Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains a systematic course for the beginner, and is a great value to the teacher and professional who wishes to increase his knowledge of rudiments. In additon to the elementary principles of music, there are eighty-three lessons of exercises and rudiment, twenty-one reading exercises, ten exercises employing rudiments and advanced rhythmic studies.
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Arguably the greatest jazz drummer of all time, the legendary Buddy Rich exhibited his love for music through the dedication of his life to the art.
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When I first learned that this classic five-star book (a collaboration between Buddy and Henry Adler) was going to be revised and that the revised edition would also include a DVD explaining once and for all the correct way that the authors intended the book to be practiced, I was to say the least OVERJOYED. Having studied the Adler system myself, I had long discovered and was frustrated by the sad fact that many of the drum teachers who used the original book had used it wrong. So I eagerly awaited this book and DVD.
However, I must say that ever since this DVD first appeared with the revised edition of this great book, I have been a little confused. In the DVD Mr. Mackenzie clearly states that he was a student of Henry Adler. Mr. Mackenzie also leads one to believe that he is now 'letting the secret out' as to exactly how Henry Adler intended people to practice this book. So because of those statements, one would assume that in the DVD Mr. Mackenzie is demonstrating the Henry Adler system of drumming. I know that I assumed this. Not so!!! However, I am writing this because I feel that someone should point out that in this DVD when Mr. Mackenzie demonstrates how to practice this book, there are many things that Mr. Mackenzie does in his demonstrations which DO NOT at all represent the Henry Adler system. I could spend a lot of time here pointing out each and every one, but instead I will just point out one: 'Grace Notes' as used for flams, drags, etc. Henry teaches a very different way of making a grace note than Mr. Mackenzie demonstrates. In fact, in this DVD Mr. Mackenzie actually makes his grace notes exactly how Henry himself said NOT TO MAKE GRACE NOTES!!! I hope that the reader can now appreciate my confusion (and disappointment) upon watching this DVD. Please do not take my word for any of this. Instead, find a copy of Henry Adler's own VHS tape where Mr. Adler himself explains and demonstrates his hand development system. In Mr. Adler's own video one can see that there are many things which Mr. Adler demonstrates which are the exact opposite of the way in which Mr. Mackenzie demonstrates the very same things. This is not to say that Mr. Mackenzie's way of doing things is wrong (there are NO wrongs), but I felt that someone needed to point out that Mr. Mackenzie's way is certainly NOT Henry Adler's way, as I believe that we were led to believe. If one truly wants to understand the Adler system, one needs to get a copy of Mr. Adler's own video and see Henry himself explaining and demonstrating his system.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments,
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This review is from: Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments (Paperback)
Well, great book, but was the CD copied or something? Only one out of two work, and they feel untra thin... hmm... thanks anyway, i am able to youtube some things though so no biggy .. but the system and what i am learning from the book are well recommended, I am learning so fast and still on the 1st page with the rudiments! bounce, & non-bounce technique with traditional or matched grip, I am learning the traditional grip so I have more range to move. Awesome book..
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41 years later,
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This review is from: Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments (Paperback)
I first used this book around 1968 as a young drum student. It had a red cover with a black/white shot of Buddy in the upper left hand corner. I think the publisher was Embassy Music, but not entirely sure. There were no dvd's, only printed pages and perhaps some black and white photos. I don't recall the concepts of "match grip" in the text and my drum teacher at that time showed me the standard left/right hand grips. I do recall each section covering each rudiment and passages in the back of the book with various rhythms/rudiment combinations. Now, I'm revisting the latest version of this book 41 years later. The sections on thumb/forefinger pinch positions for "match grip" are good. I think the book helps develop technique, using the wrists, keeping the arms relaxed, and slow practice. Studying with a good teacher and/or an Adler alumnus is better. The book certainly gets you started on Rich and Adler's ideas, i.e, use of the full stroke, half, etc. But, I think you need the teacher to reveal subtile nuances such as wrist and finger control of the sticks in both hands, especially when using bounce. In video clips of Buddy, he does not always maintain the traditional left hand fulcrum/index/middle finger positions. His left hand fingers are fluid, changing according to what he's playing. He also used Moeller-type arm movements for added power. The author may want to consider adding commentary during Buddy's performance segments on the dvd. Regardless, this book tries to offer a glimpse of his brilliance. Bernard (Buddy) Rich of blessed memory, left a great legacy. Shalom
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