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Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Chuck Braman 1996

Paul Motian interview & discography by Chuck Braman

An interview that I conducted with Paul in the early 1990s. Includes a discography of recordings related to the topics discussed.

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An introduction to the concepts underlying the book Drumming Patterns,.

An introduction to Drumming Patterns

A 20-minute video introduction comparing the systematic approach taken to rhythm and technique taken in Drumming Patterns with the rudiments and Stick Control.

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Drumming Patterns Review by Rimshot Magazine (magazine cover, photocopy of review)

Drumming Patterns reviewed in Rimshot Magazine

“‘… this is the first time that drumming techniques are presented as a whole and in a systematic manner.”

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Paul Motian, 2001 recording session with Yuri Honing, Gary Peacock

Paul Motian interview II: recordings & reactions by Chuck Braman

An interview from the early 1990s with Paul sharing his thoughts regarding a selection of recordings from various points in his career.

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Stick Control for the Snare Drummer Compared To Drumming Patterns

Stick Control vs. Drumming Patterns

The historical achievements of George Lawrence Stone’s classic book, and how its methodological approach compares to the approach taken in Drumming Patterns.

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Drumming Patterns Review by Percussive Notes Magazine (cover and photocopy of review)

Drumming Patterns reviewed in Percussive Notes

“The commitment, both in time and thought, that Mr. Braman has made to this book will be obvious to anyone who studies its contents.”

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The relationship between playing, practicing and listening.

Learning to Play Drums by Practicing, Playing & Listening

An essay that answers the question: By what combination of means does one achieve the end of musical excellence?

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The 40 International Drum Rudiments Compared To Drumming Patterns

The Drum Rudiments Compared to Drumming Patterns

The origins of the 40 international drum rudiments and how they compare with the systematic presentation of fundamental patterns in Drumming Patterns.

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Drumming Patterns Review by Modern Drummer Magazine (cover and review photocopy)

Drumming Patterns reviewed in Modern Drummer

“Drumming Patterns is an excellent book that looks at technique in a slightly different way, focusing on what the author calls ‘the essential patterns of technique.’”

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Progressive Steps to Syncopation Compared To Drumming Patterns

Progressive Steps To Syncopation vs. Drumming Patterns

What approaches are taken within each of the three major sections of Ted Reed’s classic book and how do they complement and contrast with the approach taken by Drumming Patterns?

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Drumming Patterns Review by Downbeat Magazine (magazine cover)

Drumming Patterns Reviewed in Downbeat

“[An] outstanding book for developing stick and limb control.”

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4-Way Coordination Compared To Drumming Patterns

4-Way Coordination vs. Drumming Patterns

How does the approach taken to 4-limb independence in 4-Way Coordination compare to the approach taken in Drumming Patterns?

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Essential Modern Jazz Albums

An introductory modern jazz album collection

A list of the modern jazz recordings regarded as most significant by musicians and scholars that are also the most likely to appeal to a beginning listener.

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Drumming Patterns Original Flash Website

The original Flash website including soundtrack

An animated Flash site created in 2001 to promote Drumming Patterns, preserved in movie format, with an original loop-based soundtrack comprised of drumming from around the world.

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Listening and Transcribing: Learning From Others While Thinking for Yourself (essay)

Transcribing Drumming: Learning From Others, Thinking for Yourself

Transcriptions incorporate the most important drum techniques to learn because they have a direct application to the end of making music.

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Free Drum Books PDF Downloads

Drumming Patterns free downloads

Links to all of the material in Drumming Patterns that is available to download for free.

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