Long Island Drum Center of Nyack
81 Main Street
Nyack, New York 10960
Phone: 845-358-5303
Fax: 845-358-0256
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Here's a peek inside...
From John Hvasta's
NEW AGE DRUM SET...
Having been a performer and educator on the drumset for most of my life, I have encountered problems concerning the education aspect of the instrument.
Working and teaching in the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan area, one never had far to go to get the problem solved. I could study with or observe many players as they came to the area and read any of the educational material available. This was fine for solving most problems concerning certain styles, reading difficulties, counting situations and the music business itself. However, I kept running into a wall concerning movement around the drumset at different tempos, playing different shapes using arm, hand and finger combinations. The ideas and thoughts that follow are some of the methods I've developed to play on the drumset.
From Frank Marino's
TIME CAPSULE...
Odd time signatures are becoming increasingly more commonplace in contemporary music. Today's drummer is not only expected to be able to play musically in 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 time, but also to create interesting patterns in time signatures such as 7/8, 9/8, and 11/8, to name a few. It is important that the drummer not be mechanical in his playing so that the rhythms can flow and sound natural...
...It has become evident that in order for a drummer to have a well rounded musical education, he must be versed in odd time signatures. They are not something that you should practice only when you have some extra time on your hands, but an integral part of the study of drums. Remember, "people tend to be down on what they are not up on." So, if you have downplayed the importance of studying odd time signatures, it may be that you haven't yet been exposed to them or realize their value. Hopefully, this book will be a step in the right direction.
Inner Rhythms is an intermediate to advanced method book that includes studies using common time, odd-time signatures, polyrhythms, shifting meters and a full range of dynamics.
The musical studies require close attention to detail. Any rhythms presenting difficulty should be broken down and worked out individually before proceeding with the piece. It is advised that you start at a slower metronome marking in order to accurately perform all dynamics, accents, etc. Then gradually increase the tempo until you reach the indicated marking. In all studies, accuracy should be adhered to in achieving maximum results.
After completing this book, you will have a better insight into some of the musical possibilities that can be used or called upon throughout your musical career. I recommend that you go through as much reading material as possible in order to keep your skills sharp. Always look for more challenging material.
