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This report analyzes " The Essence of Jazz Drumming " by Jim Blackley
The PDF version of the book offers a convenient and accessible way for drummers to study Blackley's approach, with numerous transcriptions, examples, and exercises to help reinforce key concepts.
- Timekeeping (The Ride Cymbal): The engine of the swing feel.
- Comping (The Snare & Bass Drum): The conversational responses to the soloist.
- Melodic Voice Leading: This is Blackley’s secret sauce.
Final Thoughts
- Goals: basic four-way independence.
- Exercises: ride swing pattern with right hand; alternating bass drum patterns while comping on snare/cymbals.
- Reflection: Which limb feels most divorced from the pulse? How to bring it back?
If you want a summary of the book’s content instead (to study the concepts), I can provide that. Just let me know.
"Painfully Slow" Tempo: Practice exercises at 40 to 60 BPM. This meditative pace forces you to hear every stroke and master internal timing.
This report analyzes " The Essence of Jazz Drumming " by Jim Blackley
The PDF version of the book offers a convenient and accessible way for drummers to study Blackley's approach, with numerous transcriptions, examples, and exercises to help reinforce key concepts.
- Timekeeping (The Ride Cymbal): The engine of the swing feel.
- Comping (The Snare & Bass Drum): The conversational responses to the soloist.
- Melodic Voice Leading: This is Blackley’s secret sauce.
Final Thoughts
- Goals: basic four-way independence.
- Exercises: ride swing pattern with right hand; alternating bass drum patterns while comping on snare/cymbals.
- Reflection: Which limb feels most divorced from the pulse? How to bring it back?
If you want a summary of the book’s content instead (to study the concepts), I can provide that. Just let me know.
"Painfully Slow" Tempo: Practice exercises at 40 to 60 BPM. This meditative pace forces you to hear every stroke and master internal timing.