NOW ON SALE
Good news , have finished my first drum book with all examples and playalongs available as free M.P3 downloads.
This book i feel will be a must for every drummer who feels they are not expanding there ideas enough or just a great teaching tool to play any phrase more than 100 ways,plus 5 playalong solos with and without drums.
To purchase just click on one of the links below.
barnesandnoble.com/w/50-ways-to-play-your-rhythmic-phrase-john-lezana/1119475262
amazon.co.uk/Ways-Play-Your-Rhythmic-Phrase/dp/0992906407/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400930852&sr=8-1&keywords=john+lezana
50 WAYS TO PLAY YOUR RHYTHMIC PHRASE
“50 ways to play your rhythmic phrase” has been in my head for many years and has helped me to develop not only my phrasing ideas but also my grooves and
technique. In fact, it has helped me with all aspects of my drumming including
sight reading and transcribing.
I use a lot of these ideas in my playing and also my teaching. I now believe this
is the right time to categorise some of the more useful ideas used in everyday
drumming and place them in a book format for others to read, learn from and
develop their own ideas.
The concept of taking one rhythmic phrase and using it in many different ways is not new. The written word provides the reader and student drummer with a workable and useful model with which to learn from and make their own.
Ideally, the student should seek to get the rhythmic phrases into muscle memory. Muscle memory will ensure that any learnt rhythmic phrases are easily recalled at will, when needed. This is largely achieved by practice, practice, practice thus
perfecting them over time.
Remember, all good things come to those who wait, meaning some of the examples in this book will take longer than others to learn and perfect. Use a click at 60 b.p.m to start with and try to explore different orchestrations within each example. This will help you develop it into something that you know and feel is right for you.
Playing and learning the drums is a lifelong process. New techniques coupled with
consistent/regular practice will lead to much improvement and a greater
satisfaction. You will achieve your goals.
“50 ways to play your rhythmic phrase” has been in my head for many years and has helped me to develop not only my phrasing ideas but also my grooves and
technique. In fact, it has helped me with all aspects of my drumming including
sight reading and transcribing.
I use a lot of these ideas in my playing and also my teaching. I now believe this
is the right time to categorise some of the more useful ideas used in everyday
drumming and place them in a book format for others to read, learn from and
develop their own ideas.
The concept of taking one rhythmic phrase and using it in many different ways is not new. The written word provides the reader and student drummer with a workable and useful model with which to learn from and make their own.
Ideally, the student should seek to get the rhythmic phrases into muscle memory. Muscle memory will ensure that any learnt rhythmic phrases are easily recalled at will, when needed. This is largely achieved by practice, practice, practice thus
perfecting them over time.
Remember, all good things come to those who wait, meaning some of the examples in this book will take longer than others to learn and perfect. Use a click at 60 b.p.m to start with and try to explore different orchestrations within each example. This will help you develop it into something that you know and feel is right for you.
Playing and learning the drums is a lifelong process. New techniques coupled with
consistent/regular practice will lead to much improvement and a greater
satisfaction. You will achieve your goals.