Product Description

This is ÕtheÕ book on hand development and drumstick control. Master Studies focuses on these important aspects: accent studies, buzz-roll exercises, single and double-stroke patterns, control studies, flam patterns, dynamic development, endurance studies, and much more!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #280694 in Books
• Published on: 1986-11-01
• Released on: 1986-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780881887488
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

An Invaluable Tool for Years to Come
When one looks for educational material regarding the art of drumming, a lot of options is available nowadays. Videos, cd's and books covering all kinds of stuff you can possibly imagine are available for purchase in 4 or 5 mouse clicks. But, when it comes to drum books, there is a particular kind of book that I don't like, concept-wise, it's what I call the "drum lick oriented book". "Master Studies" is a book that runs away from that category, it's a book about hand technique, pure and simple. This is a book that will put you through YEARS of worthfull training, it's a lifetime investiment towards the mastering of hand technique. So, if you want a drum book where you can find a Steve Gadd lick or some ticky-tacky linear groove to impress your band mates or your friends, don't buy Morello's book. But, if you have the commitment, the discipline and take drumming seriously(may it be professionally or a serious hobby), "Master Studies" by Joe Morello is a MUST...In a couple of years, you'll notice serious improvement that will help you to become a better musician. Technique is a something you acquire, something that will assure that you'll be able to play what your hear in your mind and in your heart. So, up to a certain point, it's an invaluable tool.

Great drummer
Joe Morello is a great drummer but IMHO this book is a bit hard to follow compared to any Ted Reed book or Jim Chapin book. I like the book , it's just that the other authors are easy to learn from and follow on a daily basis....just my opinion. Joe is a great drummer and teacher! Also check out Ted Reed's book for the bass drum and drum solos. Chapin's 'Advanced Techniques For The Modern Drummer ' is a classic that I use with my students also. Better layouts than 'Master Studies'.

The Exellent Book For Chops!
I think this book is absolutely a must have to drummers who working with there chops.This is not i beginner book but for the drummers who want to develop there proper technique i higly recommend this book.Its inclueding all kind of snare exercises and its a much more funny book than for example Stick Control or Syncopation.If you working on your foot chops you can use this book to.Work a couple of months with this book and its
realy show results.