,
but serve a greater purpose-ie. a football player running
through a maze of tires to improve agility, quickness,
and response time.
Many
patterns in the book are not intended to be cool, practical
beats or fills, although they may spur the imagination
with new ways to be creative. Through these exercises,
I feel that a greater facility and command of the drum
set will be achieved, along with a dramatic increase in
one's confidence.
For
more info on Drum Set Warm-ups or to order a copy, go
to
Berkleepress.com
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