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4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set
Proficiency as a drummer has always come from great hand dexterity. However, with the introduction of modern drumming techniques, it has become increasingly necessary to gain complete independence of both the hands and feet. With various rhythmic exercises in easy-to-read notation, 4-Way Coordination is designed to guide the drummer from simple patterns to advanced polyrhythms. Through the study of this method book, the student will gain invaluable listening skills and techniques that will provide insight to drumming in all styles.
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56 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 1985
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May 2, 2021
I would highly recommend this book to anyone new to the drumset. Having said that, you must also dedicate a lot of time and energy to getting good at the drums. This book is geared to help develop 4-way limb interdependence, meaning both hands and feet can play independently of each other.
Most new students behind the drumset find one side (right foot and right hand) work better the other side. This book forces you to break that barrier and create new neural pathways. After much handwork and dedication you will see the dexterity develop.
The exercises start with simple quarter-note drills between the both hands and both feet. Its your choice to use the hi-hat, snare, kickdrum, and tom. The beauty of this method is the student can interpret where he/she wants to hit as long as he/she uses the designated limb. It's important to master each exercise before moving to the next because you are developing interdependence without realizing it.
Again this book is priceless and I would recommend it to anyone serious about playing the drumset and not just beating the crap out them. Thanks!
Most new students behind the drumset find one side (right foot and right hand) work better the other side. This book forces you to break that barrier and create new neural pathways. After much handwork and dedication you will see the dexterity develop.
The exercises start with simple quarter-note drills between the both hands and both feet. Its your choice to use the hi-hat, snare, kickdrum, and tom. The beauty of this method is the student can interpret where he/she wants to hit as long as he/she uses the designated limb. It's important to master each exercise before moving to the next because you are developing interdependence without realizing it.
Again this book is priceless and I would recommend it to anyone serious about playing the drumset and not just beating the crap out them. Thanks!
November 18, 2013
That's my favorite book of all time.
Pages 24-26 are the best warm-up exercises that exist.
Pages 48-50 -- weird little section -- doesn't make sense in this book but is really fucking cool.
Pages 24-26 are the best warm-up exercises that exist.
Pages 48-50 -- weird little section -- doesn't make sense in this book but is really fucking cool.
September 15, 2018
Misleading title I guess. Not what I expected, but still good. I recommend this book more for the sake of drum fills, if you are looking for that:
Drummer's Guide to Fills: Master the Art of Drum Fills (Book & CD) (National Guitar Workshop)
by Pete Sweeney
Drummer's Guide to Fills: Master the Art of Drum Fills (Book & CD) (National Guitar Workshop)
by Pete Sweeney
November 16, 2017
Oh. My. GAWD! You feel it most in the frontal lobe. You can for sure learn a lot from this book.
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