Extreme Interdependence: Drumming Beyond Independence (With Audio CD) [Paperback]

Rick Gratton (Author), Marco Minnemann (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2001

Cutting-edge techniques to master 4-limb independence from German drum sensation Marco Minnemann. His method will dramatically increase independence and coordination skills and help develop facility on the drumset in all styles. Included are patterns, melodies for two limbs, extreme hi-hat and flam techniques, extreme soloing and independence grooves, and more. A bonus section includes play-along material from Marco's solo CDs and actual workshop sheets from his amazing clinics. Interdependence: the ability to switch any pattern to any limb at any time -- complete freedom!

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Pub Co (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757980546
• ISBN-13: 978-0757980541
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book...with a caveat., January 5, 2004

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D. Jaeger "[e-mail]" (Somewhere left of center.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Extreme Interdependence: Drumming Beyond Independence (With Audio CD) (Paperback)

This is book is very good as long as the exercises within are understood to be a means to an end and not the end itself. You won't be learning licks or musicality with this book, but rather developing the coordination to create your own. It is a TECHNIQUE book and not an "practice-this-lick" book. The underlying concept is to develop your ability to execute any combination with any limb at any time and understand how differing rhythms work with and against each other. Some of the exercises sound terrible and would not be practical in any musical setting, but, again I want to empahsize it's about developing smooth facility and NOT about musicality. As long as one bears that in mind this book will be very useful. Also, this is not material to be ripped through. It demands concentration, memorization and consistency in one's practicing habits to be effective and should be used at the same time in conjunction with books, concepts, etc., that do focus on musicality, otherwise you could end up sounding cold, grooveless and emotionless like somebody riding a bike down a flight of stairs. I spent two months just getting the warm-up exercises down! After working consistently with this book the results ARE awesome - it gets easier and easier to play accurately exactly what comes into your head and develop new, interesting material for your musical vocabulary. Be patient, tho, the exercises can be very challenging and frustrating. I've played off and on professionally for almost 30 years and I'm guessing this book might become the "Chapin book" for the new millenium.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!, January 10, 2003

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"usadrummer" (Lyons, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Extreme Interdependence: Drumming Beyond Independence (With Audio CD) (Paperback)

This book is inspiring! It has all the tools necessary to correct any coordination hang-ups one may have. Definately NOT for beginners, but an invaluable tool for those who want to reach higher levels. This book is a welcome addition to any drummer's library.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Drum Book, July 31, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Extreme Interdependence: Drumming Beyond Independence (With Audio CD) (Paperback)

This has got to be THE BEST drum book out there! I started checking out the Extreme Warm ups at the beginning of the book and my interdependence skills behind the drum set has dramatically improved. Do yourself a favor and get EXTREME!!!