Syncopation Companion is a must-have book for those who seek to improve their rudimental technique, sight-reading, and four-way coordination on the drum set. This unique investigation of Ted Reed’s Syncopation seeks to recast andreinterpret familiar 8th note rhythmic fi gures (using half-time 4/4, 8th note triplet, 6/4, and 12/8 interpretations) to expand the possibilities hidden within this legendary sight-reading textbook. This integrated approach torudimental drumming, involves learning specifi c sticking formulas and rhythmic treatments of a four-bar phrase, and then activating them by sight-reading through numerous rhythmic etudes in Syncopation. Explore the many waysSyncopation can be applied to the drum set within the context of Jazz, Afro Cuban, and Brazilian styles. Includes an extensive study of jazz comping possibilities inspired by famous drummers such as Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette,Roy Haynes, and many others.
Introduction:
Why Use Syncopation Companion?
An Important Note on How to Use This Book
First Learn Syncopation Etudes as Written
Introducing the Primary Phrase
Short Notes and Long Notes
Interpretations of the Primary Phrase
Recap for how to use Syncopation Companion
Section One ? Snare Drum:
Chapter 1 ? Common Snare Drum Rudiments as Applied to Syncopation
Chapter 2 ? Buzz Rolls, Rufs and Flams Applied to Syncopation
Chapter 3 ? Sticking and Endurance Exercises
Section two ? drum set:
Chapter 4 ? Linear Applications with Bass Drum Fill?ins
Chapter 5 ? Drum set Applications of Syncopation
Playing Syncopation as Written with Foot Patterns
Applying Three Sound Sources to Syncopated Figures
Chapter 6 ? Applying Syncopation to Jazz Comping on the Drum set
Chapter 7 ? Exploring the Quarter Note Interpretation of Syncopation for Drum set
Chapter 8 ? Syncopated Ride Cymbal Variations
Ride Cymbal Pattern Follows the Quarter Note Syncopation
Playing Multiple Notes on the Ride Cymbal
Chapter 9 ? Playing Broken Time with Syncopation
Chapter 10 ? Bass Drum Applications with Ostinatos
Chapter 11 ? Bossa Nova and Samba Applications of Syncopation
Chapter 12 ? Afro?Cuban Applications of Syncopation
3?2 Clave Applied to Syncopation
Afro?Cuban 12/8 Bell Pattern Applied to Syncopation
3?2 Clave in 12/8 Applied to Syncopation
Afterward:
Suggestions for Further Study
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Endorsement
Appendix A ? Foot Patterns
Appendix B ? 32 Bar Etude Foldout
Why Use Syncopation Companion?
An Important Note on How to Use This Book
First Learn Syncopation Etudes as Written
Introducing the Primary Phrase
Short Notes and Long Notes
Interpretations of the Primary Phrase
Recap for how to use Syncopation Companion
Section One ? Snare Drum:
Chapter 1 ? Common Snare Drum Rudiments as Applied to Syncopation
Chapter 2 ? Buzz Rolls, Rufs and Flams Applied to Syncopation
Chapter 3 ? Sticking and Endurance Exercises
Section two ? drum set:
Chapter 4 ? Linear Applications with Bass Drum Fill?ins
Chapter 5 ? Drum set Applications of Syncopation
Playing Syncopation as Written with Foot Patterns
Applying Three Sound Sources to Syncopated Figures
Chapter 6 ? Applying Syncopation to Jazz Comping on the Drum set
Chapter 7 ? Exploring the Quarter Note Interpretation of Syncopation for Drum set
Chapter 8 ? Syncopated Ride Cymbal Variations
Ride Cymbal Pattern Follows the Quarter Note Syncopation
Playing Multiple Notes on the Ride Cymbal
Chapter 9 ? Playing Broken Time with Syncopation
Chapter 10 ? Bass Drum Applications with Ostinatos
Chapter 11 ? Bossa Nova and Samba Applications of Syncopation
Chapter 12 ? Afro?Cuban Applications of Syncopation
3?2 Clave Applied to Syncopation
Afro?Cuban 12/8 Bell Pattern Applied to Syncopation
3?2 Clave in 12/8 Applied to Syncopation
Afterward:
Suggestions for Further Study
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Endorsement
Appendix A ? Foot Patterns
Appendix B ? 32 Bar Etude Foldout
| Genres | Tuition |
| NumberOfPages | 168 |
| Publisher | Sher Music Co. |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780997661781 |