May June 1979 – Volume 3 • Number 3
Articles in May June 1979
Driver's Seat - Energy and the Ensemble
Driver's Seat Energy and the Ensemble by Butch Miles In my last article I talked about supporting the big band, not getting in the way, and cueing or directing the band. In this article, I'll be explaining the value of…
Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Solving Technical Problems
by Ed Soph All instruments have several approaches to a foundational technique. These techniques are determined by the physical nature of the instrument, the styles of music to be played on that instrument, and the physical limitations and advantages of…
South of the Border - The Cha-Cha
South of the Border The Cha-Cha by Norbert Goldberg Today's drummer must be prepared to handle diverse musical situations. Knowing many different rhythms, and having the ability to play them musically, is one prerequisite to a successful career. Among these…
May June 1979 - Volume 3 • Number 3
Bernard Purdie, Herb Lovelle, Ralph MacDonald, Grady Tate
Rock Perspectives - Theme And Variations
Rock Perspectives Theme And Variations by David Garibaldi People ask me how I keep my ideas flowing and how I keep from getting stale and bored. This is a problem many drummers seem to have in common; a lack of…