He appeared at most of the important industrial events and drum. Jojo s dvd is definitely a teaching tool but you have to already know the free stroke and the moeller technique. Dec 22, 2016 the freehand technique uses the snare drums rim as a fulcrum and lets drummers play two notes during each up and down cycle. A demonstration of the basic moeller stroke is given by breaking the movement down into three simple, smaller parts. The video inspired me to get it up to speed which i did over a few solid months of focused practice. Ive seen countless instructional videos by many different and wellrespected drummers, and ive realized that not everyone does it the same way. This came at a time when were all feeling creative, and it puts wind in our sails. Jun 05, 2007 one of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, jojo mayers secret weapons for the modern drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. The main characters of this romance, fiction story are louisa lou clark, will traynor.
Moeller, who described the technique after observing the way civil war drummers struck the drum in the late 1800s. A closely related technique is the pushpull up stroke technique using mostly fingers. Revising buddy richs modern rudimental snare book with ted. Jojo mayer secret weapons for the modern drummer dvd foot technique. A recipient of the sabian lifetime achievement award, jim chapin was also honored with the american eagle award, presented by the national music council in washington, and a lifetime. I have had a couple of lessons with ed soph, been to a couple of dom famularo clinics and i have seen videos of jim chapin so i have some sort of a concept of a fluid motion. Jojo mayer moeller technique controlled bounce good.
Check out this lesson on moeller stroke basics from jojo mayer. Secret weapons for the modern drummer one of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, jojo mayers secret weapons for the modern drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. I like to call this traditional moeller because of the utilization of the pinky and ring finger grip sanford moellers preferred grip as well as the forearm rotation. Besides being seen as legitimate moeller technique successor of jim, claus is mostly known for his unique openhanded approach to drumset playing and has performed at numerous drum events across planet drum, sharing stage with players like steve smith, alex acuna, walfredo reyes jr. See our video as jojo mayer shows drum pedal tricks my. Controlled bounce the moeller technique controlled bounce. Jojo mayer went to new york to play jazz primarily.
I use it on paraddidles and triplet single stroke rolls but i dont know more ways to apply it around the drumset, on my grooves and fills. On top of his mindblowing technique, mayer shows a serious gift for humor on his dvd, mugging for the camera while playing his drums in a variety of manhattan locations. Jojo mayer releases foot technique guide for drummers. Players like dave weckl, jojo mayer, jim chapin, dom famularo, and ralph humphrey have applied this technique to develop incredible speed, power, fluidity and musicianship. This is by far the best thing i have seen on the market as far as hand technique.
Matched grip fulcrum questions pearl drummers forum. Jojo mayers secret weapons for the modern drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. The role of the elbow in determining the strength of the stroke is. Hi guys, i started learning moeller technique 67 months before and it really help my playing. Mayer secret weapons tip guide free download as pdf file. The groundbreaking drummer and leader of the new york citybased liveelectronic fourpiece band nerve is leading into a conversation about the groups justreleased third album, ghosts of tomorrow, with something that sounds akin to a mission. Jim chapin developing open rolls using the moeller. Oct 25, 2014 contents of secret weapons part 2 include bass drum technique fundamentals including heeldown and heelup playing, playing in vs. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 369 pages and is available in hardcover format. Analysis of hand positions, matched and traditional grips, rebound and the fulcrum and the gladstone, moeller and finger techniques.
The doubledvd, 3hour set is available from the limited division of hudson music and covers a wide range of. Jojo mayer secret weapons for the modern drummer pdf. Excerpted from his secret weapons for the modern drummer dvd. Buddy rich was documented a lot because of who he was and what he did. Sanford moeller, billy gladstone, george lawrence stonethey were in the orchestral pits in the theaters that his parents performed in. Jojo mayer secret weapons for the modern drummer part. Buddy rich snare drum work from the channel one suite. The moeller method, to most, is a secret technique that hard to find any information on these days. Moeller exercises and applications also check out secret weapons for the modern drummer by jo jo mayer 2 dvd set. Im coming to you all with some questions about the fulcrum used in matched gripthe right hand in traditional grip. Jojo gives an overview to the concepts and materials he covers in his secret weapon for the modern drummer.
