Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer: Coordinated Independence as Applied to Jazz and Be-Bop, Vol. 1

by Jim Chapin

The classic jazz independence book is now new and improved and with online audio! Jim Chapin, known as the Father of Jazz Independence," has written one of the most popular drumset books of all time. This classic work should be in every drummer's library as there is always something new to learn and develop from this masterful book. Whether for a beginner or an accomplished drummer, this system will greatly improve independence and coordination, sticking, power, speed, and endurance on the drumset. Dedicated to Sanford Moeller, this book proves Jim's teaching techniques like no other."

Genres: Music

64 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2002

Reviews

[BLT · Rating 5 out of 5]

Add this under BLT's 'read', 'currently reading', and 'want to read' categories!

This book is with him at all times. "If it wasn't for Jim Chapin, I don't think 20th century Western music would have ever been the same." he says, wild-eyed, emerging from the bathroom with drumsticks and Advanced Techniques in his hand.

UPDATE 11/18/13
"The 2 CDs that come with this book are the most important thing that ever happened to my music library. This book is just fucking gnarly. Jim Chapin is fucking gnarly."

[Anders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obviously this is a 5-star book. Generations of drummers, including most of the greats, have benefited from the exercises herein. I've played through the book cover to cover. It wasn't easy at first, but it has made so much available to me on the drum set. This is all about independent coordination based on swing rhythms and by mastering these exercises I have improved my reading and have been able to apply the skills I've developed to studying afro-Caribbean and Brazilain rhythms as applied to the drum set.

[Zak · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is THE book that taught me limb independence for drumming. Bop techniques at their finest.