This is not your typical "how to apply rudiments to the drumset" book. Fixed Stick Control is a revolutionary approach that will push you beyond just "knowing" your rudiments, and will lead to "owning them." This is accomplished through an application of temporary sticking and rhythmic rules that will force you out of your comfort zone, ignite your creativity, and eventually maximize your your ability to use drumming rudiments with confidence and feel, in any musical context.
Features Include:
- Over 200 pages of content!
- Original concepts that emphasize rudimental improvisation, phrasing, interpretation, and touch.
- Basic Rudiment Applications
- Linear Orchestrations for Single and Double Bass Drum
- 10 Quintessential Lick Applications from rudimental masters including Steve Gadd, Tony Williams, and Buddy Rich.
- "Insane" Rudimental Applications
- Jazz Comping Applications
- "Away From the Kit" Exercises
- Chapter Solo Exercises that apply the fixed sticking concept to musical transcriptions of great artists, from a variety of genres.