The Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Advanced Concepts for Musical Development [Sheet music]

John Riley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2005

Noted drummer and educator John Riley has created an in-depth work for serious students of the instrument. Conceptual topics (time playing, comping, soloing), artist style and analysis (Elvin Jones, Tony Williams and others) and technique (warm-ups, Moeller, etc.) all come together in a fresh, educational and inspiring way. Destined to become an important addition to curriculum. The CD features Riley performing several of the examples.

Product Details

• Sheet music: 66 pages
• Publisher: Modern Drummer Publications (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 063409114X
• ISBN-13: 978-0634091148
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, November 4, 2006

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Lecordier Patrick "lochday" (Canteleu, FRANCE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Advanced Concepts for Musical Development (Sheet music)

The Jazz Drummer's Workshop is indoubtedly a great addition to John Riley's former books. Although it is not intended for beginners, those with a limited knowledge about jazz drumming can take a great advantage of the book. It is written in a very pedagogical way. The playing of Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Billy Higgins and Philly Joe Jones is clearly analysed and explained. The author deals with concepts like Time, groove, soloing, second line, etc. Many examples are demonstrated and explained. The final chapter about technique is also particularly interesting and useful. Following John Riley's advice can really trigger the aspirant jazz drummer's musical development.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compilation, December 14, 2005

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Giuseppe Bianco (Matera, MT Italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Advanced Concepts for Musical Development (Sheet music)

John Riley is an excellent writer and instructor, and his last work makes no exception. In depth analysis of masters' drumming (Roach, Higgins, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Williams), odd times comping and soloing, basic snare drum training routines, and much more. This book really is the ideal companion to Riley's first two books, and I warmly recommend it to every serious jazz drummer.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Continuing Education for the Jazz Drummer, March 25, 2007

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fatmorgan (Fresno, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Advanced Concepts for Musical Development (Sheet music)

Anyone who's worked through an introductory text on jazz drumming, and gained some level of proficiency, will reap much from this book. It would challenge the intermediate as well as the advanced drummer (I believe, I'm not so advanced). The book takes previously understood concepts, and then views them in the playing of some of the Greats with explanations of exactly what was occurring behind the drum kit. Additionally, Riley offers more chop-building options for the drummer that is looking for additions to rudiments and other warm-up exercises. This book is EXACTLY what the title states: a "Workshop" for the jazz drummer, and it's an essential addition to any jazz drumming library.