August September 1980 – Volume 4 • Number 4
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Articles in August September 1980
Chet McCracken and Keith Knudsen: Takin' It To The Doobies
The Doobie Brothers legend began in 1969 when percussionist John Hartman got together with singer/guitarist Tom Johnston and bassist Greg Murphy. At that time, the trio was called Pud and their first album was released in 1971 on Warner Brothers…
August September 1980 - Volume 4 • Number 4
Chet McCracken, Keith Knudsen, Ed Greene, Joe Cocuzzo, Morris Lang, Mel Lewis, Ralph MacDonald, Tony Williams, Jim Chapin, Bernard Purdie
Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Coordinating Accents Independently
by Ed Soph Independence may mean playing two or more rhythmic patterns simultaneously. It may also mean playing two or more rhythmic patterns simultaneously and coordinating different accent patterns within those rhythmic patterns.Here are some basic exercises in accent coordination…
Morris Lang: N.Y. Philharmonic Veteran
Morris Lang N.Y. Philharmonic Veteran We often think of orchestral musicians us stuffy and snobbish individuals who look down upon the rest of the musical world. If there is anyone to disprove this stereotype, it's Morris "Arnie" Lang, percussionist with…
Rock Perspectives - A Practical Application of the 5 Stroke Roll
Rock Perspectives A Practical Application of the 5 Stroke Roll by David Garibaldi The possibilities offered to us by the 5 stroke roll are limitless. In this article, we'll look at a few possible ideas for applying the 5 stroke…
Driver's Seat - Avoiding Common Pitfalls
by Mel Lewis CONTROLLING THE BASS DRUM One very common pitfall of many young big band drummers is the manner in which they play their bass drum. Too many novice drummers seem to feel a need to pound the bass…
Ed Greene: L.A. Studio Heavyweight
Ed Greene L.A. Studio Heavyweight It is a wonder that Ed Greene isn't as well known as the material on which he has played. Barry White's original drummer, Greene's drumming has been heard on an endless collection of songs and…
