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Al Foster
Billy Hart
Elvin Jones
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Philly Joe Jones
Roy Haynes
Tony Williams
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Interviews
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Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Chuck Braman 1996

Paul Motian interview & discography

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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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Everything I Love”

Paul Motian on “Everything I Love,” 1967

An 8-page-long transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Everything I Love” from Keith Jarrett‘s “Life Between The Exit Signs.”

Comparisons
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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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Roy Haynes
Transcription: Roy Haynes on "Windows" from "Now He Sings, Now He Sobs"

Roy Haynes transcription, “Windows” from Now He Sings, Now He Sobs, 1968

A 5-page transcription of Roy Haynes’ drumming on “Windows” from the album “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs” by Chick Corea.

Reviews
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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
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Margot”

Paul Motian on “Margot,” 1967

A 5-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Margot” from Keith Jarrett‘s “Life Between The Exit Signs.”

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

Paul Motian interview II: recordings & reactions

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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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Stairway To The Stars”

Paul Motian on “Stairway To The Stars,” 1962

A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Stairway To The Stars” from Bill Evan’s “Moon Beams.”

Comparisons
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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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Billy Hart
A transcription of Billy Hart’s drumming on Herbie Hancock’s “Rain Dance”

Billy Hart on “Rain Dance,” 1973

A 4-page-long transcription of Billy Hart on Herbie Hancock’s “Rain Dance,” from the 1973 recording “Sextant.”

Reviews
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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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Philly Joe Jones
A transcription of Philly Joe Jones on Wynton Kelly’s album “Kelly At Midnight”

Philly Joe Jones on Wynton Kelly’s album “Kelly At Midnight,” 1960

9 pages of transcriptions of Philly Joe Jones on Wynton Kelly’s album “Kelly At Midnight,” including accompaniment on the tunes Temperance and Pot Luck, as well as solos.

Appendixes
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The relationship between playing, practicing and listening.

Playing/Practicing/Listening

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

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Tony Williams
A transcription of Tony Williams accompaniment on “The Best Thing For You”

Tony Williams on “The Best Thing For You,” 1965

A 3-page long transcription of Tony Williams accompaniment to Charles Lloyd’s solo on “The Best Thing For You” from the 1965 album “Of Course, Of Course.”

Comparisons
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The 40 International Drum Rudiments Compared To Drumming Patterns

The 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.

Transcriptions
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Max Roach
Max Roach drum solos with Clifford Brown & Sonny Rollins

Max Roach drum solos with Clifford Brown & Sonny Rollins

5-pages of transcriptions of Max Roach drum solos with Clifford Brown & Sonny Rollins.

Reviews
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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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Roy Haynes
A transcription of Roy Haynes on “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs”

Roy Haynes on “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs,” 1967

A 3-page transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Chick Corea’s piano solo on “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs” from the album “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs.”

Comparisons
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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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Roy Haynes
Three Roy Haynes’ solos from 1958–63

Three Roy Haynes’ solos from 1958–63

5-pages of transcriptions of Roy Haynes’ solo on “In Walked Bud,” “Just Us,” and “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You,” recorded 1958–63.

Reviews
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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.”

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Around Again”

Paul Motian on “Around Again,” 1964

A 3-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Around Again” from Paul Bley‘s album “Turns.”

Comparisons
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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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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes on “Steps,” from “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs.”

Roy Haynes on “Steps,” from “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs,” 1967

A 4-page transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Chick Corea’s piano solo on “Steps” from the album “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs.”

More
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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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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes on “What Was,” from “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs.”

Roy Haynes on “What Was,” from “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs,” 1967

A 7-page transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Chick Corea’s piano solo on “What Was” from the album “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs.”

More
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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.

Transcriptions
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Philly Joe Jones
Philly Joe Jones solos and trading w. Sonny Rollins, 1956–57

Philly Joe Jones solos and trading with Sonny Rollins, 1956–57

7 pages of transcriptions of Philly Joe Jones solos and trading with Sonny Rollins, 1956–57, from the albums “Tenor Madness” and “Newk’s Time.”

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

Listening and transcribing: learn from others, think for yourself

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

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Your Own Sweet Way” and “Walkin’ Up”

Paul Motian on “Your Own Sweet” and “Walkin’ Up,” 1962

A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s fours on “Your Own Sweet Way” and “Walkin’ Up”.

More
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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.

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Carnival”

Paul Motian on “Carnival” 1984

A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Carnival”

Transcriptions
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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Harold Land on “Bloomdido,” 1980s.

Roy Haynes’ accompaniment on “Bloomdido,” 1980s.

A 5-page transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Harold Land on “Bloomdido,” 1980s, from the album “5 Birds And A Monk.”

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Music I Heard”

Paul Motian on “Music I Heard,” 1985

A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Music I Heard” from Bill Frisell’s album “Rambler.”

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
Transcription of some of Paul Motian’s interpretations of rock feels 1968–74

Paul Motian’s interpretations of rock feels 1968–74

6 pages of transcriptions of some of Paul Motian’s interpretations of rock feels 1968–74

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Paul Motian
A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Tanner Street” from his album “Jack of Clubs.”

