4-Way Coordination

Proficiency as a drummer has always come from expert hand dexterity. However, the rise of modern drumming techniques has made it increasingly necessary to gain complete independence of both the hands and feet. 

With challenging rhythmic exercises presented in easy-to-read notation, 4-Way Coordination guides the drummer from simple patterns to advanced polyrhythms. With careful study of this method book, the student will gain invaluable listening skills and techniques that provide insight into all drumming styles.

Contents:

• Introduction  
• Melodic Coordination (Definition)  
• Melodic Coordination (Exercises in 8th Notes)  
• Eighth Note Solos in Melodic Coordination  
• Melodic Coordination (Exercises in Triplets)  
• Triplet Solos in Melodic Coordination  
• Combining 8th Notes and Triplets in Solos  
• Harmonic Coordination (Definition)  
• Two-Part Harmonic Coordination (Exercises in 8th Notes)  
• Eighth-Note Solos in Two-Part Harmonic Coordination  
• Two-Part Harmonic Coordination (Exercises in Triplets)  
• Triplet Solos in Two-Part Harmonic Coordination  
• Combining 8th Notes and Triplets in Solos  
• Four-Way Coordination  
• Four-Way Coordination on the Drum Set (using the right hand on the ride cymbal)  
• Studies to Develop the Left Foot  
• Adding the Left Hand  
• Complete Independence in 2/3, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4 Time  
• Studies for Playing Three-beat Ideas in 4/4 Time  
• Solos Written in Complete Independence  
• Advanced Polyrhythmics