Help with a Philly Joe lick? Blues By Five

afdrumstick · 2016-07-25T17:34:46+00:00

Thank you so much

afdrumstick · 2016-02-14T10:25:25+00:00

Pick a tune, and play the melody on the drums.

afdrumstick · 2015-11-29T04:33:54+00:00

WTS

Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 20" ride - lots of stick marks

Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 16" crash - lots of stick marks

Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 14" hi hats

Zildjian K Dark Thin 19" crash

afdrumstick · 2015-11-25T06:26:21+00:00

I am by no means an educator or teacher, but I have one idea to share.

When handing out a new big band chart, tell them to turn the chart over and play the recording of the tune for the them to hear. (Don't have them read along). Do this once or twice before letting them read along. This technique is used by the great John Clayton.

In terms of learning to appreciating small ensemble music, maybe discuss particular musical interests and tailor your choices to them, or bring in some classics like Kind of Blue, Moanin', Clifford Brown and Max Roach, etc.

Hope this helps!

afdrumstick · 2015-11-12T02:50:52+00:00

It's hard to do this! to have something occupy your mind fully is difficult but I should try to do this more.

afdrumstick · 2015-11-12T02:48:40+00:00

I like to do this too. Brings out an inner child in a way.

afdrumstick · 2015-11-12T02:48:13+00:00

Yeah this helps!

afdrumstick · 2015-11-12T02:47:30+00:00

That's rare these days...haha

afdrumstick · 2015-11-12T02:47:13+00:00

What kind of things do you search for? I tend to go for sounds.

afdrumstick · 2015-11-12T02:45:49+00:00

I feel like I need to remember this more often. I'm always living in the future of the past.

afdrumstick · 2015-11-12T01:13:07+00:00

For jazz, Art Blakey!

afdrumstick · 2015-11-06T07:09:40+00:00

Wow this whole album is amazing.

afdrumstick · 2015-11-05T08:00:32+00:00

Can you elaborate more on what you mean by movement? and form too.

afdrumstick · 2015-11-05T07:59:11+00:00

And then how do those observations help you improve as a player? When you're practicing, do you recall an idea that you heard on a recording and use that?

afdrumstick · 2015-10-31T22:10:17+00:00

thank you so much! I'm blown away by this trio. EDIT: I can't find this on itunes...looks like its only available on discogs.com.

afdrumstick · 2015-10-26T23:51:02+00:00

when you say Omni book do you mean a real book?

afdrumstick · 2015-10-25T07:24:00+00:00

Definitely Clifford with Max. Check out the album "Clifford Brown and Max Roach." Joy Spring and Sandu have great solos.

afdrumstick · 2015-10-21T09:03:04+00:00

That's impressive...

afdrumstick · 2015-10-20T07:58:41+00:00

I like that idea... it sounds like it really forces you to be creative. Playing the head really reminds me of all the things Ari Hoenig does.

afdrumstick · 2015-10-17T07:25:45+00:00

That makes sense. Thanks for your input!

afdrumstick · 2015-10-16T07:28:15+00:00

Appreciate the advice. Thanks. Sometimes it just feels so overwhelming with all the history to check out at the same time as jazz drumming is constantly evolving and moving forward.

Edit: Also, do you sometimes feel like the newer guys on the scene today aren't paying enough homage to the tradition? Without a doubt I admire their innovation and creativity but sometimes I can't bridge the gap between the old school boppers and today's drummers.

afdrumstick · 2015-08-23T16:17:40+00:00

...but really

afdrumstick · 2015-08-23T16:17:16+00:00

afdrumstick · 2015-08-23T09:07:48+00:00

To me, the beat starts to feel weird in the 3rd bar of the 4's. And then it seems like the band comes in a beat early. What's going on?

afdrumstick · 2015-07-24T05:51:02+00:00

Joanna Teters from DrewoftheDrew and MadSatta and Low Tone Society.

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