Jojo s explanation covered every aspect of the technique and allowed me to refine my version to address issues that kept me from achieving speed and control. The bottom line since the release of jojos first dvd on drum technique, he has gotten a lot of feedback from drummers who are worried that developing fast and powerful chops may not be worth all the effort. So ive been practicing with the moeller technique or the whipping motion for a few years now. Steve gadd 32nd note groove by school of music online. This second volume focusing on bass drum and hihat technique is a superb and worthy follow up to jojo s first volume, which deals with hand technique. Master studies and master studies 2 are my dedicated follow up to what the master taught me. Mayer secret weapons tip guide drum kit drumming scribd. By joe bosso too many musicians are driven by fear, jojo mayer says at the beginning of our chat. Analysis shows that the technique is definitely moeller based. With this sequel to his award winning bestseller on hand technique, jojo mayer presents the most comprehensive guide on foot technique for drummers ever available. Originally, i learned to play in a fairly germanamerican grip with the fulcrum being between my thumb side of the stick and. In the above video im demonstrating the moeller exercise as written in the pdf using matched grip. Feb 24, 2010 check out this lesson on moeller stroke basics from jojo mayer. One handed 5 stroke roll moeller method by georg voros.
Secret weapons for the modern drummer hudson music. As both a student and a teacher, i believe that when one is given precise direction, one will more quickly attain the goals one wishes to reach in ones own playing. Tional moellers methods for staining bacterial spores. Add an onslaught of tips and tricks to your drumming arsenal with this stepbystep secret weapons tutorial led by legendary drummer jojo mayer.
Learning how to master the moeller method, which includes the up stroke, down stroke, full stroke, and stick grips can be the most beneficial technique any drummer can learn. Secret weapons for the modern drummer, disc 1 play all introductionbasic approach to technique fundamentals funamentals. Lets break that secret and explain the technique in detail, uncovering the reason why this method is used by every professional drummer around. Easytofollow segments focus on basics such as the technique and physics of drumming and an analysis of hand positions and grips, as well as more advanced skills, including the pushpull, the drop. He inspired me every lesson and showed me the techniques to creative musical expression. By bill moeller complete guide to full time rving life on the. The doubledvd, 3hour set is available from the limited division of hudson music and covers a wide range of information on drumming technique, from. Steve smith and jojo mayer have two of the most complete instructional videos on hand techniques and they both sort of tap into what ted teaches, but quickly offer much more. A basic approach to technique and the physics of drumming. In november 2014, hudson music will release the most comprehensive guide to foot technique for drummers ever available, secret weapons for the modern drummer part 2. Drum set one of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, jojo mayer s secret weapons for the modern drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. Jojo mayer secret weapons for the modern drummer download.
Holy moeller technique posted on december 27, 2008 by ted a drumming friend of mine turned me on to jojo mayer s dvd, secret weapons for the modern drummer. The moeller method, moeller technique or whipping technique is a percussive stroke method that combines a variety of techniques with the goal of improving hand speed, power, and control while offering the flexibility to add accented notes at will. Sep 21, 2007 an explanation of the moeller technique by jim chapin from the speed power control endurance vhs property of. Pdf me before you book by jojo moyes free download 369. The materials contained here are inspired by some of my favorite moeller technique exponents, samford a. Secret weapons for the modern drummer, disc 2 play all. The second disc in this 3 disc collection tracks the evolution of bass drum pedals and is fascinating. An explanation of the moeller technique by jim chapin from the speed power control endurance vhs property of. Jojo mayer is known for bringing together jazz, drum and bass, jungle, and other influences. The moeller technique the moeller stroke is demonstrated by the example of an energy wave traveling through a chain. Jul 17, 2014 watching drummers like jojo mayer, dave weckl, and steve gadd, one cant help but be impressed with the sets of techniques they have.
Excerpted from his secret weapons for the modern drummer. Remembering the chapin magic jim chapin, who died on july 4, 2009, just a few weeks shy of his ninetieth birthday, is known among drummers as the father of independence and an expert on the moeller method. The beyond the moeller technique course introduces the students to a considerable amount of possibilities using the moeller technique musically. The lessons jojo mayer got from these gentleman were informal ones, but were nonetheless greatly beneficial to his development as a drummer. Stick control helped me for my hands and also applying it on the drumset. Top secret drum corps of basel meets the blue devil percussion team of concorde california duration. Jojo mayer recalls jim chapin teaching him the moeller technique in a hotel room at 5 oclock in the morning. More will be explained in rehearsal, but it is primarily a minimized version of the moeller technique that jojo mayer demonstrates on his secret weapons for the modern drummer dvd.
