Joe Morello advanced the idea of endurance studies with his Fill-In studies included in his book Master Studies. These are not “drum fills,” instead they are endurance exercises built on the idea of filling-in between the primary rhythms of the exercise. This exercise is based on a combination of the previous two sections of fill-ins. It is recommended that you practice each of those Fill-In exercises first, then practice these exercises without the Fill-In notes, then practice these exercises with the Fill-In notes. For example, number one should first be practiced like this:   Check out Joe’s Modern Drummer profile page and get your copy of Master Studies at moderndrummer.com

December 2023 Issue