Paul Motian on “Tanner Street,” 1985

A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Tanner Street” from his album “Jack of Clubs.”

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Theme For Babylonians”

Paul Motian on “Theme For Babylonians” 1984

A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Theme For Babylonians”

Transcriptions
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Tony Williams
Transcriptions of Tony Williams on Blue Note recordings

Tony Williams on Blue Note, 1963–64

8 pages of transcriptions of Tony Williams accompaniment on various recordings on Blue Note from the years 1963–64.

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Elvin Jones
Transcriptions of Elvin Jones solos and accompaniment

Elvin Jones solos and accompaniment, 1950s–60s

7 pages of Elvin Jones solos and accompaniment from various recordings including Thad Jones, Lee Konitz, Yusef Lateef, Barry Harris

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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes trading and soloing on various recordings, 1950s–80s

Roy Haynes trading and soloing on various recordings (2), 1950s–80s

11 pages of transcriptions of Roy Haynes trading and soloing on various recordings (2), 1950s–80s

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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes’ trading and soloing on various recordings (1)

Roy Haynes trading and soloing on various recordings (1), 1963–81

8 pages of transcriptions of Roy Haynes’ trading and soloing on various recordings (1), 1963–81

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Jack DeJohnette
Transcriptions of Jack DeJohnette on “First Light” (album)

Jack DeJohnette on “First Light” (album) 1972

2-pages of transcription of Jack DeJohnette on “First Light” (album). Very short, but very musical examples of mambo, rock, swing, 1972.

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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Harold Land on “Bloomdido,” 1980s.

Roy Haynes’ solos on “A Singing Song” and “Careful” 1968, 1976

3 pages of transcriptions of Roy Haynes’ solos “A Singing Song” and “Careful,” recorded with Gary Burton in 1968 and 1976.

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Roy Haynes
Transcriptions of Roy Haynes on Tommy Flanagan’s “Trinity”

Roy Haynes on Tommy Flanagan’s “Trinity,” 1976

6 pages of transcriptions of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment on “52nd St. Theme,” and solo on “Muffin” recorded on Tommy Flanagan’s “Trinity,” 1976.

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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes trading and soloing on various recordings, 1950s–80s

Roy Haynes trading and soloing on various recordings (3), 1950s–80s

8 pages of transcriptions of Roy Haynes trading and soloing on various recordings (3), 1950s–80s

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Re: Person I Knew”

Paul Motian on “Re: Person I Knew” 1984

A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Re: Person I Knew”

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “The Next Day” (album)

Paul Motian on “The Next Day” (album) 1987

11 pages transcriptions of Paul Motian‘s drumming on Leni Stern’s album “The Next Day”

Transcriptions
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Elvin Jones
A transcription of Elvin Jones march and mambo on “Zoltan”

Elvin Jones, “Zoltan,” (march & mambo), 1966

A 1-page transcription of Elvin Jones march and mambo on “Zoltan”

Transcriptions
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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Harold Land on “Bloomdido,” 1980s.

Roy Haynes’ on Stanley Cowell’s “Equipoise,” 1979

3 pages of transcriptions of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment and solos on Stanley Cowell’s LP “Equipoise,” 1979

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Roy Haynes
Transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment on “Air.”

Roy Haynes’ accompaniment on “Air,” 1963

A 6-page transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment Roy Haynes’ accompaniment on “Air,” from the 1963 album “The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy.”

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Al Foster
A 2-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Tanner Street” from his album “Jack of Clubs.”

Al Foster Trading Fours and Eights, 1970s

Transcriptions of Al Foster fours and eights from Jack Wilkin’s “Merge,” Tommy Flanagan “The Magnificent,” and The Great Jazz Trio “Revisited Vol. 2”

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Roy Haynes
Transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment on “Criss-Cross.”

Roy Haynes’ accompaniment on “Criss-Cross,” 1963

A 6-page transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment Roy Haynes’ accompaniment on “Criss-Cross,” from the 1963 album “The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy.”

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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Gary Burton’s solo on “Semblence.”

Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Gary Burton’s solo on “Semblence.”

A 4-page transcription of Roy Haynes’ accompaniment to Gary Burton’s solo on “Semblence,” from the album “Times Square.”

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Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes’ trading on “Donna Lee” and “Matrix” 1961–68

Roy Haynes trading on “Donna Lee” and “Matrix” 1961–68

3-pages of transcriptions of Roy Haynes trading eights on “Donna Lee” from “The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy” 1961, and choruses “Matrix” from “Now He Sings, How He Sobs,” from 1968

Transcriptions
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Paul Motian
A transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Life Between The Exit Signs”

Paul Motian on “Life Between The Exit Signs” 1967

A 6-page transcription of Paul Motian‘s drumming on “Life Between The Exit Signs”

Transcriptions
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Max Roach
Max Roach drum solos with Charlie Parker, 1952

Max Roach drum solos with Charlie Parker, 1952

3-pages of transcriptions of Max Roach drum solos with Charlie Parker from the album “Now’s The Time: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #3”, 1952

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