Jazz Drumming Coordination Part 1 | The Snare Drum

Drum Kit Coordination Patterns: Jazz and Blues

In this first video in the series, I explore the basic premise of drum kit coordination within a jazz context. Taking the basic jazz swing pattern on the ride and hi-hat, we first need to understand the underlying triplet subdivision. With this established, we can permutate the snare drum across the six slots across two beats, comprising the triplet subdivision. Taking further combinations, we can create some interesting and applicable musical phrases using just the snare drum.

Jazz and Blues

This collection of material provides the student with a clearly laid out and structured reference for hundreds of timekeeping patterns in the funk, rock, and fusion styles. Each pattern is written out, with each permutation and combination clearly presented in well-defined sets.

This reference guide allows the student to see exactly where each voice is placed within the pattern so that they can be practised without the need for visualisation or abstraction. Hundreds of patterns and combinations are instantly accessible for near infinite possibilities.

This collection is further designed for teachers to use alongside their existing teaching material. Coordination sets featuring common functional patterns allow for the student to immediately see what is being asked of them, and to progress in a systematic and logical manner.

This book features:
- Extensive sets featuring fundamental swing patterns
- Jazz patterns featuring three-voice comping
- Shuffle patterns in swing and blues styles
- Groove patterns in 6/8 and 12/8, including extensive combinations
- Clearly laid out sets presenting each and every permutation
- Suggestions and concepts for practice and application
- Unique patterns for use in jazz, blues, and shuffle drumming
- Combination material and concepts for the creation of unlimited new patterns

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[VitalBigras]

Really interesting and helpful! Thank You for demonstrating this difficult concept in a simple way !

[martinbakov]

Hi Jonathan I have an honest question for your drumming method, why should a student practice with your book/videos instead of the typical John Riley the art of bop drumming or just making up exercises via Syncopation by Ted Reed. I'm not hating, I was just curious :)