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The Uptempo Jazz Drumming Book

Jazz Drumming Book

Written for the purpose of developing uptempo jazz drumming chops, the JX Method delivers much more than you might expect.

While featuring various tips and routines to increase one’s tempo, the focus alternates between speed building routines and more fundamental ride cymbal development. Using this book will certainly polish your fast tempos, but it will also shed light on important principles every jazz drummer should know.

Included is one book and corresponding CD with audio examples and play along tracks with a jazz quartet. There are three versions of each song: one with drums, one without drums, and one with a click without drums.

Included in the book:

  • AUDIO CD with examples and play along tracks with a jazz quartet
  • 24 carefully selected recommended listenings
  • Comping rhythms and independence exercises
  • Stick technique
  • Subdivision and internalization of the beat
  • Endurance and sprint/double-time exercises
  • Over 50 alternate ride patterns along with a unique notation (see Ride Patterns)
  • Basic stretches and relaxation
  • Metronome tips and tricks
  • and much more

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