Bill bachmans rudimental beats moeller stroke bill bachman, presents rudimental beats, a technical guide for everyone with sticks in their hands. For those who do not know already the moeller method is a technique that utilizes each bounce on your stick to, maximize the speed, endurance and power of your strokes. Moeller, jim chapin, vinnie colaiuta, steve smith, dave weckl, jojo mayer, dom famularo, danny. Free ebook the moeller technique workshop beyond the moeller technique.
Moeller, as described in his book the art of snare drumming. By obtaining the author as well as style to get, you could discover a lot of titles that offer their data to get. Maggiori istruzioni su questo sono contenute nel dvd di jojo mayer. Among jojo s flawless demonstrations and indepth explanations, secret weapons various chapters feature topics such as. Fwiw, ive always been hesitant to use the term moeller technique or moeller stroke because i dont think i understand it. The next analysis of the moeller technique which improved on moellers approach to. One of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, jojo mayer s secret weapons for the modern drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. A style and analysis of tracks from styxs the mission by brad schlueter.
With this sequel to his awardwinning bestseller on hand technique, jojo mayer covers a wide range of techniques, from the most fundamental to the most sophisticated. Buy it while this is a must for beginning and intermediate players, even very advanced players could learn a thing or two from jojo s instruction, and i would suggest that they at the very least they check it out on netflix. Jojo mayer secret weapons for the modern drummer ii a. The moeller technique explained in detail, billy canty. Jojo also hits upon the mental and physical side of drumming in a clear and engaging manner while also keeping it lite and. The doubledvd, 3hour set is available from the limited division of hudson music and covers a wide range of information on drumming technique. Download pdf the moeller technique workshop beyond the moeller technique. Jojo mayer secret weapons for the modern drummer pdf converter. One of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, jojo mayers secret weapons for the modern drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. Newmagic communications, inc hudson ltd hal leonard publishing corporation covers the most fundamental to the most sophisticated hand techniques for drummers including many secrets of the great masters, as well as jojo s own approaches. Also, do you know any good exercises to practise to improve my moeller technique ive seen jojo mayer, jim chaplin, dave weckl and.
This section is incredibly revealing, and breaks through many of the misconceptions drummers have of this method. He is also famous for his ability to play the rhythms of programmed jungle drum n bass music on acoustic drums, terming this technique reverse engineering, a phrase borrowed from computing. The fourteenyear wait since styxs last album of allnew material is finally over, and the groups superdrummer might just be happier than anyone about it. The most comprehensive guide to foot technique for drummers ever is now available for instant download. Jojo has also built himself a reputation as a skilled and creative solo performer clinician. Free download or read online me before you pdf epub book. Stateoftheart visualization and indepth analysis offer easy to follow, step. Stateoftheart visualization and indepth analysis offer easy to follow, stepbystep instructions for drummers of every skill level. Moeller stroke lesson check out this lesson on moeller stroke basics from jojo mayer. To this litany of technical terms mayer adds an indepth study of the mystical moeller technique and some of the best dvd production youre likely to ever see. Covering a wide range of techniques, from the most fundamental to the most sophisticated, state of the art visualization and indepth analysis offer easy to follow, step by step. And he provides a lot of information, because he was born at a time when he was able to see the original guys. Chapter index the moeller technique the moeller technique.
The most comprehensive guide to foot technique for drummers ever available. This 3hour set from jojo mayer is available from the limited division of hudson. An introduction to the moeller method aka moeller technique, where it came from, and an overview of mikes experiences while learning it. Jojo mayer is like jesus of hand technique, and this is one of the most important dvds a drummer could ever purchase. Im no novice when it comes to grip technique, so theres no need to explain germanamericanfrench grip. Why ought to be publication the moeller technique workshop beyond the moeller technique. This, of course, refers to multiple taps with the hand only made famous by buddy rich and often demonstrated by jojo mayer. Jojo mayer dvd secret weapons for the modern drummer. Teds technique to me was more what a marching drummer would. The first edition of the novel was published in december 31st 2012, and was written by jojo moyes.
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